Coventry City FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 Darren Wilding
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Referee Simon Shaw
- Referee Karl Evans
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Feb | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Jan | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–1 | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' It’s high time Mark Robins made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 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 Marko Marosi suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Cameron McGeehan is having his name booked by the referee on 20.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Coventry City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' It is a cagey affair so far. Coventry City FC in their trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact .
- 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 40' 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.
- 45' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 50' Coventry City 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.
- 55' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 57' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ben Close on 57 minutes.
- 62' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 63' Ellis Harrison has so much to prove this time. He replaces John Marquis on 63 minute.
- 68' Coventry City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 71' Coventry City FC ring the changes. Jamie Allen has done his job and it is now time for Maxime Biamou to step up.
- 76' Liam Kelly is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portsmouth FC so far.
- 81' Coventry City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 81.
- 82' The Coventry City FC manager makes a substitution. Amadou Bakayoko departs to be replaced by Matt Godden.
- 84' Magnificent from Matt Godden! That is 94 goals in 387 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 89' It looks like no one’s ball. Coventry City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- Portsmouth FC will have plenty to reflect on. Coventry City FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 5
-
8
Jamie Allen ↓ Maxime Biamou 71'
- 17
- 1
-
21
Amadou Bakayoko ↓ Matt Godden 82'
- 15
- 26
- 6
- 31
- 4
- 23
Bench
- 25
- 18
- 13
-
24
Matt Godden ↑ 82'
-
9
Maxime Biamou ↑ 71'
- 16
Coach
Mark Robins
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 35
- 6
- 33
- 11
- 24
-
10
John Marquis ↓ Ellis Harrison 63'
- 20
-
7
Ryan Williams ↓ Marcus Harness 63'
- 13
- 42
Bench
- 16
- 26
- 3
- 1
-
19
Marcus Harness ↑ 63'
-
22
Ellis Harrison ↑ 63'
- 15
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Callum Lang | 4 |
| Jordy Hiwula | 2 |
| Matt Godden | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Ephron Mason-Clark | 2 |
| Jamie Paterson | 1 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
Head to Head
Coventry City FC Form
2020-02-11
Coventry City FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
W
2020-02-08
Coventry City FC
2–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2020-02-01
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Coventry City FC
W
2020-01-28
Fleetwood Town FC
0–0
Coventry City FC
D
2020-01-18
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–1
Coventry City FC
W
2020-01-11
Coventry City FC
1–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.17
Coventry City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Coventry City FC or Portsmouth FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Coventry City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Coventry City FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
60%
Coventry City FC or Portsmouth FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.5%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3%
1 – 3
2.6%
3 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Coventry City FC
| Handicap | Coventry City FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.