Portsmouth FC vs Accrington Stanley FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Accrington Stanley FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Duncan
- Referee Andrew Fox
- Referee Akil Howson
- Referee Anthony Coggins
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Apr | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Apr | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | Coventry City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Rochdale AFC | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 23 Apr | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Apr | Luton Town FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Apr | Walsall FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Rochdale AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Accrington Stanley FC get us underway at Fratton Park.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' Erico de Sousa has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' England international Mark Hughes has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' 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.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ben Close is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Accrington Stanley FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 45' It looks like no one’s ball. Accrington Stanley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' Against the run of play, Sean McConville has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Ronan Curtis. He replaces Bryn Morris on 46 minute.
- 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 59' Ben Close doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 60' Omar Bogle has so much to prove this time. He replaces Oliver Hawkins on 60 minute.
- 65' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jordan Clark, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 66' Erico de Sousa gets the nod from Accrington Stanley FC. He replaces Jordan Clark and will look to change the dynamic.
- 71' Gareth Evans is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portsmouth FC so far.
- 74' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Gareth Evans exits the field as Brett Pitman enters on 74.
- 79' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Oliver Hawkins made 376 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 84' Portsmouth FC is showing some good football. However, Portsmouth FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 89' The 29-year-old Matt Clarke has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- The points are shared — Portsmouth FC 1-1 Accrington Stanley FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 6
- 5
- 33
- 2
-
26
Gareth Evans C ↓ Brett Pitman 74'
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↓ Omar Bogle 60'
- 3
- 15
- 19
-
24
Bryn Morris ↓ Ronan Curtis 46'
Bench
- 35
- 20
- 38
-
8
Brett Pitman ↑ 74'
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↑ 46'
-
22
Omar Bogle ↑ 60'
- 32
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 39
- 30
- 4
- 38
- 28
- 3
- 15
- 5
- 11
-
7
Jordan Clark ↓ Erico de Sousa 66'
- 26
Bench
- 18
- 8
-
17
Erico de Sousa ↑ 66'
- 9
- 34
- 20
- 10
Coach
John Coleman
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 3 |
| Colby Bishop | 3 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Sean Raggett | 2 |
| George Hirst | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Joe Pigott | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2019-05-04
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2019-04-27
Accrington Stanley FC
5–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2019-04-23
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–2
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2019-04-20
Accrington Stanley FC
0–3
Luton Town FC
L
2019-04-13
Accrington Stanley FC
2–1
Walsall FC
W
2019-04-09
Accrington Stanley FC
0–1
Rochdale AFC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Accrington Stanley FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Accrington Stanley FC 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
Portsmouth FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Accrington Stanley FC
59%
Portsmouth FC or Accrington Stanley FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10%
1 – 0
9.4%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.6%
1 – 3
3%
3 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Accrington Stanley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 18% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.