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 46 games · 59 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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.
- 6' What a strike from Devante Cole! The score is 0-1.
- 9' What a strike from Kusini Yengi! The score is 1-1.
- 14' Joshua Earl has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 47 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 19' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Conor Shaughnessy made 358 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 24' Barnsley FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 29' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 31' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Zak Swanson departs to be replaced by Joe Rafferty.
- 36' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Abu Kamara suffering a number of foals already.
- 41' 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.
- 46' Callum Lang has so much to prove this time. He replaces Faustino Anjorin on 46 minute.
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Barnsley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 56' 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.
- 59' What a strike from John McAtee! The score is 1-2.
- 64' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 64.
- 69' The travelling Barnsley FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 74' The referee calls foul for Lee Evans. He receives a card.
- 75' The referee shows Barnsley FC player a card on 75.
- 75' Another change for Barnsley FC made on 75 minute. Barry Cotter leaves to be changed by Corey O'Keeffe.
- 79' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Lee Evans is replaced by Christian Saydee on 79 minute.
- 83' What a strike from Colby Bishop! The score is 2-2.
- 87' Barnsley FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Fabio Jalo is hanging Conor Grant on the field on 87 minute.
- 89' Goal! Conor Shaughnessy scores his 10 goal in 358 matches.
- The final score is 3-2.
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 |
| Callum Styles | 1 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| Conor Shaughnessy | 1 |
| Cauley Woodrow | 1 |
| Kusini Yengi | 1 |
| John McAtee | 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.