Charlton Athletic FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Charlton Athletic FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at The Valley.
- Charlton Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Wilding
- Referee Dan Cook
- Referee Christopher Wade
- Referee Robert Madley
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Swindon Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Jan | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Jan | Rochdale AFC | H | 4–4 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 19 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Jan | Bristol City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
77%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Charlton Athletic FC and Portsmouth FC is underway.
- 2' The referee has no hesitation. Ellis Harrison is booked for Portsmouth FC — Yellow card on 2.
- 7' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 12' Charlton Athletic FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 17' Charlton Athletic FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's shape.
- 18' The referee has no hesitation. Deji Oshilaja is booked for Charlton Athletic FC — Yellow card on 18.
- 23' It is a cagey affair so far. Charlton Athletic FC in their trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact .
- 28' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Darren Pratley on 33 minutes.
- 38' Ian Maatsen is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portsmouth FC so far.
- 39' A goal from the England international Michael Jacobs! He fires home on 39 to make it 0-1!
- 44' Charlton Athletic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 44.
- 46' It is a substitution in Charlton Athletic FC team. Darren Pratley is replaced by Ben Watson on 46 minute.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 52' Brilliant from the ! Jayden Stockley makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 52.
- 53' The crowd applauds Ryan Williams as he leaves the pitch. Marcus Harness steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 54' It’s a booking for Charlton Athletic FC player. Ian Maatsen gets a Yellow card.
- 55' What a moment for Tom Naylor! That strike on 55 puts his side firmly in control.
- 60' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kenny Jackett might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 61' Chuks Aneke is replacing Ronnie Schwartz for the Charlton Athletic FC side.
- 61' What composure from Andy Cannon! The England international strokes it home. 1-3.
- 66' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 66 minutes.
- 71' Harvey White has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 76' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 77' Matthew Smith gets the nod from Charlton Athletic FC. He replaces Andrew Shinnie and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' Ben Watson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 81.
- 86' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 87' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace John Marquis by George Byers on 87 minute.
- 87' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tom Naylor.
- 90' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Michael Jacobs departs to be replaced by Harvey White.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tom Naylor on 90 minutes.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-3.
Lineups
Charlton Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 4
- 13
- 16
-
15
Darren Pratley C ↓ Ben Watson 46'
- 8
-
19
Albie Morgan ↓ Liam Millar 46'
- 9
-
12
Andrew Shinnie ↓ Matthew Smith 77'
-
29
Ronnie Schwartz ↓ Chuks Aneke 61'
- 22
Bench
-
10
Chuks Aneke ↑ 61'
- 3
-
26
Ben Watson ↑ 46'
- 30
- 6
-
27
Liam Millar ↑ 46'
-
18
Matthew Smith ↑ 77'
Coach
Lee Bowyer
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 1
- 21
- 10
-
9
John Marquis ↓ George Byers 87'
- 20
-
7
Ryan Williams ↓ Marcus Harness 53'
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Harvey White 90'
- 14
- 13
- 2
Bench
- 3
- 11
-
16
George Byers ↑ 87'
-
19
Marcus Harness ↑ 53'
- 22
- 37
-
23
Harvey White ↑ 90'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Scott Fraser | 2 |
| Michael Jacobs | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Terry Devlin | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Corey Blackett-Taylor | 1 |
| Alfie May | 1 |
| Jonny Williams | 1 |
Head to Head
Charlton Athletic FC Form
2021-02-02
Charlton Athletic FC
1–3
Portsmouth FC
L
2021-01-26
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–1
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2021-01-23
Charlton Athletic FC
2–2
Swindon Town FC
D
2021-01-19
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2021-01-16
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2021-01-12
Charlton Athletic FC
4–4
Rochdale AFC
D
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.47
Charlton Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Charlton Athletic FC or Portsmouth FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Charlton Athletic FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
62%
Charlton Athletic FC or Portsmouth FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.8%
0 – 1
6.7%
0 – 0
6.6%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Charlton Athletic FC
| Handicap | Charlton Athletic FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Charlton Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

