Wednesday , 30 September 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 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

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
14% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/1
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Blackpool FC
Josh Bowler 2 G 1 A
Tom Bloxham 2 G 1 A
Jerry Yates 2 G
Finley Munroe 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Blackpool FC launch into their encounter with Portsmouth FC.
  • 5' Blackpool FC is showing some good football. However, Blackpool FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ross McCrorie, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joe Nuttall is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackpool FC.
  • 17' Portsmouth FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Marcus Harness on 17.
  • 22' Ross McCrorie catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 22.
  • 27' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Craig MacGillivray made 375 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 32' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Blackpool FC that had 388 games and scored 474 goals.
  • 34' The referee shows Blackpool FC player a Yellow card on 34.
  • 39' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 40' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Marcus Harness is withdrawn and Gareth Evans gets his opportunity.
  • 45' Christian Burgess, a England defender, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 50' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 55' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 58' What composure from Armand Gnanduillet! The Ivory Coast international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 63' Paul Downing needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 65' A tactical swap from Portsmouth FC — Ellis Harrison on, Gareth Evans off on 65 minutes.
  • 70' Blackpool FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 73' Jay Spearing was booked on 73.
  • 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Brandon Haunstrop on 76.
  • 76' Anton Walkes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ross McCrorie on 76 minute.
  • 81' Jay Spearing makes way for Callum Guy at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
  • 85' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Sullay Kaikai has done his job and it is now time for Matthew Virtue-Thick to step up.
  • 90' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

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
Jerry Yates 1
Albie Morgan 1
Owen Dale 1
Matt Clarke 1
Jake Beesley 1
Christopher Hamilton 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.