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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Northampton Town FC launch into their encounter with Portsmouth FC.
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' What a moment for Ryan Watson! That strike on 20 puts his side firmly in control.
- 23' A stunning finish from Ryan Watson — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 28' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lloyd Jones is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Northampton Town FC.
- 32' Fraser Horsfall does the damage! The net is bulging and Northampton Town FC surge ahead!
- 34' Portsmouth FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 34.
- 39' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Northampton Town FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 43' A goal from the England international Sam Hoskins! He fires home on 43 to make it 4-0!
- 48' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Northampton Town FC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 53' Northampton Town FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's shape.
- 58' Ryan Edmondson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 59' The crowd applauds Ronan Curtis as he leaves the pitch. Jordy Hiwula steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 64' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Northampton Town FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 68' Time for substitution for Northampton Town FC. Joseph Mills is replaced by Michael Harriman.
- 73' Goal! Ellis Harrison scores his 28 goal in 360 matches.
- 75' Time for substitution for Northampton Town FC. Shaun McWilliams is replaced by Danny Rose.
- 80' 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 Andy Cannon suffering a number of foals already.
- 85' Mikel Miller has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 85.
- 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jonathan Mitchell on 88.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Northampton Town FC players.
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.