Hull City AFC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hull City AFC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Kingston Communications Stadium.
- Hull City AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Salisbury
- Referee Tom Nield
- Referee Shaun Hudson
- Referee Philip Dermott
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Blackpool FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Oxford United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Nov | Stevenage FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec | Hull City AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Dec | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Blackpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Nov | King's Lynn Town FC | H | 6–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Kingston Communications Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Hull City AFC and Portsmouth FC.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Hull City AFC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 6' Jacob Greaves adds to his 0 season tally! Hull City AFC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 11' Regan Slater is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Hull City AFC tonight.
- 16' Hull City AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 21' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Grant McCann will be considering his options from the bench.
- 26' Ireland international Marcus Harness has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 31' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 36' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Portsmouth FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 41' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 46' The Hull City AFC manager makes a substitution. James Scott departs to be replaced by Keane Lewis-Potter.
- 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Hull City AFC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 55' Magnificent from Josh Magennis! That is 60 goals in 318 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 60' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 62' A tactical swap from Hull City AFC — Tom Eaves on, Regan Slater off on 62 minutes.
- 67' Hull City AFC is showing some good football. However, Hull City AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 72' The 35-year-old Richard Smallwood has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 77' A quiet spell here at Kingston Communications Stadium. Portsmouth FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 82' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kenny Jackett might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 87' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Ryan Williams exits the field as Ben Close enters on 87.
- 88' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Marcus Harness is replaced by Michael Jacobs on 88 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Hull City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 5
- 27
- 7
- 6
- 12
- 33
-
18
Regan Slater ↓ Tom Eaves 62'
- 11
- 3
- 24
Bench
- 16
- 1
- 8
-
9
Tom Eaves ↑ 62'
- 2
- 17
-
19
Keane Lewis-Potter ↑ 46'
Coach
Grant McCann
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 1
- 11
- 23
-
19
Marcus Harness ↓ Michael Jacobs 88'
- 9
- 20
-
7
Ryan Williams ↓ Ben Close 87'
- 14
- 2
- 15
Bench
- 35
-
8
Ben Close ↑ 87'
- 10
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↑ 88'
- 17
- 26
- 37
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Magennis | 2 |
| Jack Whatmough | 2 |
| Christian Saydee | 1 |
| Jacob Greaves | 1 |
| George Honeyman | 1 |
| Joao Pedro Galvao | 1 |
| Josh Murphy | 1 |
| Matt Crooks | 1 |
Head to Head
Hull City AFC Form
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.76
Hull City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.16
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Hull City AFC or Draw
53%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
77%
Hull City AFC or Portsmouth FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
15%
0 – 0
13.7%
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
7.6%
0 – 3
5%
2 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
4%
2 – 2
3.3%
2 – 0
3.2%
0 – 4
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Hull City AFC
| Handicap | Hull City AFC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 25% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 16% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Hull City AFC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.