Portsmouth FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Barnsley FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Barnsley FC 7 games · 8 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Referee Marc Wilson
- Referee Michael Webb
- Referee Graham Kane
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Southend United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 09 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Feb | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Feb | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Feb | Gillingham FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 02 Feb | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Jan | Oxford United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Barnsley FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/3
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Barnsley FC
| Cameron McGeehan | 3 G | |
| Reyes Cleary | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Portsmouth FC vs Barnsley FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' It’s high time Daniel Stendel made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' Barnsley FC have won 501 goals from 389 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 20' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Barnsley FC backline.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Barnsley FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 31' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Cameron McGeehan on 31 minutes.
- 36' England international Anton Walkes has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 41' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 41.
- 46' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' 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.
- 59' A change in the Barnsley FC ranks — Mike-Steven Bahre exits the field as Victor Adeboyejo enters on 59.
- 64' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 69' 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 Victor Adeboyejo suffering a number of foals already.
- 70' Matthew Clarke is having his name booked by the referee on 70.
- 75' Barnsley FC make a change. Mamadou Thiam trudges off to be replaced by Ryan Hedges on 75 minutes.
- 77' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Viv Solomon-Otabor has done his job and it is now time for Jamal Lowe to step up.
- 82' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 84' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Omar Bogle is withdrawn and James Vaughan gets his opportunity.
- 89' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 90' A tactical swap from Barnsley FC — Ken Dougall on, Cameron McGeehan off on 90 minutes.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-0.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 6
- 5
- 33
- 2
- 3
- 15
- 11
-
19
Viv Solomon-Otabor ↓ Jamal Lowe 77'
-
22
Omar Bogle ↓ James Vaughan 84'
- 24
Bench
- 35
- 38
-
10
Jamal Lowe ↑ 77'
- 17
- 26
- 9
-
32
James Vaughan ↑ 84'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 6
- 5
- 12
- 23
-
26
Mamadou Thiam ↓ Ryan Hedges 75'
- 9
-
8
Cameron McGeehan ↓ Ken Dougall 90'
- 27
- 33
- 21
Bench
- 13
- 18
-
7
Ryan Hedges ↑ 75'
-
29
Victor Adeboyejo ↑ 59'
-
4
Ken Dougall ↑ 90'
- 20
- 15
Coach
Daniel Stendel
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Colby Bishop | 4 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| James Norwood | 1 |
| Bobby Thomas | 1 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 1 |
| Paddy Lane | 1 |
| Barry Cotter | 1 |
| Callum Styles | 1 |
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.96
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 69% + Portsmouth FC or Draw 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.94
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Barnsley FC
66%
Portsmouth FC or Barnsley FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
12.3%
0 – 2
6.6%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
3.3%
1 – 3
2.2%
0 – 3
2.1%
3 – 1
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 20% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 20% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.