Burton Albion FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Burton Albion FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Pirelli Stadium.
- Burton Albion FC 8 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Grant Taylor
- Referee Alan Clayton
- Referee Tom Nield
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 26 Sep | Swindon Town FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 19 Sep | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Mar | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 26 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Sep | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Jul | Oxford United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Jul | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Burton Albion FC this season
Burton Albion FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
5/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
| Jack Armer | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finn Delap | 2 G | |
| Matthew Dennis | 1 G | |
| Kgaogelo Chauke | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Portsmouth FC get us underway at Pirelli Stadium.
- 2' Goal! Marcus Harness scores his 51 goal in 377 matches.
- 7' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Burton Albion FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 12' 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.
- 14' Against the run of play, Lucas Akins has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 19' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Against the run of play, Tom Naylor has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 25' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ellis Harrison on 25 minutes.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Burton Albion FC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' Kane Hemmings has been relatively quiet despite scoring 24 goals in his last 15 appearances.
- 45' England international Bryn Morris has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 47' Marcus Harness makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and Portsmouth FC are in front.
- 52' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 57' It is a cagey affair so far. Burton Albion FC in their trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact .
- 60' Jack Whatmough adds to his 0 season tally! Portsmouth FC lead 1-4 — and this changes everything.
- 62' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Ryan Williams is replaced by Ronan Curtis.
- 66' It is a substitution in Burton Albion FC team. Stephen Quinn is replaced by Jack Roles on 66 minute.
- 71' Burton Albion FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 74' What a moment for Marcus Harness! That strike on 74 puts his side firmly in control.
- 77' Kane Hemmings catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 77.
- 80' Burton Albion FC ring the changes. Joe Powell has done his job and it is now time for Steven Lawless to step up.
- 85' The 27-year-old Joe Powell has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 86' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Ellis Harrison is withdrawn and John Marquis gets his opportunity.
- 90' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Marcus Harness has done his job and it is now time for Andy Cannon to step up.
- With this win, Portsmouth FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
8
Joe Powell ↓ Steven Lawless 80'
-
7
Stephen Quinn ↓ Jack Roles 66'
- 2
- 10
- 12
- 3
- 21
- 18
- 24
- 4
Bench
-
11
Steven Lawless ↑ 80'
- 6
- 1
-
17
Jack Roles ↑ 66'
-
16
Indiana Vassilev ↑ 66'
- 22
- 25
Coach
Jake Buxton
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 3
- 1
-
19
Marcus Harness ↓ Andy Cannon 90'
-
10
Ellis Harrison ↓ John Marquis 86'
- 20
-
7
Ryan Williams ↓ Ronan Curtis 62'
- 24
- 2
- 17
Bench
- 35
- 8
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↑ 62'
- 23
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 86'
-
14
Andy Cannon ↑ 90'
- 15
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcus Harness | 3 |
| Yengi Kusini | 2 |
| Matt Clarke | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Mike Fondop-Talom | 1 |
| Alex Robertson | 1 |
| Liam Boyce | 1 |
| Joe Powell | 1 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2020-10-03
Burton Albion FC
2–4
Portsmouth FC
L
2020-09-26
Swindon Town FC
4–2
Burton Albion FC
L
2020-09-19
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2020-09-12
Fleetwood Town FC
2–1
Burton Albion FC
L
2020-03-10
Burton Albion FC
2–2
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2020-03-07
Lincoln City FC
3–2
Burton Albion FC
L
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.5
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Burton Albion FC or Portsmouth FC 74% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
68%
Burton Albion FC or Portsmouth FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burton Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–4 not predicted2 – 4Actual
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
6.1%
0 – 2
5.9%
0 – 0
5.5%
1 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
3.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 17% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 20% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.