Fleetwood Town FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fleetwood Town FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Highbury Stadium.
- Fleetwood Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Mark Cunliffe
- Referee Matt Donohue
- Referee Nicholas Barnard
- Referee James Wilson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Feb | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Feb | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Jan | Coventry City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 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 |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Fleetwood Town FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 12' Against the run of play, Callum Connolly has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 17' Lewis Gibson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Fleetwood Town FC so far.
- 22' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 27' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 32' Wes Burns is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portsmouth FC tonight.
- 37' It looks surprising Portsmouth FC does not make any changes. Paddy Madden has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 42' 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 Oliver Hawkins suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' Fleetwood Town FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 50' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 55' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fleetwood Town FC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 56' The crowd applauds Oliver Hawkins as he leaves the pitch. Ryan Williams steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 57' Ross McCrorie is replacing James Bolton for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 62' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 67' It is a cagey affair so far. Fleetwood Town FC in their trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact .
- 72' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fleetwood Town FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 76' Another substitution for Fleetwood Town FC to replace Barrie McKay by Josh Morris on 76 minute.
- 81' The Fleetwood Town FC bench stirs into life. Callum Connolly is withdrawn and Jack Sowerby gets his opportunity.
- 83' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Wes Burns.
- 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.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Steve Seddon.
- 90' Harvey Saunders gets the nod from Fleetwood Town FC. He replaces Paddy Madden and will look to change the dynamic.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Fleetwood Town FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Fleetwood Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
21
Barrie McKay ↓ Josh Morris 76'
- 15
- 12
- 3
- 1
- 2
- 7
-
17
Paddy Madden ↓ Harvey Saunders 90'
-
4
Callum Connolly ↓ Jack Sowerby 81'
- 19
Bench
- 31
- 27
-
11
Josh Morris ↑ 76'
-
28
Jack Sowerby ↑ 81'
- 41
-
32
Harvey Saunders ↑ 90'
- 24
Coach
Joey Barton
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 35
- 6
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↓ Ryan Williams 56'
- 11
- 24
- 19
- 22
- 10
- 20
-
13
James Bolton ↓ Ross McCrorie 57'
- 42
Bench
- 16
- 38
- 33
- 26
- 1
-
7
Ryan Williams ↑ 56'
-
15
Ross McCrorie ↑ 57'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Harry Souttar | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Jamal Lowe | 2 |
| Ched Evans | 1 |
| Anthony Pilkington | 1 |
| Paddy Madden | 1 |
| Harrison Biggins | 1 |
| Sean Raggett | 1 |
Head to Head
Fleetwood Town FC Form
2020-02-22
Fleetwood Town FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
W
2020-02-15
Fleetwood Town FC
2–1
Peterborough United FC
W
2020-02-11
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–1
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2020-02-08
AFC Wimbledon
1–2
Fleetwood Town FC
W
2020-02-01
Fleetwood Town FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2020-01-28
Fleetwood Town FC
0–0
Coventry City FC
D
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.16
Fleetwood Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Fleetwood Town FC or Portsmouth FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Fleetwood Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.29
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Fleetwood Town FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
60%
Fleetwood Town FC or Portsmouth FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fleetwood Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Fleetwood Town FC
| Handicap | Fleetwood Town FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Fleetwood Town FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.