Lincoln City FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Lincoln City FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Sincil Bank Stadium.
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ian Dudley
- Referee Declan Bourne
- Referee Ben Toner
- Referee Wayne Grunnill
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 11 Jan | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 01 Jan | Gillingham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 26 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Sincil Bank Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Lincoln City FC and Portsmouth FC.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Lincoln City FC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Cameron McGeehan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Lincoln City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' Neal Eardley was booked on 25.
- 30' 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 James Bolton suffering a number of foals already.
- 35' Andy Cannon has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 140 appearances.
- 39' The referee calls foul for Ben Close. He receives a Yellow card.
- 44' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 49' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 50' A stunning finish from Ronan Curtis — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 55' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 58' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for John Marquis.
- 60' Lincoln City FC ring the changes. Harry Anderson has done his job and it is now time for Tyler Walker to step up.
- 65' It looks like no one’s ball. Lincoln City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 70' A moment of madness from Tom Naylor on 70 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
- 74' The Lincoln City FC manager makes a substitution. Conor Coventry departs to be replaced by Jake Hesketh.
- 76' Portsmouth FC make a change. Andy Cannon trudges off to be replaced by Cameron McGeehan on 76 minutes.
- 81' 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.
- 84' A moment of madness from Jorge Grant on 84 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Lincoln City FC will be frustrated.
- 86' GOAL! John Marquis scores on 86.
- 90' Lincoln City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Another three points for Portsmouth FC.
Lineups
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
20
Conor Coventry ↓ Jake Hesketh 74'
- 11
- 6
- 5
- 1
- 23
-
26
Harry Anderson ↓ Tyler Walker 60'
- 18
- 19
- 9
- 24
Bench
- 22
-
17
Tyler Walker ↑ 60'
-
28
Jake Hesketh ↑ 74'
- 37
- 12
- 21
- 25
Coach
Michael Appleton
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 35
- 6
- 33
- 11
- 10
- 20
- 7
-
14
Andy Cannon ↓ Cameron McGeehan 76'
- 13
- 42
Bench
- 16
- 3
- 1
-
24
Cameron McGeehan ↑ 76'
- 19
- 22
- 15
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 4 |
| Ronan Curtis | 4 |
| George Hirst | 2 |
| Paddy Lane | 2 |
| Morgan Rogers | 1 |
| Ebou Adams | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| Adrian Segecic | 1 |
Head to Head
Lincoln City FC Form
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.03
Lincoln City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Lincoln City FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
70%
Lincoln City FC or Portsmouth FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
12.8%
0 – 1
11.6%
1 – 0
9.6%
1 – 2
7.8%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
3.2%
0 – 3
3%
3 – 1
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Lincoln City FC
| Handicap | Lincoln City FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 18% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 21% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.