Bristol City FC vs Portsmouth FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol City FC vs Portsmouth FC — FA Cup at Ashton Gate Stadium.
- Bristol City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Jarred Gillett
- Referee Nicholas Barnard
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Referee Ollie Williams
- Referee Anthony Coggins
5 games this season
🟨 6.0/game
⚽ 11.6 goals/game
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Luton Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Dec | Preston North End FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Dec | Millwall FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Dec | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan | Bristol City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Dec | Hull City AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Dec | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Blackpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Portsmouth FC get us underway at Ashton Gate Stadium.
- 5' Bristol City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 5.
- 10' Callum Johnson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 232 appearances.
- 15' Andy Cannon is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bristol City FC tonight.
- 19' What a strike from Famara Diedhiou! The score is 1-0.
- 24' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 29' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol City FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 32' The referee calls foul for Rasmus Nicolaisen. He receives a Yellow card.
- 37' Bristol City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 42' John Marquis is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bristol City FC so far.
- 46' Goal! Callum Johnson scores his 4 goal in 232 matches.
- 46' Portsmouth FC make a change. Rasmus Nicolaisen trudges off to be replaced by Jack Whatmough on 46 minutes.
- 51' England international Tom Naylor has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Chris Martin is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 61' A quiet spell here at Ashton Gate Stadium. Portsmouth FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 65' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. John Marquis is replaced by Ellis Harrison on 65 minute.
- 66' Bristol City FC make a change. Hakeeb Adelakun trudges off to be replaced by Nahki Wells on 66 minutes.
- 71' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Lee Brown on 71 minutes.
- 76' The 33-year-old Daniel Bentley has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 77' It is a substitution in Bristol City FC team. Adam Nagy is replaced by Han-Noah Massengo on 77 minute.
- 81' Zak Vyner has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tyreeq Bakinson on 81 minute.
- 82' It’s a booking for Portsmouth FC player. Tom Naylor gets a Yellow card.
- 83' Chris Martin is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 86' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Michael Jacobs by Jordy Hiwula on 86 minute.
- Another three points for Bristol City FC.
Lineups
Bristol City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 9
-
31
Hakeeb Adelakun ↓ Nahki Wells 66'
-
30
Tyreeq Bakinson ↓ Zak Vyner 81'
- 18
- 19
- 7
-
5
Alfie Mawson ↓ Taylor Moore 66'
- 1
- 25
-
4
Adam Nagy ↓ Han-Noah Massengo 77'
Bench
- 12
-
21
Nahki Wells ↑ 66'
-
23
Taylor Moore ↑ 66'
-
26
Zak Vyner ↑ 81'
- 27
-
42
Han-Noah Massengo ↑ 77'
- 28
- 34
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 3
- 1
- 19
-
9
John Marquis ↓ Ellis Harrison 65'
- 20
- 7
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Jordy Hiwula 86'
- 14
- 2
- 15
Bench
-
6
Jack Whatmough ↑ 46'
- 8
-
10
Ellis Harrison ↑ 65'
- 5
- 13
- 17
-
26
Jordy Hiwula ↑ 86'
- 37
- 41
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Anis Mehmeti | 2 |
| Chris Martin | 1 |
| Callum Johnson | 1 |
| Josh Murphy | 1 |
| Callum Lang | 1 |
| Colby Bishop | 1 |
| Rob Dickie | 1 |
| Jason Knight | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol City FC Form
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.42
Bristol City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol City FC or Portsmouth FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Bristol City FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
56%
Bristol City FC or Portsmouth FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
5%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.1%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Bristol City FC
| Handicap | Bristol City FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.