Portsmouth FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2022-23 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Fratton Park that hosts another battle between Portsmouth FC and Barnsley FC.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' 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.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Barnsley FC is showing some good football. However, Barnsley FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 35' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 40' England international Colby Bishop has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' Oliver Shaw is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portsmouth FC so far.
- 49' What a moment for Colby Bishop! That strike on 49 puts his side firmly in control.
- 54' Barnsley FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 59' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 64' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 64 minute. Adam Phillips leaves to be changed by Josh Martin.
- 69' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 71' Paddy Lane has so much to prove this time. He replaces Michael Jacobs on 71 minute.
- 76' Fresh legs for Barnsley FC! Barry Cotter comes on to replace Jordan Williams.
- 81' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Barnsley FC's compact .
- 83' Louis Thompson is replacing Ryan Tunnicliffe for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 86' The referee has no hesitation. Nicky Cadden is booked for Barnsley FC — Yellow card on 86.
- 89' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Bobby Thomas makes it 1-1.
- The final score is 1-1.
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 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 1 |
| Paddy Lane | 1 |
| Barry Cotter | 1 |
| Callum Styles | 1 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| Conor Shaughnessy | 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.