Portsmouth FC vs Barnsley FC, League One 2023-24 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 Paul Howard
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2 Declan O'Shea (England)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr | Barnsley FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | Derby County FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Apr | Reading FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Apr | Stevenage FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Mar | Cambridge United FC | H | 0–2 | 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' The game is set. Portsmouth FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. John Mousinho might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 6' A goal from the Jamaica international Devante Cole! He fires home on 6 to make it 0-1!
- 9' Kusini Yengi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 14' The travelling Barnsley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 19' Supporters expect more eagerness from Barry Cotter, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 24' 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.
- 29' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 31' The whistle greets Zak Swanson as he departs to be replaced by Joe Rafferty.
- 36' 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.
- 41' With 0 assists to his name this season, Will Norris is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Barnsley FC.
- 46' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Faustino Anjorin has done his job and it is now time for Callum Lang to step up.
- 51' Connor Ogilvie has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' Portsmouth FC is showing some good football. However, Portsmouth FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 59' Brilliant from the ! John McAtee makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 59.
- 64' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 69' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 74' A moment of madness from Lee Evans on 74 minutes earns him a card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
- 75' Barnsley FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 75.
- 75' Corey O'Keeffe gets the nod from Barnsley FC. He replaces Barry Cotter and will look to change the dynamic.
- 79' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Lee Evans by Christian Saydee on 79 minute.
- 83' Colby Bishop has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 83 minutes.
- 87' Fabio Jalo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Conor Grant on 87 minute.
- 89' Conor Shaughnessy is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- Barnsley FC will have plenty to reflect on. Portsmouth FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 18
- 6
- 20
-
45
Lee Evans ↓ Christian Saydee 79'
- 11
-
28
Faustino Anjorin ↓ Callum Lang 46'
- 19
-
2
Zak Swanson ↓ Joe Rafferty 31'
- 25
Bench
-
49
Callum Lang ↑ 46'
- 13
-
17
Joe Rafferty ↑ 31'
- 9
-
15
Christian Saydee ↑ 79'
- 32
- 23
Coach
John Mousinho
Barnsley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 44
-
17
Barry Cotter ↓ Corey O'Keeffe 75'
- 43
- 8
- 1
-
45
John McAtee ↓ Jamie McCart 87'
- 7
- 30
-
11
Conor Grant ↓ Fabio Jalo 87'
- 6
Bench
- 23
- 9
-
22
Corey O'Keeffe ↑ 75'
-
26
Jamie McCart ↑ 87'
- 19
-
12
Fabio Jalo ↑ 87'
- 38
Coach
Neill Collins
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 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.75
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39
Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 62% + Over 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.14
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Barnsley FC
50%
Portsmouth FC or Barnsley FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
7.1%
1 – 0
6.8%
2 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
6.1%
0 – 0
6%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 1
5.2%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Barnsley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.