Bristol Rovers FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol Rovers FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Harty
- Referee Marvyn Amphlett
- Referee Daniel Lamport
- Referee Darren Handley
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | AFC Wimbledon | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Oct | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Oct | Gillingham FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
78%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Bristol Rovers FC is hosting Portsmouth FC for another epic battle.
- 1' It’s a booking for Portsmouth FC player. Sean Raggett gets a Yellow card.
- 6' Bristol Rovers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 9' Goal! Gareth Evans scores his 18 goal in 371 matches.
- 14' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tony Craig, as he is very good at scoring at Memorial Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 19' Ryan Williams has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 24' Alex Rodman is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bristol Rovers FC so far.
- 29' A meaty challenge results in booking for Edward Upson on 29.
- 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tyler Smith made 10 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 39' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ross McCrorie on 39 minutes.
- 44' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 49' Portsmouth FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 54' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact .
- 59' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Portsmouth FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 64' 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.
- 69' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ronan Curtis.
- 70' Against the run of play, Ronan Curtis has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 71' Bristol Rovers FC ring the changes. Ollie Clarke has done his job and it is now time for Liam Sercombe to step up.
- 76' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 78' What a moment for Alex Rodman! That strike on 78 puts his side firmly in control.
- 80' Portsmouth FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 80.
- 80' The Bristol Rovers FC bench stirs into life. Tony Craig is withdrawn and Mark Little gets his opportunity.
- 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Abumere Ogogo.
- 88' It looks surprising Bristol Rovers FC does not make any changes. Tom Davies has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 89' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Edward Upson by Kyle Bennett on 89 minute.
- 90' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. John Marquis is withdrawn and Ellis Harrison gets his opportunity.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 17
- 29
- 11
-
5
Tony Craig C ↓ Mark Little 80'
-
8
Ollie Clarke ↓ Liam Sercombe 71'
- 15
- 33
-
6
Edward Upson ↓ Kyle Bennett 89'
- 4
- 16
Bench
-
2
Mark Little ↑ 80'
- 18
-
7
Liam Sercombe ↑ 71'
-
23
Kyle Bennett ↑ 89'
- 10
- 24
- 1
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 33
- 26
- 3
- 1
- 11
-
10
John Marquis ↓ Ellis Harrison 90'
- 20
- 7
- 15
Bench
- 35
- 38
- 19
-
22
Ellis Harrison ↑ 90'
- 5
- 14
- 13
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 3 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Luke Thomas | 2 |
| Jonah Ayunga | 2 |
| Gareth Evans | 2 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 2 |
| Chris Lines | 1 |
| Aaron Collins | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2019-10-26
Bristol Rovers FC
2–2
Portsmouth FC
D
2019-10-22
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
L
2019-10-19
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2019-10-12
Bristol Rovers FC
1–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2019-09-28
Bristol Rovers FC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
W
2019-09-21
AFC Wimbledon
1–3
Bristol Rovers FC
W
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.31
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Portsmouth FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
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 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
62%
Bristol Rovers FC or Portsmouth FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.6%
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.