Bristol Rovers FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2020-21 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 Dumitru-Ravel Cheosiaua
- Referee Darren Wilding
- Referee Kevin Howick
- Referee Chris Sarginson
- Referee James Vallance (England)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | Portsmouth FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–6 | L |
| 30 Jan | Rochdale AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Jan | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Feb | Swindon Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Jan | Hull City AFC | H | 0–4 | L |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Memorial Stadium!
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Callum Johnson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 6' The referee shows Bristol Rovers FC player a Yellow card on 6.
- 11' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 16' A quiet spell here at Memorial Stadium. Portsmouth FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 21' Craig MacGillivray is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bristol Rovers FC tonight.
- 26' The England John Marquis breaks the deadlock on 26 minutes. 0-1!
- 27' That is a Yellow card for Bristol Rovers FC. George Williams will be fuming at that decision.
- 32' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 34' Jonah Ayunga makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Bristol Rovers FC are in front.
- 39' Alfie Kilgour has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 291 appearances.
- 44' Jonah Ayunga doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 46' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Ronan Curtis is replaced by Marcus Harness on 46 minute.
- 51' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Brandon Hanlan, as he is very good at scoring at Memorial Stadium with 5 goals in the last 4 games.
- 61' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 65' Ellis Harrison is replacing Andy Cannon for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 66' Controversy at the stadium! Callum Johnson argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 69' The referee has no hesitation. Sean Raggett is booked for Portsmouth FC — Yellow card on 69.
- 70' The deadlock is broken! Luke Leahy gets on the scoresheet on 70 minutes.
- 75' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 80' Harvey White has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Williams on 80 minute.
- 81' Bristol Rovers FC make a change. Luke McCormick trudges off to be replaced by Edward Upson on 81 minutes.
- 85' James Daly gets the nod from Bristol Rovers FC. He replaces Jonah Ayunga and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Bristol Rovers FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 43
- 13
- 25
- 26
- 9
- 3
- 15
-
21
Jonah Ayunga ↓ James Daly 85'
- 11
- 4
-
14
Luke McCormick ↓ Edward Upson 81'
Bench
- 8
- 22
- 41
- 33
-
6
Edward Upson ↑ 81'
- 1
-
17
James Daly ↑ 85'
Coach
Tommy Widdrington
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 1
- 11
-
21
Charlie Daniels ↓ Lee Brown 46'
- 16
- 9
- 20
-
7
Ryan Williams ↓ Harvey White 80'
-
14
Andy Cannon ↓ Ellis Harrison 65'
- 13
- 2
Bench
-
3
Lee Brown ↑ 46'
-
19
Marcus Harness ↑ 46'
-
10
Ellis Harrison ↑ 65'
- 22
- 26
-
15
Rasmus Nicolaisen ↑ 46'
-
23
Harvey White ↑ 80'
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 |
| Owen Dale | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2021-02-16
Bristol Rovers FC
3–1
Portsmouth FC
W
2021-02-09
Bristol Rovers FC
0–2
Oxford United FC
L
2021-02-06
Fleetwood Town FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2021-02-02
Accrington Stanley FC
6–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2021-01-30
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Rochdale AFC
L
2021-01-26
Peterborough United FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.59
Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol Rovers FC or Portsmouth FC 74% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.96
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
56%
Bristol Rovers FC or Portsmouth FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 0
7.4%
0 – 0
7%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC
| Handicap | Bristol Rovers FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 20% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.