Thursday , 2 July 2026

Cheltenham Town FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Cheltenham Town FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Portsmouth FC
Sat 6 Jan 2024 · 15:00 UTC Completely-Suzuki Stadium 5,561 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 49' Tom Bradbury og
Liam Sercombe 51' 1–1
Liam Sercombe 54' 2–1
Y 34' Abu Kamara
Will Ferry 37' Y
Tom Pett 45' Y
Tom Bradbury 72' Y
Sean Long 75' Y
Y 87' Colby Bishop
Y 90' Joe Rafferty
Y 90' Paddy Lane
Y 90' Tony Scully

Overview

Match Preview

Cheltenham Town FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Completely-Suzuki Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Simon Mather
  • Assistant 1
  • Assistant 2

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

2
2
2
Cheltenham Town FC 6 games · Avg 2.0 goals Portsmouth FC
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-06 Cheltenham Town FC 2–1 Portsmouth FC 2023-08-19 Portsmouth FC 0–0 Cheltenham Town FC 2023-02-25 Portsmouth FC 4–0 Cheltenham Town FC 2022-08-13 Cheltenham Town FC 0–2 Portsmouth FC 2022-04-09 Cheltenham Town FC 1–0 Portsmouth FC

Recent Form

Cheltenham Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Jan Portsmouth FC H 2–1 W
01 Jan Northampton Town FC A 0–1 L
29 Dec Reading FC H 2–2 D
26 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC H 2–0 W
23 Dec Carlisle United FC A 1–0 W
16 Dec Leyton Orient FC H 1–2 L
Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
06 Jan Cheltenham Town FC A 1–2 L
01 Jan Stevenage FC H 2–1 W
29 Dec Exeter City FC A 0–0 D
26 Dec Bristol Rovers FC A 1–2 L
23 Dec Fleetwood Town FC H 1–1 D
16 Dec Shrewsbury Town FC A 3–0 W

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Cheltenham Town FC to score. At the same time, Portsmouth FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 10' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Liam Smith suffering a number of foals already.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 25' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cheltenham Town FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tom Pett, as he is very good at scoring at Completely-Suzuki Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 31' The whistle greets Ben Williams as he departs to be replaced by Will Ferry.
  • 34' It’s a booking for Portsmouth FC player. Abu Kamara gets a card.
  • 37' It’s gonna be a card for Will Ferry.
  • 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Conor Shaughnessy made 358 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 45' That looks like a foul for a card for Tom Pett.
  • 49' What a strike from Tom Bradbury! The score is 1-0.
  • 51' Goal! Liam Sercombe scores his 21 goal in 291 matches.
  • 54' Liam Sercombe with the second goal in the match!
  • 59' Cheltenham Town FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 64' Another substitution for Cheltenham Town FC to replace Liam Sercombe by Curtis Thompson on 64 minute.
  • 69' Aidan Keena has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 33 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 72' The referee shows Cheltenham Town FC player a card on 72.
  • 75' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sean Long on 75.
  • 77' Christian Saydee has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jack Sparkes on 77 minute.
  • 80' The supporters are chanting for Nathan Butler-Oyedeji. He replaces Aidan Keena on 80 minute.
  • 84' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Gavin Whyte is replaced by Tony Scully.
  • 87' The referee calls foul for Colby Bishop. He receives a card.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joe Rafferty on 90.
  • Another three points for Cheltenham Town FC.

Lineups

Cheltenham Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darrell Clarke

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Mousinho

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Liam Sercombe 3
Colby Bishop 2
Ryan Tunnicliffe 1
Louis Thompson 1
Michael Jacobs 1
Recco Hackett-Fairchild 1
Lewis Freestone 1
Ronan Curtis 1

Head to Head

2024-01-06 Cheltenham Town FC 2–1 Portsmouth FC 2023-08-19 Portsmouth FC 0–0 Cheltenham Town FC 2023-02-25 Portsmouth FC 4–0 Cheltenham Town FC 2022-08-13 Cheltenham Town FC 0–2 Portsmouth FC 2022-04-09 Cheltenham Town FC 1–0 Portsmouth FC

Cheltenham Town FC Form

2024-01-06 Cheltenham Town FC 2–1 Portsmouth FC W 2024-01-01 Northampton Town FC 1–0 Cheltenham Town FC L 2023-12-29 Cheltenham Town FC 2–2 Reading FC D 2023-12-26 Cheltenham Town FC 2–0 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2023-12-23 Carlisle United FC 0–1 Cheltenham Town FC W 2023-12-16 Cheltenham Town FC 1–2 Leyton Orient FC L

Portsmouth FC Form

2024-01-06 Cheltenham Town FC 2–1 Portsmouth FC L 2024-01-01 Portsmouth FC 2–1 Stevenage FC W 2023-12-29 Exeter City FC 0–0 Portsmouth FC D 2023-12-26 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Portsmouth FC L 2023-12-23 Portsmouth FC 1–1 Fleetwood Town FC D 2023-12-16 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–3 Portsmouth FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.25 Cheltenham Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17 Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for: Cheltenham Town FC or Portsmouth FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cheltenham Town FC41% Draw29% Portsmouth FC30%
Actual: Cheltenham Town FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 43%
57%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Cheltenham Town FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
59%
Cheltenham Town FC or Portsmouth FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cheltenham Town FC26% Draw50% Portsmouth FC24%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.1%
1 – 0
10%
0 – 1
9.3%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
2.9%
3 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Cheltenham Town FC

Handicap Cheltenham Town FC covers Push Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 20% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 19% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.