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 46 games · 59 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Referee Marc Wilson
- Referee Michael Webb
- Referee Graham Kane
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Portsmouth FC to score. At the same time, Barnsley FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Barnsley FC backline.
- 10' Barnsley FC have won 496 goals from 385 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' Cauley Woodrow, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 31' Poor challenge from Cameron McGeehan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 36' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 41' Portsmouth FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Barnsley FC's shape.
- 46' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Barnsley FC's compact .
- 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Barnsley FC that had 385 games and scored 496 goals.
- 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 59' A tactical swap from Barnsley FC — Victor Adeboyejo on, Mike-Steven Bahre off on 59 minutes.
- 64' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 69' The 29-year-old Matt Clarke has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 70' The referee has no hesitation. Matthew Clarke is booked for Portsmouth FC — Yellow card on 70.
- 75' Barnsley FC make a change. Mamadou Thiam trudges off to be replaced by Ryan Hedges on 75 minutes.
- 77' The whistle greets Viv Solomon-Otabor as he departs to be replaced by Jamal Lowe.
- 82' Nigeria international Victor Adeboyejo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 84' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Omar Bogle by James Vaughan on 84 minute.
- 89' Over 89 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 90' Time for substitution for Barnsley FC. Cameron McGeehan is replaced by Ken Dougall.
- The final score is 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 |
| Conor Shaughnessy | 1 |
| Cauley Woodrow | 1 |
| Kusini Yengi | 1 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
| Nicky Cadden | 1 |
| James Norwood | 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.