Peterborough United FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2020-21 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 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
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' In just a few seconds Weston Homes Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Peterborough United FC and Portsmouth FC.
- 5' Peterborough United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Peterborough United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 371 games and scored 525 goals.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Siriki Dembele, as he is very good at scoring at Weston Homes Stadium with 11 goals in the last 9 games.
- 32' What composure from Rasmus Nicolaisen! The Denmark international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 37' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 41' Jack Whatmough has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 41.
- 46' Lee Brown has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 51' 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.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Peterborough United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 61' The whistle greets Andy Cannon as he departs to be replaced by Marcus Harness.
- 63' Mohamed Eisa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Siriki Dembele on 63 minute.
- 68' Reece Brown, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 73' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Ryan Williams is replaced by Jordy Hiwula on 73 minute.
- 77' Mark Beevers was booked on 77.
- 82' The 31-year-old Dan Butler has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 83' Niall Mason is ready to make an impact after coming on for Louis Reed at the 83 minute mark.
- 83' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Harvey White.
- 88' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 89' Frazer Blake-Tracy is replacing Harrison Burrows for the Peterborough United FC side.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Peterborough United FC and Portsmouth FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 3
- 5
- 16
- 23
-
14
Louis Reed ↓ Niall Mason 83'
-
10
Siriki Dembele ↓ Mohamed Eisa 63'
- 6
- 9
- 1
- 12
Bench
-
7
Mohamed Eisa ↑ 63'
-
24
Niall Mason ↑ 83'
- 19
-
18
Frazer Blake-Tracy ↑ 89'
- 13
- 27
- 17
Coach
Darren Ferguson
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 8
- 3
- 1
- 11
-
20
Sean Raggett ↓ Harvey White 73'
-
7
Ryan Williams ↓ Jordy Hiwula 73'
-
14
Andy Cannon ↓ Marcus Harness 61'
- 13
- 15
Bench
- 21
- 16
-
19
Marcus Harness ↑ 61'
- 22
-
26
Jordy Hiwula ↑ 73'
- 37
-
23
Harvey White ↑ 73'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ivan Toney | 4 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 3 |
| Dane Scarlett | 2 |
| Ben Close | 1 |
| Jack Marriott | 1 |
| Lee Tomlin | 1 |
| Nathan Thompson | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
Head to Head
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
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
✓ CorrectActual: Peterborough United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

