Plymouth Argyle FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Plymouth Argyle FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Home Park.
- Plymouth Argyle FC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Referee Dumitru-Ravel Cheosiaua
- Referee Alan Young
- Referee Mark Derrien
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Nov | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Swindon Town FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 27 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Oct | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Nov | Lincoln City FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 31 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Sunderland AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Plymouth Argyle FC have kicked off against Portsmouth FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Plymouth Argyle FC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 11' Against the run of play, Sean Raggett has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 16' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 21' England international John Marquis has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 26' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 26.
- 31' It’s high time Ryan Lowe made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 33' That is a Yellow card for Portsmouth FC. John Marquis will be fuming at that decision.
- 38' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 43' Ben Reeves is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Plymouth Argyle FC tonight.
- 46' The crowd applauds Ben Close as he leaves the pitch. Jack Whatmough steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kenny Jackett might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' A quiet spell here at Home Park. Plymouth Argyle FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 63' John Marquis doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 63' The Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes a substitution. Ryan Hardie departs to be replaced by Dominic Telford.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Dominic Telford. He replaces Ryan Hardie on 64 minute.
- 65' Tom Naylor adds to his 0 season tally! Portsmouth FC lead 0-3 — and this changes everything.
- 67' The whistle greets Tyrese Fornah as he departs to be replaced by Conor Grant.
- 71' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jerome Opoku on 71 minutes.
- 73' That is a Yellow card for Portsmouth FC. Andy Cannon will be fuming at that decision.
- 78' Magnificent from Jerome Opoku! That is 2 goals in 341 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 83' The 26-year-old Kelland Watts has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Ben Reeves. He replaces Panutche Camara on 84 minute.
- 85' Portsmouth FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tom Naylor.
- 90' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Ryan Williams is replaced by Haji Mnoga on 90 minute.
- It finishes all square. Plymouth Argyle FC and Portsmouth FC share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
28
Panutche Camara ↓ Ben Reeves 84'
- 4
- 10
- 8
- 32
- 1
- 7
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↓ Dominic Telford 63'
- 2
- 24
-
18
Tyrese Fornah ↓ Conor Grant 67'
Bench
-
11
Dominic Telford ↑ 63'
-
14
Ben Reeves ↑ 84'
- 6
- 5
-
15
Conor Grant ↑ 67'
- 23
- 29
Coach
Ryan Lowe
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
8
Ben Close ↓ Jack Whatmough 46'
- 1
- 23
- 19
- 9
- 20
-
7
Ryan Williams ↓ Haji Mnoga 90'
- 14
- 2
- 15
Bench
- 35
-
6
Jack Whatmough ↑ 46'
-
10
Ellis Harrison ↑ 46'
- 5
- 17
- 26
-
37
Haji Mnoga ↑ 90'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryan Hardie | 5 |
| Ronan Curtis | 3 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Sean Raggett | 2 |
| Luke Jephcott | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 2 |
| Tom Naylor | 1 |
Head to Head
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2020-11-16
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–2
Portsmouth FC
D
2020-11-07
Charlton Athletic FC
0–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2020-11-03
Plymouth Argyle FC
4–2
Swindon Town FC
W
2020-10-27
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2020-10-24
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2020-10-20
Lincoln City FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Plymouth Argyle FC or Portsmouth FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
63%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Portsmouth FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
6.2%
0 – 0
5.9%
1 – 0
5.7%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC
| Handicap | Plymouth Argyle FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 18% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 19% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.