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 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
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' Temperatures are rising at PTS Academy Stadium as Northampton Town FC face off against Portsmouth FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Northampton Town FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' Against the run of play, Ryan Watson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 23' What a strike from Ryan Watson! The score is 2-0.
- 28' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 32' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Fraser Horsfall makes it 3-0.
- 34' A meaty challenge results in booking for John Marquis on 34.
- 39' It looks surprising Northampton Town FC does not make any changes. Ronan Curtis has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 43' Goal! Sam Hoskins scores his 32 goal in 191 matches.
- 48' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 53' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 58' Northampton Town FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 59' A tactical swap from Portsmouth FC — Jordy Hiwula on, Ronan Curtis off on 59 minutes.
- 64' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 64 minutes.
- 68' Northampton Town FC ring the changes. Joseph Mills has done his job and it is now time for Michael Harriman to step up.
- 73' Ellis Harrison adds to his 0 season tally! Portsmouth FC lead 4-1 — and this changes everything.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Danny Rose. He replaces Shaun McWilliams on 75 minute.
- 80' 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.
- 85' Northampton Town FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 88' Jonathan Mitchell catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 88.
- It finishes all square. Northampton Town FC and Portsmouth FC share the spoils 4-1.
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 |
| Marcus Harness | 1 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| Sam Hoskins | 1 |
| Fraser Horsfall | 1 |
| Sean Raggett | 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.