Portsmouth FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Blackpool FC 13 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Johnson
- Referee Leigh Crowhurst
- Referee Christopher Wade
- Referee Graham Kane
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Jan | Norwich City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 5–2 | W |
| 26 Dec | Gillingham FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Sunderland AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 05 Jan | Arsenal FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Jan | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Dec | Rochdale AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
15%
Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season
Blackpool FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Blackpool FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
4/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
1/4
61-75
4/1
76+
4/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Blackpool FC
| Jerry Yates | 3 G | |
| Josh Bowler | 2 G | 1 A |
| Tom Bloxham | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finley Munroe | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Portsmouth FC to score. At the same time, Blackpool FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' 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 Michael Nottingham suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 386 games and scored 545 goals.
- 15' The 33-year-old Craig MacGillivray has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' Portsmouth FC have won 545 goals from 386 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 45' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 50' With 0 assists to his name this season, Donervon Daniels is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 55' Tom Naylor needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 42 Yellow cards this season.
- 60' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 64' The crowd applauds Andre Green as he leaves the pitch. Andy Cannon steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 68' Fresh legs for Blackpool FC! Chris Long comes on to replace Nathan Delfouneso.
- 73' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Blackpool FC's compact .
- 74' Chris Long has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 74 minutes.
- 76' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. David Wheeler is hanging Gareth Evans on the field on 76 minute.
- 81' Blackpool 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.
- 82' Callum Guy makes way for Harry Pritchard at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
- 87' It looks surprising Portsmouth FC does not make any changes. Marc Bola has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 88' Blackpool FC make a change. Liam Feeney trudges off to be replaced by Michael Nottingham on 88 minutes.
- The points are shared — Portsmouth FC 0-1 Blackpool FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
37
Andre Green ↓ Andy Cannon 64'
- 7
- 16
- 5
- 10
- 17
- 2
-
26
Gareth Evans ↓ David Wheeler 76'
- 8
- 15
- 11
Bench
-
22
David Wheeler ↑ 76'
- 35
- 6
- 38
- 18
-
14
Andy Cannon ↑ 64'
- 30
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Blackpool FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 24
- 2
- 37
- 8
- 21
-
7
Nathan Delfouneso ↓ Chris Long 68'
- 27
-
25
Callum Guy ↓ Harry Pritchard 82'
- 15
- 3
Bench
- 13
- 18
- 39
-
14
Harry Pritchard ↑ 82'
-
12
Michael Nottingham ↑ 88'
-
31
Chris Long ↑ 68'
- 23
Coach
Terry McPhillips
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Chris Long | 1 |
| Marcus Harness | 1 |
| Armand Gnanduillet | 1 |
| Keshi Anderson | 1 |
| Jerry Yates | 1 |
| Albie Morgan | 1 |
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.14
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Blackpool FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.14
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Blackpool FC
60%
Portsmouth FC or Blackpool FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
14.1%
1 – 0
12.1%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
2.9%
3 – 0
2.7%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Blackpool FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 21% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 19% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.