Coventry City FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Coventry City FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One .
- Coventry City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Harty
- Referee Brett Huxtable
- Referee Ian Smedley
- Referee Anthony Moore
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Sep | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Sep | Barnsley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Sep | Oxford United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Sep | Rochdale AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Coventry City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | Rochdale AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Sep | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Portsmouth FC get us underway at .
- 5' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Coventry City FC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 19' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Dujon Sterling.
- 24' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Coventry City FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 28' Tom Naylor has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 28.
- 33' Portsmouth FC is showing some good football. However, Portsmouth FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 38' Over 38 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 43' It’s high time Mark Robins made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 45' Portsmouth FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ronan Curtis on 45.
- 46' Coventry City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jordon Thompson is hanging Dominic Hyam on the field on 46 minute.
- 47' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Gareth Evans.
- 47' A goal from the Ireland international Ronan Curtis! He fires home on 45 to make it 0-2!
- 52' Coventry City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's shape.
- 56' Jodi Jones is replacing Jordan Shipley for the Coventry City FC side.
- 61' Dominic Hyam is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portsmouth FC so far.
- 66' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gareth Evans, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 70' Ben Thompson gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Ben Close and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' Jordy Hiwula has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tony Andreu on 73 minute.
- 78' Dujon Sterling is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portsmouth FC tonight.
- 80' It’s a booking for Portsmouth FC player. Nathan Thompson gets a Yellow card.
- 83' The crowd applauds Brett Pitman as he leaves the pitch. Oliver Hawkins steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 88' Portsmouth 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.
- It finishes all square. Coventry City FC and Portsmouth FC share the spoils 0-1.
Lineups
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 1
- 4
-
15
Dominic Hyam ↓ Jordon Thompson 46'
- 5
-
26
Jordan Shipley ↓ Jodi Jones 56'
- 8
- 20
-
22
Tony Andreu ↓ Jordy Hiwula 73'
- 18
- 17
Bench
- 21
-
11
Jordy Hiwula ↑ 73'
- 16
- 13
-
27
Jordon Thompson ↑ 46'
- 6
-
7
Jodi Jones ↑ 56'
Coach
Mark Robins
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 16
- 20
- 5
- 10
-
33
Ben Close ↓ Ben Thompson 70'
- 26
-
8
Brett Pitman C ↓ Oliver Hawkins 83'
- 3
- 15
- 11
Bench
- 22
-
32
Ben Thompson ↑ 70'
- 1
- 38
- 2
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↑ 83'
- 14
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Callum Lang | 4 |
| Matt Godden | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Ephron Mason-Clark | 2 |
| Jordy Hiwula | 2 |
| Jamie Paterson | 1 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
Head to Head
Coventry City FC Form
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.82
Coventry City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.98
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Coventry City FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
74%
Coventry City FC or Portsmouth FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.1%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
1 – 0
9.9%
0 – 2
8.9%
1 – 2
7.5%
2 – 1
5.2%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
3.4%
2 – 2
3.2%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 1
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Coventry City FC
| Handicap | Coventry City FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 16% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 24% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.