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 1 games · 0 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 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Barnsley FC this season
Barnsley FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Portsmouth FC is hosting Barnsley FC for another epic battle.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' Barnsley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Fratton Park. Barnsley FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Portsmouth FC and Barnsley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 31' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Cameron McGeehan on 31 minutes.
- 36' Ken Dougall is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portsmouth FC tonight.
- 41' Mamadou Thiam has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 46' Germany international Mike-Steven Bahre has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 51' Barnsley FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 59' Victor Adeboyejo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mike-Steven Bahre on 59 minute.
- 64' Barnsley FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 69' The 31-year-old Cauley Woodrow has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 70' Matthew Clarke was booked on 70.
- 75' Barnsley FC ring the changes. Mamadou Thiam has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Hedges to step up.
- 77' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Viv Solomon-Otabor departs to be replaced by Jamal Lowe.
- 82' Christian Burgess has been relatively quiet despite scoring 16 goals in his last 371 appearances.
- 84' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! James Vaughan comes on to replace Omar Bogle.
- 89' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' A change in the Barnsley FC ranks — Cameron McGeehan exits the field as Ken Dougall enters on 90.
- It finishes all square. Portsmouth FC and Barnsley FC share the spoils 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.

