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 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Charlton Athletic FC launch into their encounter with Portsmouth FC.
- 2' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ellis Harrison on 2.
- 7' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Charlton Athletic FC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 12' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Charlton Athletic FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 17' Charlton Athletic FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 18' Deji Oshilaja picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 23' It looks surprising Charlton Athletic FC does not make any changes. Matthew Smith has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 28' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 33' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Darren Pratley on 33 minutes.
- 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 39' What a moment for Michael Jacobs! That strike on 39 puts his side firmly in control.
- 44' Charlton Athletic 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.
- 46' Fresh legs for Charlton Athletic FC! Ben Watson comes on to replace Darren Pratley.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Charlton Athletic FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 52' What composure from Jayden Stockley! The England international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 53' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Ryan Williams is withdrawn and Marcus Harness gets his opportunity.
- 54' Ian Maatsen picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 55' Tom Naylor puts Portsmouth FC on the lead.
- 60' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 61' Another substitution for Charlton Athletic FC to replace Ronnie Schwartz by Chuks Aneke on 61 minute.
- 61' Andy Cannon doubles the advantage! 1-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 66' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 71' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 76' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 77' Charlton Athletic FC make a change. Andrew Shinnie trudges off to be replaced by Matthew Smith on 77 minutes.
- 81' Ben Watson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 81.
- 86' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for George Byers. He replaces John Marquis on 87 minute.
- 87' Poor challenge from Tom Naylor. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 90' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Michael Jacobs is replaced by Harvey White.
- 90' A moment of madness from Tom Naylor on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Portsmouth FC to claim maximum points.
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 |
|---|---|
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Terry Devlin | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Scott Fraser | 2 |
| Michael Jacobs | 2 |
| Nicky Ajose | 1 |
| Sean Clare | 1 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 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.

