Peterborough United FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Peterborough United FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Weston Homes Stadium.
- Peterborough United FC 46 games · 53 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Jan | Port Vale FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Dec | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Jan | Exeter City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Weston Homes Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Peterborough United FC and Portsmouth FC.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Darren Ferguson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 18' Jonson Clarke-Harris doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 23' Saint Lucia international Recco Hackett-Fairchild has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 28' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 31' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Hector Matthew Kyprianou on 31 minutes.
- 36' 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.
- 41' Supporters expect more eagerness from Colby Bishop, as he is very good at scoring at Weston Homes Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 43' Goal! Jonson Clarke-Harris scores his 123 goal in 374 matches.
- 44' The England Jonson Clarke-Harris breaks the deadlock on 44 minutes. 3-0!
- 49' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 50' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jonson Clarke-Harris.
- 55' Peterborough United FC have won 596 goals from 383 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 58' Louis Thompson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 58' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Louis Thompson is replaced by Recco Hackett-Fairchild.
- 63' The 28-year-old Jack Taylor has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 68' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Peterborough United FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 69' Portsmouth FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 71' Kwame Poku makes way for Harrison Burrows at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Peterborough United FC.
- 74' The whistle greets Owen Dale as he departs to be replaced by Michael Jacobs.
- 76' Recco Hackett-Fairchild adds to his 0 season tally! Portsmouth FC lead 3-1 — and this changes everything.
- 81' Peterborough United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 82' Peterborough United FC ring the changes. Hector Matthew Kyprianou has done his job and it is now time for Josh Knight to step up.
- 86' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Ryan Tunnicliffe exits the field as Joe Pigott enters on 86.
- 87' Nathan Thompson does the damage! The net is bulging and Portsmouth FC surge ahead!
- 88' It is a substitution in Peterborough United FC team. Ephron Mason-Clark is replaced by Nathanael Ogbeta on 88 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Peterborough United FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 3
- 1
- 23
- 6
- 9
- 8
- 10
-
11
Kwame Poku ↓ Harrison Burrows 71'
- 22
- 4
Bench
- 24
-
5
Josh Knight ↑ 82'
-
16
Harrison Burrows ↑ 71'
- 26
- 17
- 28
-
15
Nathanael Ogbeta ↑ 88'
Coach
Darren Ferguson
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
8
Ryan Tunnicliffe ↓ Joe Pigott 86'
- 23
- 6
- 20
- 1
-
15
Owen Dale ↓ Michael Jacobs 74'
- 9
- 34
- 19
- 2
Bench
-
10
Joe Pigott ↑ 86'
-
18
Recco Hackett-Fairchild ↑ 58'
- 3
- 13
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↑ 74'
- 21
-
30
Harry Jewitt-White ↑ 86'
Coach
John Mousinho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| 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
Peterborough United FC Form
2023-01-28
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Portsmouth FC
W
2023-01-16
Port Vale FC
0–2
Peterborough United FC
W
2023-01-01
Peterborough United FC
0–3
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2022-12-29
Peterborough United FC
2–0
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
2022-12-26
Charlton Athletic FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
2022-12-10
Ipswich Town FC
2–1
Peterborough United FC
L
Portsmouth FC Form
2023-01-28
Peterborough United FC
2–1
Portsmouth FC
L
2023-01-24
Fleetwood Town FC
0–2
Portsmouth FC
W
2023-01-21
Portsmouth FC
2–0
Exeter City FC
W
2023-01-14
Bolton Wanderers FC
3–0
Portsmouth FC
L
2023-01-07
Tottenham Hotspur FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
L
2023-01-01
Portsmouth FC
1–3
Charlton Athletic FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.34
Peterborough United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Peterborough United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Peterborough United FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
54%
Peterborough United FC or Portsmouth FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Peterborough United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
11%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 1
3.8%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Peterborough United FC
| Handicap | Peterborough United FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 22% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

