Northampton Town FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Northampton Town FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Sixfields Stadium.
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Assistant 1 Declan O'Shea (England)
- Assistant 2 Dumitru-Ravel Cheosiaua
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Nov | Blackpool FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Nov | Cambridge United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Nov | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 04 Nov | Barrow AFC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 31 Oct | Derby County FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Dec | Northampton Town FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Nov | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Nov | Blackpool FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 11 Nov | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Nov | Chesterfield FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Oct | Reading FC | A | 3–2 | W |
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' Welcome to Sixfields Stadium that hosts another battle between Northampton Town FC and Portsmouth FC.
- 5' The 33-year-old Sam Hoskins has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' 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.
- 11' GOAL! Sean Raggett scores on 11. Assisted by Jack Sparkes
- 16' Mitch Pinnock, a England forward, has 12 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 21' Northampton Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 22' Will Norris has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 22.
- 26' Paddy Lane is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 31' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 36' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 41' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Northampton Town FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 46' With 1 assists to his name this season, Abu Kamara is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 47' The referee shows Northampton Town FC player a card on 47.
- 48' Paddy Lane doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 53' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 58' Northampton Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 63' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 68' Jack Sowerby is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Northampton Town FC tonight.
- 72' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Christian Saydee is replaced by Terry Devlin.
- 77' It is a substitution in Northampton Town FC team. Jack Sowerby is replaced by William Hondermarck on 77 minute.
- 82' Christian Saydee has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 84' Josh Martin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Paddy Lane at the 84 minute mark.
- 89' Jack Sparkes has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 198 appearances.
- 90' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Abu Kamara has done his job and it is now time for Gavin Whyte to step up.
- Portsmouth FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 7
- 4
- 15
- 3
- 6
- 33
- 21
- 19
- 26
- 11
Bench
- 5
- 24
- 12
- 9
- 16
-
23
William Hondermarck ↑ 77'
- 36
Coach
Jon Brady
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 18
- 20
- 17
- 21
- 19
-
15
Christian Saydee ↓ Terry Devlin 72'
-
8
Alex Robertson ↓ Ben Stevenson 84'
-
32
Paddy Lane ↓ Josh Martin 84'
-
25
Abu Kamara ↓ Gavin Whyte 90'
Bench
- 31
-
11
Gavin Whyte ↑ 90'
-
14
Ben Stevenson ↑ 84'
-
29
Josh Martin ↑ 84'
- 4
- 2
-
24
Terry Devlin ↑ 72'
Coach
John Mousinho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paddy Lane | 4 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Ryan Watson | 2 |
| Sean Raggett | 1 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 1 |
| Callum Lang | 1 |
| Ronan Curtis | 1 |
| Marc Leonard | 1 |
Head to Head
Northampton Town FC Form
2023-12-02
Northampton Town FC
0–3
Portsmouth FC
L
2023-11-28
Blackpool FC
1–2
Northampton Town FC
W
2023-11-25
Northampton Town FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
W
2023-11-11
Northampton Town FC
2–0
Burton Albion FC
W
2023-11-04
Northampton Town FC
1–3
Barrow AFC
L
2023-10-31
Derby County FC
4–0
Northampton Town FC
L
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18
Northampton Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.7
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Northampton Town FC or Portsmouth FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Northampton Town FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
72%
Northampton Town FC or Portsmouth FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
8.7%
0 – 2
8%
0 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
6.4%
1 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 3
5.2%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Northampton Town FC
| Handicap | Northampton Town FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 22% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.