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 13 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Referee Marc Wilson
- Referee Michael Webb
- Referee Graham Kane
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
8%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Barnsley FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
1/1
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/6
61-75
3/7
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Barnsley FC
| Cameron McGeehan | 3 G | |
| Reyes Cleary | 2 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Barnsley FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Portsmouth FC and Barnsley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 20 minutes.
- 25' The 31-year-old Alex Mowatt has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 31' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Cameron McGeehan on 31 minutes.
- 36' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Barnsley FC backline.
- 41' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Portsmouth FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 46' Ryan Hedges has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 59' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 59 minute. Mike-Steven Bahre leaves to be changed by Victor Adeboyejo.
- 64' The travelling Barnsley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 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 Ronan Curtis suffering a number of foals already.
- 70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Matthew Clarke.
- 75' Barnsley FC make a change. Mamadou Thiam trudges off to be replaced by Ryan Hedges on 75 minutes.
- 77' Jamal Lowe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Viv Solomon-Otabor at the 77 minute mark.
- 82' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for James Vaughan. He replaces Omar Bogle on 84 minute.
- 89' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 90' Barnsley FC ring the changes. Cameron McGeehan has done his job and it is now time for Ken Dougall to step up.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
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 |
| Nicky Cadden | 1 |
| James Norwood | 1 |
| Bobby Thomas | 1 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 1 |
| Paddy Lane | 1 |
| Barry Cotter | 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.