Northampton Town FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at PTS Academy Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Wilding
- Referee Andy Haines
- Referee Leigh Crowhurst
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Portsmouth FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Feb | Swindon Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Rochdale AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Feb | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 16 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Feb | Gillingham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Feb | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Northampton Town FC and Portsmouth FC is underway.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 20' The England Ryan Watson breaks the deadlock on 20 minutes. 1-0!
- 23' Ryan Watson with the second goal in the match!
- 28' 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.
- 32' What a strike from Fraser Horsfall! The score is 3-0.
- 34' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for John Marquis.
- 39' It’s high time Kenny Jackett made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 43' Sam Hoskins is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 48' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 53' Jonathan Mitchell has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 58' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Northampton Town FC that had 192 games and scored 158 goals.
- 59' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Ronan Curtis is withdrawn and Jordy Hiwula gets his opportunity.
- 64' Lloyd Jones needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 68' The Northampton Town FC bench stirs into life. Joseph Mills is withdrawn and Michael Harriman gets his opportunity.
- 73' Ellis Harrison does the damage! The net is bulging and Portsmouth FC surge ahead!
- 75' Northampton Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Danny Rose is hanging Shaun McWilliams on the field on 75 minute.
- 80' Tom Naylor has been relatively quiet despite scoring 21 goals in his last 386 appearances.
- 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Mikel Miller.
- 88' The referee shows Northampton Town FC player a Yellow card on 88.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Northampton Town FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 26
- 13
-
17
Shaun McWilliams ↓ Danny Rose 75'
- 7
- 4
- 23
- 28
- 14
- 6
- 15
Bench
- 10
- 45
- 1
-
2
Michael Harriman ↑ 68'
-
29
Danny Rose ↑ 75'
- 11
- 30
Coach
Jon Brady
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 3
- 1
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↓ Jordy Hiwula 59'
-
16
George Byers ↓ James Bolton 59'
- 19
-
9
John Marquis ↓ Ellis Harrison 59'
- 20
- 14
- 15
Bench
- 21
-
10
Ellis Harrison ↑ 59'
- 7
-
13
James Bolton ↑ 59'
- 22
-
26
Jordy Hiwula ↑ 59'
-
23
Harvey White ↑ 59'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paddy Lane | 4 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Ryan Watson | 2 |
| Sam Hoskins | 1 |
| Fraser Horsfall | 1 |
| Sean Raggett | 1 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 1 |
| Callum Lang | 1 |
Head to Head
Northampton Town FC Form
2021-03-06
Northampton Town FC
4–1
Portsmouth FC
W
2021-03-02
Northampton Town FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-02-27
Swindon Town FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2021-02-23
Northampton Town FC
0–0
Rochdale AFC
D
2021-02-20
Milton Keynes Dons FC
4–3
Northampton Town FC
L
2021-02-16
Ipswich Town FC
0–0
Northampton Town FC
D
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.8
Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 60% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Northampton Town FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Northampton Town FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
49%
Northampton Town FC or Portsmouth FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Northampton Town FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–1 not predicted4 – 1Actual
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
7.8%
2 – 0
7.6%
0 – 0
6.4%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.1%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC
| Handicap | Northampton Town FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 15% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 21% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.