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 | 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
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Northampton Town FC and Portsmouth FC has kicked off!
- 5' 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.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lloyd Jones made 382 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' It’s high time Jon Brady made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' A goal from the England international Ryan Watson! He fires home on 20 to make it 1-0!
- 23' Against the run of play, Ryan Watson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 28' 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.
- 32' The deadlock is broken! Fraser Horsfall gets on the scoresheet on 32 minutes.
- 34' John Marquis was booked on 34.
- 39' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 43' What a moment for Sam Hoskins! That strike on 43 puts his side firmly in control.
- 48' Craig MacGillivray has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 371 appearances.
- 53' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Northampton Town FC that had 191 games and scored 158 goals.
- 58' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jon Brady will be considering his options from the bench.
- 59' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Ronan Curtis is withdrawn and Jordy Hiwula gets his opportunity.
- 64' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 68' A tactical swap from Northampton Town FC — Michael Harriman on, Joseph Mills off on 68 minutes.
- 73' Ellis Harrison makes no mistake. The score reads 4-1 and Portsmouth FC are in front.
- 75' Time for substitution for Northampton Town FC. Shaun McWilliams is replaced by Danny Rose.
- 80' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kenny Jackett might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 85' Mikel Miller picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 88' Northampton Town FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 88.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 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 |
| Ryan Watson | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| Sam Hoskins | 1 |
| Fraser Horsfall | 1 |
| Sean Raggett | 1 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 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.