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Fleetwood Town FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Fleetwood Town FC
2 – 5
Full Time
Portsmouth FC
Sat 29 Dec 2018 · 15:00 UTC Highbury Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Dean Marney 33' Y
Paddy Madden 41' Y
Y 43' Matt Clarke
Dean Marney 51' R
Dean Marney 52' R

Overview

Match Preview

Fleetwood Town FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Highbury Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Helen Byrne
  • Referee Simon Clayton
  • Referee Ian Smedley
  • Referee Matt Donohue

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

1
5
6
Fleetwood Town FC 12 games · Avg 2.3 goals Portsmouth FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-29 Fleetwood Town FC 2–5 Portsmouth FC 2018-10-20 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Fleetwood Town FC

Recent Form

Fleetwood Town FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Portsmouth FC H 2–5 L
26 Dec Doncaster Rovers FC H 3–0 W
22 Dec Bristol Rovers FC A 1–2 L
15 Dec Burton Albion FC H 1–0 W
08 Dec Luton Town FC A 0–2 L
03 Dec Guiseley AFC A 2–1 W
Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Fleetwood Town FC A 5–2 W
26 Dec Gillingham FC A 0–2 L
22 Dec Sunderland AFC H 3–1 W
15 Dec Barnsley FC A 1–1 D
11 Dec Charlton Athletic FC H 1–2 L
08 Dec Southend United FC H 2–0 W

Key Stats

42% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Fleetwood Town FC have kicked off against Portsmouth FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Portsmouth FC have won 525 goals from 371 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 19' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Lee Brown is withdrawn and Brandon Haunstrop gets his opportunity.
  • 24' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Joey Barton will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 26' Against the run of play, Ben Thompson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 31' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fleetwood Town FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 33' Fleetwood Town FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 38' Ashley Hunter has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 39' Paddy Madden has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 39 minutes.
  • 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Paddy Madden on 41.
  • 43' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ched Evans makes it 2-1.
  • 43' A moment of madness from Matthew Clarke on 43 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
  • 48' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 51' Poor challenge from Dean Marney. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
  • 52' Controversy at the stadium! Dean Marney argues furiously but the Red card stands.
  • 53' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Ben Close departs to be replaced by Gareth Evans.
  • 54' The supporters are chanting for James Wallace. He replaces Ashley Hunter on 54 minute.
  • 57' GOAL! Brett Pitman scores on 57.
  • 58' Anton Walkes has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 58 minutes.
  • 63' Kyle Dempsey is ready to make an impact after coming on for Wes Burns at the 63 minute mark.
  • 68' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 73' The 29-year-old Matt Clarke has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 78' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 79' Another change for Fleetwood Town FC made on 79 minute. Harrison Biggins leaves to be changed by Cian Bolger.
  • 81' The deadlock is broken! Jamal Lowe gets on the scoresheet on 81 minutes.
  • 84' What composure from Jamal Lowe! The Jamaica international strokes it home. 2-5.
  • 89' Over 89 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 90' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Ronan Curtis is replaced by Andre Green on 90 minute.
  • Portsmouth FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Fleetwood Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Joey Barton

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenny Jackett

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jamal Lowe 2
Harry Souttar 2
Colby Bishop 2
Joshua Earl 1
Ronan Curtis 1
Abu Kamara 1
Anton Walkes 1
Aiden O'Brien 1

Head to Head

2018-12-29 Fleetwood Town FC 2–5 Portsmouth FC 2018-10-20 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Fleetwood Town FC

Fleetwood Town FC Form

2018-12-29 Fleetwood Town FC 2–5 Portsmouth FC L 2018-12-26 Fleetwood Town FC 3–0 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2018-12-22 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Fleetwood Town FC L 2018-12-15 Fleetwood Town FC 1–0 Burton Albion FC W 2018-12-08 Luton Town FC 2–0 Fleetwood Town FC L 2018-12-03 Guiseley AFC 1–2 Fleetwood Town FC W

Portsmouth FC Form

2018-12-29 Fleetwood Town FC 2–5 Portsmouth FC W 2018-12-26 Gillingham FC 2–0 Portsmouth FC L 2018-12-22 Portsmouth FC 3–1 Sunderland AFC W 2018-12-15 Barnsley FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC D 2018-12-11 Portsmouth FC 1–2 Charlton Athletic FC L 2018-12-08 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Southend United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46 Fleetwood Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.81 Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for: Fleetwood Town FC or Portsmouth FC 74% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Fleetwood Town FC31% Draw26% Portsmouth FC43%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.27
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 62%
38%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Fleetwood Town FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
69%
Fleetwood Town FC or Portsmouth FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Fleetwood Town FC24% Draw42% Portsmouth FC34%
Actual: Fleetwood Town FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–5 not predicted
2 – 5
Actual
1 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
8.7%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 2
6.2%
0 – 1
6.2%
0 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
5.3%
1 – 0
4.8%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Fleetwood Town FC

Handicap Fleetwood Town FC covers Push Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 16% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 55% — 45%
+1 55% 20% 25%
+1.5 75% — 25%
+2 75% 14% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Fleetwood Town FC keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

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