Plymouth Argyle FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Plymouth Argyle FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Home Park.
- Plymouth Argyle FC 15 games · 23 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Portsmouth FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Feb | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Jan | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 14 Jan | Ipswich Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 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 |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/5
31-45
2/3
46-60
7/4
61-75
2/2
76+
4/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
| Aribim Pepple | 5 G | |
| Will Evans | 3 G | |
| Xavier Amaechi | 3 G | |
| Oliver Irow | 3 G | |
| Harvey White | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Plymouth Argyle FC launch into their encounter with Portsmouth FC.
- 5' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Plymouth Argyle FC that had 346 games and scored 426 goals.
- 20' Plymouth Argyle FC have won 426 goals from 346 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 24' Sam Cosgrove does the damage! The net is bulging and Plymouth Argyle FC surge ahead!
- 25' Against the run of play, Sam Cosgrove has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Plymouth Argyle FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 35' Plymouth Argyle FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 40' Denver Hume has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 376 appearances.
- 45' Portsmouth FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 49' Jay Matete is ready to make an impact after coming on for Adam Randell at the 49 minute mark.
- 54' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 59' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Plymouth Argyle FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 61' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Michael Jacobs departs to be replaced by Dane Scarlett.
- 66' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joe Morrell, as he is very good at scoring at Home Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 67' Plymouth Argyle FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Finn Azaz is hanging Callum Wright on the field on 67 minute.
- 68' Owen Dale makes way for Paddy Lane at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
- 69' The whistle greets Ryan Tunnicliffe as he departs to be replaced by Recco Hackett-Fairchild.
- 70' GOAL! Finn Azaz scores on 70.
- 73' Jay Matete catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 73.
- 76' Controversy at the stadium! Matt Butcher argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 79' What a moment for Recco Hackett-Fairchild! That strike on 79 puts his side firmly in control.
- 84' Plymouth Argyle FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 85' Sean Raggett was booked on 85.
- 85' A tactical swap from Portsmouth FC — Denver Hume on, Joe Morrell off on 85 minutes.
- 87' It’s a booking for Portsmouth FC player. Colby Bishop gets a Yellow card.
- 88' Time for substitution for Plymouth Argyle FC. Joe Edwards is replaced by James Bolton.
- Portsmouth FC will have plenty to reflect on. Plymouth Argyle FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Joe Edwards ↓ James Bolton 88'
- 5
- 3
- 25
- 16
-
14
Mikel Miller ↓ Ben Waine 67'
- 9
-
20
Adam Randell ↓ Jay Matete 49'
- 7
- 21
-
26
Callum Wright ↓ Finn Azaz 67'
Bench
- 17
- 10
-
2
James Bolton ↑ 88'
-
23
Ben Waine ↑ 67'
-
28
Jay Matete ↑ 49'
- 32
-
18
Finn Azaz ↑ 67'
Coach
Steven Schumacher
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 8
-
6
Connor Ogilvie ↓ Joe Pigott 85'
- 20
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Dane Scarlett 61'
-
15
Owen Dale ↓ Paddy Lane 68'
-
16
Joe Morrell ↓ Denver Hume 85'
- 9
- 28
- 34
- 21
Bench
-
10
Joe Pigott ↑ 85'
-
18
Recco Hackett-Fairchild ↑ 69'
-
3
Denver Hume ↑ 85'
- 23
-
19
Dane Scarlett ↑ 61'
-
29
Paddy Lane ↑ 68'
- 33
Coach
John Mousinho
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 |
| Jerome Opoku | 1 |
Head to Head
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2023-02-11
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–1
Portsmouth FC
W
2023-02-04
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2023-01-21
Plymouth Argyle FC
4–2
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2023-01-14
Ipswich Town FC
1–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2023-01-07
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2023-01-01
Plymouth Argyle FC
3–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
W
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.91
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Plymouth Argyle FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
45%
Plymouth Argyle FC or Portsmouth FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Plymouth Argyle FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.1%
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.1%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 2
3.6%
0 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Plymouth Argyle FC
| Handicap | Plymouth Argyle FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 16% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 22% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.