Thursday , 2 July 2026

Peterborough United FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Peterborough United FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Portsmouth FC
Tue 16 Mar 2021 · 19:00 UTC Weston Homes Stadium HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'
Y 41' Jack Whatmough
Mark Beevers 77' Y
Y 83' Harvey White

Overview

Match Preview

Peterborough United FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Weston Homes Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee James Oldham
  • Referee Ian Smedley
  • Referee Declan Ford
  • 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

4
1
5
Peterborough United FC 10 games · Avg 2.8 goals Portsmouth FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-16 Peterborough United FC 1–0 Portsmouth FC 2020-12-05 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Peterborough United FC 2020-03-07 Peterborough United FC 2–0 Portsmouth FC 2019-12-07 Portsmouth FC 2–2 Peterborough United FC 2019-04-30 Portsmouth FC 2–3 Peterborough United FC

Recent Form

Peterborough United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Portsmouth FC H 1–0 W
09 Mar Hull City AFC H 1–3 L
06 Mar Burton Albion FC A 1–2 L
02 Mar Oxford United FC A 0–0 D
27 Feb Wigan Athletic FC H 2–1 W
23 Feb Plymouth Argyle FC A 3–0 W
Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Mar Peterborough United FC A 0–1 L
09 Mar Sunderland AFC H 0–2 L
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

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Weston Homes Stadium as Peterborough United FC face off against Portsmouth FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' England international Sean Raggett has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' The 32-year-old Ryan Williams has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' Portsmouth FC have won 525 goals from 371 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 20' A quiet spell here at Weston Homes Stadium. Peterborough United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Peterborough United FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ben Close, as he is very good at scoring at Weston Homes Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 32' Portsmouth FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Rasmus Nicolaisen on 32.
  • 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 41' Controversy at the stadium! Jack Whatmough argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 46' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Peterborough United FC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 61' Marcus Harness has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andy Cannon on 61 minute.
  • 63' The whistle greets Siriki Dembele as he departs to be replaced by Mohamed Eisa.
  • 68' Portsmouth FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 73' Jordy Hiwula has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Williams on 73 minute.
  • 77' Mark Beevers was booked on 77.
  • 82' James Bolton, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 83' Another change for Peterborough United FC made on 83 minute. Louis Reed leaves to be changed by Niall Mason.
  • 83' Harvey White is having his name booked by the referee on 83.
  • 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 89' Peterborough United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Frazer Blake-Tracy is hanging Harrison Burrows on the field on 89 minute.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Peterborough United FC and Portsmouth FC (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

Peterborough United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Darren Ferguson

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ivan Toney 4
Jonson Clarke-Harris 3
Dane Scarlett 2
Regan Poole 1
Jamal Lowe 1
Dan Butler 1
Abu Kamara 1
Oliver Hawkins 1

Head to Head

2021-03-16 Peterborough United FC 1–0 Portsmouth FC 2020-12-05 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Peterborough United FC 2020-03-07 Peterborough United FC 2–0 Portsmouth FC 2019-12-07 Portsmouth FC 2–2 Peterborough United FC 2019-04-30 Portsmouth FC 2–3 Peterborough United FC

Peterborough United FC Form

2021-03-16 Peterborough United FC 1–0 Portsmouth FC W 2021-03-09 Peterborough United FC 1–3 Hull City AFC L 2021-03-06 Burton Albion FC 2–1 Peterborough United FC L 2021-03-02 Oxford United FC 0–0 Peterborough United FC D 2021-02-27 Peterborough United FC 2–1 Wigan Athletic FC W 2021-02-23 Plymouth Argyle FC 0–3 Peterborough United FC W

Portsmouth FC Form

2021-03-16 Peterborough United FC 1–0 Portsmouth FC L 2021-03-09 Portsmouth FC 0–2 Sunderland AFC L 2021-03-06 Northampton Town FC 4–1 Portsmouth FC L 2021-03-02 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–1 Portsmouth FC L 2021-02-27 Portsmouth FC 1–1 Gillingham FC D 2021-02-23 Oxford United FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.46 Peterborough United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08 Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Peterborough United FC49% Draw27% Portsmouth FC24%
Actual: Peterborough United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 46%
54%
± 3.5 25%
75%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Peterborough United FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
51%
Peterborough United FC or Portsmouth FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Peterborough United FC31% Draw48% Portsmouth FC21%
Actual: Peterborough United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10%
2 – 1
8.7%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
2.4%

Asian Handicap — Peterborough United FC

Handicap Peterborough United FC covers Push Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 14% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 22% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 16% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✗
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.