Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Bristol Rovers FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2022-23
Bristol Rovers FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Portsmouth FC
Sat 18 Mar 2023 · 15:00 UTC Memorial Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Glenn Whelan 20' Y
Grant Ward 36' Y
Y 77' Ryan Tunnicliffe
Jarell Quansah 89' R
Y 90' Joe Morrell

Overview

Match Preview

Bristol Rovers FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Memorial Stadium.

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

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3
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Bristol Rovers FC 9 games · Avg 2.8 goals Portsmouth FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-03-18 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Portsmouth FC 2022-08-20 Portsmouth FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2021-04-24 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2021-02-16 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Portsmouth FC 2019-10-26 Bristol Rovers FC 2–2 Portsmouth FC

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Mar Portsmouth FC H 0–2 L
14 Mar Wycombe Wanderers FC H 0–2 L
11 Mar Forest Green Rovers FC A 3–1 W
04 Mar Barnsley FC H 0–0 D
25 Feb Oxford United FC A 3–0 W
18 Feb Burton Albion FC H 1–2 L
Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Mar Bristol Rovers FC A 2–0 W
14 Mar Accrington Stanley FC A 3–1 W
11 Mar Sheffield Wednesday FC H 0–1 L
07 Mar Barnsley FC A 1–3 L
04 Mar Cambridge United FC A 1–0 W
28 Feb Bolton Wanderers FC H 3–1 W

Key Stats

78% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Bristol Rovers FC and Portsmouth FC has kicked off!
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
  • 18' Colby Bishop is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 20' Controversy at the stadium! Glenn Whelan argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 25' Portsmouth 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.
  • 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bristol Rovers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 35' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 36' Grant Ward has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 36.
  • 41' England international Sean Raggett has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 46' Scott Sinclair is ready to make an impact after coming on for John Marquis at the 46 minute mark.
  • 51' Josh Coburn, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 58' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Recco Hackett-Fairchild has done his job and it is now time for Owen Dale to step up.
  • 63' Bristol Rovers FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's shape.
  • 66' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Louis Thompson departs to be replaced by Michael Jacobs.
  • 69' What a moment for Colby Bishop! That strike on 69 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 72' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 72 minute. Grant Ward leaves to be changed by Sam Finley.
  • 77' The referee calls foul for Ryan Tunnicliffe. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 82' It is a cagey affair so far. Bristol Rovers FC in their trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact .
  • 87' Clark Robertson gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Paddy Lane and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 89' Jarell Quansah is having his name booked by the referee on 89.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Joe Morrell argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Portsmouth FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Joey Barton

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Mousinho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ronan Curtis 3
Jonah Ayunga 2
Gareth Evans 2
Connor Ogilvie 2
Colby Bishop 2
Luke Thomas 2
Luke Leahy 1
Ronan Curtis 1

Head to Head

2023-03-18 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Portsmouth FC 2022-08-20 Portsmouth FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2021-04-24 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2021-02-16 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Portsmouth FC 2019-10-26 Bristol Rovers FC 2–2 Portsmouth FC

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2023-03-18 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Portsmouth FC L 2023-03-14 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2023-03-11 Forest Green Rovers FC 1–3 Bristol Rovers FC W 2023-03-04 Bristol Rovers FC 0–0 Barnsley FC D 2023-02-25 Oxford United FC 0–3 Bristol Rovers FC W 2023-02-18 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Burton Albion FC L

Portsmouth FC Form

2023-03-18 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Portsmouth FC W 2023-03-14 Accrington Stanley FC 1–3 Portsmouth FC W 2023-03-11 Portsmouth FC 0–1 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2023-03-07 Barnsley FC 3–1 Portsmouth FC L 2023-03-04 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC W 2023-02-28 Portsmouth FC 3–1 Bolton Wanderers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.06 Bristol Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44 Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for: Portsmouth FC or Draw 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bristol Rovers FC28% Draw29% Portsmouth FC43%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Bristol Rovers FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
72%
Bristol Rovers FC or Portsmouth FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Bristol Rovers FC20% Draw49% Portsmouth FC31%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
0 – 1
10.8%
0 – 0
10.3%
1 – 2
8.7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
7.6%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
4.7%
2 – 0
4.5%
1 – 3
4.2%
0 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Bristol Rovers FC

Handicap Bristol Rovers FC covers Push Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 16% 74%
-0.5 26% — 74%
+0.5 56% — 44%
+1 56% 22% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 14% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.