Cheltenham Town FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cheltenham Town FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Jonny-Rocks Stadium.
- Cheltenham Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 4–4 | D |
| 26 Mar | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 22 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | H | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Morecambe FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Mar | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Cheltenham Town FC and Portsmouth FC has kicked off!
- 5' Ryan Tunnicliffe has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' England international Matthew Pollock has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' Cheltenham Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 30' Joe Morrell has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' Cheltenham Town FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mahlon Romeo, as he is very good at scoring at Jonny-Rocks Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 60' Portsmouth FC make a change. Shaun Williams trudges off to be replaced by Joe Morrell on 60 minutes.
- 65' 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.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for George Hirst. He replaces Aiden O'Brien on 69 minute.
- 74' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 76' Magnificent from Liam Sercombe! That is 21 goals in 291 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 81' Alfie May, a England forward, has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 82' The referee has no hesitation. George Lloyd is booked for Cheltenham Town FC — Yellow card on 82.
- 82' The supporters are chanting for George Lloyd. He replaces Kion Etete on 82 minute.
- 87' Over 87 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 89' Cheltenham Town FC make a change. Liam Sercombe trudges off to be replaced by Ellis Chapman on 89 minutes.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Cheltenham Town FC players.
Lineups
Cheltenham Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 17
- 10
-
8
Liam Sercombe ↓ Ellis Chapman 89'
- 1
- 15
- 2
- 23
- 4
-
29
Kion Etete ↓ George Lloyd 82'
- 16
Bench
- 5
- 6
-
11
Ellis Chapman ↑ 89'
- 20
-
19
George Lloyd ↑ 82'
- 21
- 27
Coach
Michael Duff
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 9
- 15
-
6
Shaun Williams ↓ Joe Morrell 60'
- 8
-
7
Aiden O'Brien ↓ George Hirst 69'
-
10
Marcus Harness ↓ Michael Jacobs 60'
- 16
- 20
- 1
- 17
Bench
- 23
- 4
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↑ 60'
-
21
Joe Morrell ↑ 60'
-
19
George Hirst ↑ 69'
- 25
- 28
Coach
Danny Cowley
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Liam Sercombe | 3 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 1 |
| Ryan Tunnicliffe | 1 |
| Louis Thompson | 1 |
| Michael Jacobs | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| Lewis Freestone | 1 |
Head to Head
Cheltenham Town FC Form
2022-04-09
Cheltenham Town FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
W
2022-04-02
Accrington Stanley FC
4–4
Cheltenham Town FC
D
2022-03-26
Sheffield Wednesday FC
4–1
Cheltenham Town FC
L
2022-03-22
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–0
Cheltenham Town FC
L
2022-03-19
Cheltenham Town FC
3–1
AFC Wimbledon
W
2022-03-12
Morecambe FC
1–3
Cheltenham Town FC
W
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.26
Cheltenham Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.79
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 67% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cheltenham Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.05
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Cheltenham Town FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
51%
Cheltenham Town FC or Portsmouth FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.3%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.7%
2 – 0
9.8%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
4.9%
3 – 0
4%
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.4%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Cheltenham Town FC
| Handicap | Cheltenham Town FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 14% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 24% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.