Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Portsmouth FC vs Arsenal FC, FA Cup 2019-20 ROUND OF 16

FA Cup · 2019-20
Portsmouth FC
0 – 2
Full Time
Arsenal FC
Mon 2 Mar 2020 · 19:45 UTC Fratton Park HT 45+7' · FT 45+4'
Y 35' Matteo Guendouzi
Cameron McGeehan 40' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Portsmouth FC vs Arsenal FC — FA Cup at Fratton Park.

Match Details

  • Referee David Coote
  • Referee Mike Dean
  • Referee Eddie Smart
  • Referee Simon Bennett

Head-to-Head

2
Portsmouth FC 2 games · Avg 3.5 goals Arsenal FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-03-02 Portsmouth FC 0–2 Arsenal FC

Recent Form

Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Mar Arsenal FC H 0–2 L
28 Feb Rochdale AFC H 3–0 W
25 Feb Milton Keynes Dons FC H 3–1 W
22 Feb Fleetwood Town FC A 0–1 L
15 Feb Shrewsbury Town FC H 2–0 W
11 Feb Coventry City FC A 0–1 L
Arsenal FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Mar Portsmouth FC A 2–0 W
27 Feb PAE Olympiakos SFP H 1–2 L
23 Feb CA Velez Sarsfield H 0–4 L
23 Feb Everton FC H 3–2 W
16 Feb Newcastle United FC H 4–0 W
03 Feb CA Patronato A 2–2 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Portsmouth FC this season
25% Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Arsenal FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Arsenal FC
Martinelli 4 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Portsmouth FC to score. At the same time, Arsenal FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Arsenal FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 16' A tactical swap from Arsenal FC — Dani Ceballos on, Lucas Torreira off on 16 minutes.
  • 21' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Arsenal FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 26' The 30-year-old Dani Ceballos has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 31' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Arsenal FC backline.
  • 35' Arsenal FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 35.
  • 40' Cameron McGeehan is having his name booked by the referee on 40.
  • 45' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 49' Sokratis Papastathopoulos does the damage! The net is bulging and Arsenal FC surge ahead!
  • 51' Goal! Eddie Nketiah scores his 41 goal in 416 matches.
  • 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
  • 61' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Arsenal FC's compact .
  • 66' Supporters expect more eagerness from Emiliano Martinez, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 67' Ellis Harrison makes way for John Marquis at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
  • 72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 74' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 74 minute. Gareth Evans leaves to be changed by Andy Cannon.
  • 79' The energy levels are beginning to show. Arteta might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 84' Arsenal 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.
  • 87' It is a substitution in Arsenal FC team. Joe Willock is replaced by Granit Xhaka on 87 minute.
  • 90' Arsenal FC ring the changes. Reiss Nelson has done his job and it is now time for Ainsley Maitland-Niles to step up.
  • Arsenal FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenny Jackett

Arsenal FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arteta

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.05 Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39 Arsenal FC xG
I would bet for: Arsenal FC or Draw 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Portsmouth FC30% Draw30% Arsenal FC40%
Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 2.44
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 70%
30%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 23%
77%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Portsmouth FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Arsenal FC
70%
Portsmouth FC or Arsenal FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Portsmouth FC20% Draw49% Arsenal FC31%
Actual: Arsenal FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
11%
0 – 0
10.9%
1 – 2
8.5%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 0
4.7%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
2.3%

Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC

Handicap Portsmouth FC covers Push Arsenal FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 16% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 57% — 43%
+1 57% 22% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 13% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
36% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.