Peterborough United FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Peterborough United FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Weston Homes Stadium.
- Peterborough United FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Matthew Smith
- Referee Oliver Yates
- Referee Christopher Ward
- Referee Tom Reeves
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Feb | Burton Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Feb | Southend United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | Oxford United FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Mar | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Arsenal FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Feb | Rochdale AFC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 22 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 15 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Peterborough United FC this season
Peterborough United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Weston Homes Stadium. Peterborough United FC are looking to make home advantage count against Portsmouth FC.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' Portsmouth FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 20' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 30' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 32' What a moment for Dan Butler! That strike on 32 puts his side firmly in control.
- 37' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 41' Poor challenge from Reece Brown. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' Portsmouth FC make a change. Jack Whatmough trudges off to be replaced by Ross McCrorie on 46 minutes.
- 51' Peterborough United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 55' The crowd applauds Ben Close as he leaves the pitch. Andy Cannon steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 60' The home supporters are growing impatient. Peterborough United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 65' Christy Pym has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 69' Oliver Hawkins has so much to prove this time. He replaces Cameron McGeehan on 69 minute.
- 74' Josh Knight has so much to prove this time. He replaces Reece Brown on 74 minute.
- 79' That is a Yellow card for Portsmouth FC. Andy Cannon will be fuming at that decision.
- 82' Tom Naylor has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 82.
- 86' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ivan Toney makes it 2-0.
- 88' George Boyd gets the nod from Peterborough United FC. He replaces Samuel Szmodics and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Poor challenge from Sean Raggett. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- Full Time. Peterborough United FC beats Portsmouth FC
Lineups
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
15
Nathan Thompson ↓ Niall Mason 46'
- 3
- 5
- 23
- 17
- 10
-
9
Samuel Szmodics ↓ George Boyd 88'
- 1
-
12
Reece Brown ↓ Josh Knight 74'
- 29
- 18
Bench
- 7
-
8
Josh Knight ↑ 74'
-
21
George Boyd ↑ 88'
-
24
Niall Mason ↑ 46'
- 16
- 26
- 37
Coach
Darren Ferguson
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 35
-
16
Jack Whatmough ↓ Ross McCrorie 46'
-
33
Ben Close ↓ Andy Cannon 55'
- 11
- 24
- 10
- 20
- 7
- 13
- 42
Bench
- 8
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↑ 69'
- 3
- 1
- 19
-
14
Andy Cannon ↑ 55'
-
15
Ross McCrorie ↑ 46'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ivan Toney | 4 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 3 |
| Dane Scarlett | 2 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| Colby Bishop | 1 |
| Oliver Hawkins | 1 |
| Mohamed Eisa | 1 |
| Regan Poole | 1 |
Head to Head
Peterborough United FC Form
2020-03-07
Peterborough United FC
2–0
Portsmouth FC
W
2020-02-29
Burton Albion FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
2020-02-15
Fleetwood Town FC
2–1
Peterborough United FC
L
2020-02-11
Peterborough United FC
4–0
Southend United FC
W
2020-02-08
Peterborough United FC
4–0
Oxford United FC
W
2020-02-01
Ipswich Town FC
1–4
Peterborough United FC
W
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.8
Peterborough United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.83
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Peterborough United FC to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Peterborough United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Peterborough United FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
41%
Peterborough United FC or Portsmouth FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Peterborough United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.2%
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
9.1%
3 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
3.9%
4 – 0
3.1%
4 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Peterborough United FC
| Handicap | Peterborough United FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 24% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.