Burton Albion FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2021-22 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Sep | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Sep | Gillingham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Sep | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 27 Aug | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 21 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Sep | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Sep | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Aug | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
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' That's the starting whistle at Pirelli Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Burton Albion FC and Portsmouth FC.
- 5' Burton Albion FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Burton Albion FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Burton Albion FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 25' England international Deji Oshilaja has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' 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.
- 32' What a moment for Thomas O'Connor! That strike on 32 puts his side firmly in control.
- 36' Jonny Smith has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 36.
- 41' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Burton Albion FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 49' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Charlie Lakin on 49 minutes.
- 53' The Burton Albion FC bench stirs into life. Michael Bostwick is withdrawn and Ryan Leak gets his opportunity.
- 58' Both keepers have barely been tested. Burton Albion FC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 60' The Canada centre-forward Daniel Jebbison breaks the deadlock on 60 minutes. 2-0!
- 61' John Marquis makes way for Ellis Harrison at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
- 63' Poor challenge from Daniel Jebbison. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 64' Kane Hemmings is replacing Daniel Jebbison for the Burton Albion FC side.
- 64' Goal! Recco Hackett-Fairchild scores his 23 goal in 20 matches.
- 69' Charlie Lakin, a England , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 74' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 76' Jacob Maddox gets the nod from Burton Albion FC. He replaces Charlie Lakin and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' Burton Albion FC have won 418 goals from 372 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 83' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Sean Raggett.
- 85' The referee calls foul for Lee Brown. He receives a Yellow card.
- 86' The referee shows Portsmouth FC player a Yellow card on 86.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Portsmouth FC. Marcus Harness will be fuming at that decision.
- 2-1 the final result. Portsmouth FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 2
- 10
-
40
Charlie Lakin ↓ Jacob Maddox 76'
- 16
- 37
-
5
Michael Bostwick ↓ Ryan Leak 53'
- 24
- 15
- 11
-
21
Daniel Jebbison ↓ Kane Hemmings 64'
Bench
-
9
Kane Hemmings ↑ 64'
- 22
- 39
- 3
- 14
-
29
Jacob Maddox ↑ 76'
-
26
Ryan Leak ↑ 53'
Coach
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 11
- 15
- 6
- 8
- 10
- 13
-
9
John Marquis ↓ Ellis Harrison 61'
- 20
- 21
- 1
Bench
- 35
-
18
Recco Hackett-Fairchild ↑ 61'
-
23
Louis Thompson ↑ 61'
-
17
Ellis Harrison ↑ 61'
- 26
- 24
- 19
Coach
Danny Cowley
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcus Harness | 3 |
| Kusini Yengi | 2 |
| Matt Clarke | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Brett Pitman | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| John Brayford | 1 |
| Ronan Curtis | 1 |
Head to Head
Burton Albion FC Form
2021-09-28
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Portsmouth FC
W
2021-09-25
Burton Albion FC
1–2
Lincoln City FC
L
2021-09-18
Crewe Alexandra FC
2–0
Burton Albion FC
L
2021-09-11
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Gillingham FC
D
2021-09-06
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Burton Albion FC
D
2021-08-27
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Cheltenham Town FC
D
Portsmouth FC Form
2021-09-28
Burton Albion FC
2–1
Portsmouth FC
L
2021-09-25
Charlton Athletic FC
2–2
Portsmouth FC
D
2021-09-21
Portsmouth FC
2–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2021-09-18
Portsmouth FC
1–2
Cambridge United FC
L
2021-09-11
Milton Keynes Dons FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
L
2021-08-28
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.49
Burton Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.29
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Burton Albion FC or Portsmouth FC 74% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Burton Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Burton Albion FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
55%
Burton Albion FC or Portsmouth FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burton Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.4%
0 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
5.5%
0 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.2%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Burton Albion FC
| Handicap | Burton Albion FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.