Plymouth Argyle FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2021-22 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Mar | Morecambe FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Feb | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Mar | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 3–3 | D |
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Plymouth Argyle FC and Portsmouth FC is underway.
- 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' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ronan Curtis is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' Plymouth Argyle FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 33' Portsmouth FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 34' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Louis Thompson on 34 minutes.
- 39' Joe Morrell has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 43' The referee has no hesitation. Steven Sessegnon is booked for Plymouth Argyle FC — Yellow card on 43.
- 48' Michael Cooper is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portsmouth FC so far.
- 53' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for James Bolton suffering a number of foals already.
- 58' The 32-year-old Clark Robertson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 63' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Denver Hume exits the field as Clark Robertson enters on 63.
- 65' Magnificent from Ryan Hardie! That is 70 goals in 251 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 70' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Plymouth Argyle FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 71' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Louis Thompson is replaced by Ryan Tunnicliffe.
- 75' Plymouth Argyle FC make a change. Luke Jephcott trudges off to be replaced by Jordan Garrick on 75 minutes.
- 80' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 85' Both keepers have barely been tested. Plymouth Argyle FC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 86' Ryan Law is replacing Steven Sessegnon for the Plymouth Argyle FC side.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Michael Cooper.
- 90' Ryan Hardie makes way for Adam Randell at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 1-0 the final result. Portsmouth FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 28
-
17
Steven Sessegnon ↓ Ryan Law 86'
- 10
- 8
- 1
- 2
- 5
- 3
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↓ Adam Randell 90'
-
31
Luke Jephcott ↓ Jordan Garrick 75'
Bench
-
27
Ryan Law ↑ 86'
- 25
- 7
-
20
Adam Randell ↑ 90'
- 11
- 33
-
14
Jordan Garrick ↑ 75'
Coach
Steven Schumacher
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 15
-
7
Aiden O'Brien ↓ Tyler Walker 71'
-
3
Denver Hume ↓ Clark Robertson 63'
- 23
- 16
- 20
- 21
- 1
- 19
- 17
Bench
-
9
Tyler Walker ↑ 71'
-
8
Ryan Tunnicliffe ↑ 71'
-
4
Clark Robertson ↑ 63'
- 25
- 22
- 38
- 28
Coach
Danny Cowley
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryan Hardie | 5 |
| Ronan Curtis | 3 |
| Luke Jephcott | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Sean Raggett | 2 |
| Finn Azaz | 1 |
Head to Head
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2022-03-15
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
W
2022-03-12
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2022-03-08
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–0
AFC Wimbledon
W
2022-03-05
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–0
Morecambe FC
W
2022-02-26
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2022-02-22
Cambridge United FC
2–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.28
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
55%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Portsmouth FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
12.7%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9%
2 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
6.1%
0 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.5%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC
| Handicap | Plymouth Argyle FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 22% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 17% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.