Burton Albion FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.
- Burton Albion FC 46 games · 54 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Referee Alan Young
- Referee Matthew Parry
- Referee Richard Woodward
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Apr | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Barnsley FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 23 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 5–2 | W |
| 16 Mar | Blackpool FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Rochdale AFC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Walsall FC | A | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
73%
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. Burton Albion FC is hosting Portsmouth FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Craig MacGillivray, as he is very good at scoring at Pirelli Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' A quiet spell here at Pirelli Stadium. Burton Albion FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 31' Ben Close doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 36' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 36 minutes.
- 41' Portsmouth FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 44' Portsmouth FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 44.
- 47' Liam Boyce adds to his 0 season tally! Burton Albion FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 52' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 57' Burton Albion FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's shape.
- 61' Omar Bogle gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Oliver Hawkins and will look to change the dynamic.
- 62' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Brett Pitman is replaced by Bryn Morris on 62 minute.
- 67' Ronan Curtis is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Burton Albion FC tonight.
- 72' Over 72 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 76' Ronan Curtis is replacing Gareth Evans for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 81' Burton Albion FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ben Fox is hanging Stephen Quinn on the field on 81 minute.
- 84' Burton Albion FC make a change. Scott Fraser trudges off to be replaced by Reece Hutchinson on 84 minutes.
- 88' The referee shows Burton Albion FC player a Yellow card on 88.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Omar Bogle on 90 minutes.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Portsmouth FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Stephen Quinn ↓ Ben Fox 81'
- 1
- 5
- 2
- 4
- 10
- 27
-
16
Marcus Harness ↓ William Miller 84'
-
7
Scott Fraser ↓ Reece Hutchinson 84'
- 26
- 22
Bench
-
19
Reece Hutchinson ↑ 84'
-
18
William Miller ↑ 84'
- 14
-
12
Ben Fox ↑ 81'
- 21
- 13
- 15
Coach
Nigel Clough
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 6
- 20
- 5
- 10
- 33
-
26
Gareth Evans ↓ Ronan Curtis 76'
-
8
Brett Pitman C ↓ Bryn Morris 62'
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↓ Omar Bogle 61'
- 3
- 15
Bench
- 35
- 38
- 2
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↑ 76'
- 19
-
22
Omar Bogle ↑ 61'
-
24
Bryn Morris ↑ 62'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcus Harness | 3 |
| Matt Clarke | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Kusini Yengi | 2 |
| Michael Jacobs | 1 |
| Jack Whatmough | 1 |
| Gassan Ahadme | 1 |
| Oliver Hawkins | 1 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2019-04-19
Burton Albion FC
1–2
Portsmouth FC
L
2019-04-13
Scunthorpe United FC
0–3
Burton Albion FC
W
2019-04-09
Sunderland AFC
1–1
Burton Albion FC
D
2019-04-06
Burton Albion FC
3–1
Barnsley FC
W
2019-03-23
Burton Albion FC
5–2
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2019-03-16
Burton Albion FC
3–0
Blackpool FC
W
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.57
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.54
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Burton Albion FC or Portsmouth FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
64%
Burton Albion FC or Portsmouth FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.2%
1 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
6.2%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
5.4%
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
4.1%
3 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 18% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.