Sunday , 16 August 2026

Blackpool FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Blackpool FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Portsmouth FC
Sat 31 Aug 2019 · 14:00 UTC HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'
Y 22' Ross McCrorie
Ryan Edwards 34' Y
Jay Spearing 73' Y
Y 76' Brandon Haunstrop

Overview

Match Preview

Blackpool FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Wade Smith
  • Referee Chris Sarginson
  • Referee Richard Woodward
  • Referee Chris Isherwood

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Lincoln City FC 46 103
2 Cardiff City FC 46 91
3 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75
4 Exeter City FC 46 49
5 Port Vale FC 46 42
6 Rotherham United FC 46 41
7 Northampton Town FC 46 35
8 Huddersfield Town AFC 1 3
9 Stockport County FC 1 3
10 Bradford City AFC 1 3
11 Luton Town FC 1 3
12 Cambridge United FC 1 3
13 Mansfield Town FC 1 3
14 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1 3
15 Bromley FC 1 3
16 Oxford United FC 1 1
17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1 1
18 Stevenage FC 1 1
19 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1 1
20 Blackpool FC 1 1
21 Burton Albion FC 1 1
22 Leicester City FC 1 1
23 Notts County FC 1 1
24 Reading FC 1 0
25 Wigan Athletic FC 1 0
26 Doncaster Rovers FC 1 0
27 Leyton Orient FC 1 0
28 Barnsley FC 1 0
29 Plymouth Argyle FC 1 0
30 Peterborough United FC 1 0
31 AFC Wimbledon 1 0

Head-to-Head

4
2
1
Blackpool FC 7 games · Avg 1.7 goals Portsmouth FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-08-31 Blackpool FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC 2019-01-12 Portsmouth FC 0–1 Blackpool FC 2018-08-11 Blackpool FC 1–2 Portsmouth FC

Recent Form

Blackpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Portsmouth FC H 1–1 D
24 Aug Rochdale AFC A 0–0 D
20 Aug Gillingham FC A 2–2 D
17 Aug Oxford United FC H 2–1 W
10 Aug Southend United FC A 3–1 W
03 Aug Bristol Rovers FC H 2–0 W
Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Blackpool FC A 1–1 D
20 Aug Coventry City FC H 3–3 D
17 Aug Sunderland AFC A 1–2 L
10 Aug Tranmere Rovers FC H 2–0 W
03 Aug Shrewsbury Town FC A 0–1 L
16 May Sunderland AFC H 0–0 D

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackpool FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 17' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Marcus Harness makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 22' It’s a booking for Portsmouth FC player. Ross McCrorie gets a Yellow card.
  • 27' Blackpool FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
  • 32' Blackpool FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 34' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ryan Edwards.
  • 39' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 40' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Marcus Harness departs to be replaced by Gareth Evans.
  • 45' Blackpool FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's shape.
  • 50' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 55' Andy Cannon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 58' Goal! Armand Gnanduillet scores his 30 goal in 384 matches.
  • 63' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Blackpool FC that had 384 games and scored 466 goals.
  • 65' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Gareth Evans by Ellis Harrison on 65 minute.
  • 70' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Blackpool FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 73' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jay Spearing on 73.
  • 76' Brandon Haunstrop picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 76' Anton Walkes is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ross McCrorie at the 76 minute mark.
  • 81' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Jay Spearing has done his job and it is now time for Callum Guy to step up.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Matthew Virtue-Thick. He replaces Sullay Kaikai on 85 minute.
  • 90' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Blackpool FC 1-1 Portsmouth FC.

Lineups

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Simon Grayson

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenny Jackett

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ronan Curtis 2
Ronan Curtis 2
Chris Long 1
Marcus Harness 1
Armand Gnanduillet 1
Keshi Anderson 1
Jerry Yates 1
Albie Morgan 1

Head to Head

2019-08-31 Blackpool FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC 2019-01-12 Portsmouth FC 0–1 Blackpool FC 2018-08-11 Blackpool FC 1–2 Portsmouth FC

Blackpool FC Form

2019-08-31 Blackpool FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC D 2019-08-24 Rochdale AFC 0–0 Blackpool FC D 2019-08-20 Gillingham FC 2–2 Blackpool FC D 2019-08-17 Blackpool FC 2–1 Oxford United FC W 2019-08-10 Southend United FC 1–3 Blackpool FC W 2019-08-03 Blackpool FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC W

Portsmouth FC Form

2019-08-31 Blackpool FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC D 2019-08-20 Portsmouth FC 3–3 Coventry City FC D 2019-08-17 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Portsmouth FC L 2019-08-10 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Tranmere Rovers FC W 2019-08-03 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–0 Portsmouth FC L 2019-05-16 Portsmouth FC 0–0 Sunderland AFC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.3 Blackpool FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97 Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Blackpool FC45% Draw29% Portsmouth FC26%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 40%
60%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Blackpool FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
55%
Blackpool FC or Portsmouth FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Blackpool FC29% Draw51% Portsmouth FC20%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.5%
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 1
8.8%
2 – 0
8.4%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
4.7%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.6%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
2%

Asian Handicap — Blackpool FC

Handicap Blackpool FC covers Push Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 13% 80%
-1.5 20% — 80%
-1 20% 23% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 10%
+1.5 90% — 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.