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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' The wait is over. Portsmouth FC get us underway at Memorial Stadium.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 6' Controversy at the stadium! Luke McCormick argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 11' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 371 games and scored 525 goals.
- 16' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 21' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 26' What a strike from John Marquis! The score is 0-1.
- 27' Bristol Rovers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 32' It looks surprising Portsmouth FC does not make any changes. Ellis Harrison has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 34' Goal! Jonah Ayunga scores his 20 goal in 13 matches.
- 39' Bristol Rovers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 44' GOAL! Jonah Ayunga fires home to make it 2-1!
- 46' Marcus Harness has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ronan Curtis on 46 minute.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' A quiet spell here at Memorial Stadium. Portsmouth FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 61' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Tommy Widdrington will be considering his options from the bench.
- 65' The whistle greets Andy Cannon as he departs to be replaced by Ellis Harrison.
- 66' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Callum Johnson.
- 69' Controversy at the stadium! Sean Raggett argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 70' Luke Leahy does the damage! The net is bulging and Bristol Rovers FC surge ahead!
- 75' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 80' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Ryan Williams exits the field as Harvey White enters on 80.
- 81' Edward Upson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Luke McCormick at the 81 minute mark.
- 85' Time for substitution for Bristol Rovers FC. Jonah Ayunga is replaced by James Daly.
- 90' Marcus Harness has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- Bristol Rovers FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
| Kusini Yengi | 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.