Portsmouth FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jan | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Jan | Exeter City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Jan | Derby County FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 02 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 0–3 | L |
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' Three points are at stake. Portsmouth FC host Barnsley FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Barnsley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Barnsley FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Joe Morrell is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 371 games and scored 525 goals.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' Barnsley FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Barnsley FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Max Watters made 235 appearances and scored 21 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 49' What a moment for Colby Bishop! That strike on 49 puts his side firmly in control.
- 54' The 25-year-old Bobby Thomas has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 59' Over 59 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 64' Josh Martin gets the nod from Barnsley FC. He replaces Adam Phillips and will look to change the dynamic.
- 69' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 71' Portsmouth FC make a change. Michael Jacobs trudges off to be replaced by Paddy Lane on 71 minutes.
- 76' The crowd applauds Jordan Williams as he leaves the pitch. Barry Cotter steps in for Barnsley FC.
- 81' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Barnsley FC backline.
- 83' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Louis Thompson is hanging Ryan Tunnicliffe on the field on 83 minute.
- 86' It’s a booking for Barnsley FC player. Nicky Cadden gets a Yellow card.
- 89' What a moment for Bobby Thomas! That strike on 89 puts his side firmly in control.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 8
- 6
- 20
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Paddy Lane 71'
- 1
- 15
- 16
- 9
- 28
- 34
Bench
- 10
- 18
- 3
-
23
Louis Thompson ↑ 83'
- 21
- 19
-
29
Paddy Lane ↑ 71'
Coach
John Mousinho
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Jordan Williams ↓ Barry Cotter 76'
- 44
- 40
- 8
- 7
-
30
Adam Phillips ↓ Josh Martin 64'
- 5
-
48
Luca Connell ↓ Jonathan Russell 76'
- 6
-
47
Max Watters ↓ Oliver Shaw 64'
- 12
Bench
-
17
Barry Cotter ↑ 76'
-
23
Oliver Shaw ↑ 64'
- 22
-
14
Josh Martin ↑ 64'
-
3
Jonathan Russell ↑ 76'
- 1
- 26
Coach
Michael Duff
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Colby Bishop | 4 |
| Devante Cole | 2 |
| John McAtee | 1 |
| Nicky Cadden | 1 |
| James Norwood | 1 |
| Bobby Thomas | 1 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 1 |
| Paddy Lane | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Barnsley FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.25
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Barnsley FC
56%
Portsmouth FC or Barnsley FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.9%
1 – 0
13.3%
0 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
8.8%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
4.5%
2 – 2
3.7%
3 – 0
3.6%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 23% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 16% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.