Sunday , 16 August 2026

Portsmouth FC vs Blackpool FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Portsmouth FC
0 – 1
Full Time
Blackpool FC
Sat 20 Feb 2021 · 15:00 UTC Fratton Park HT 45+4' · FT 45+6'
Y 19' Luke Garbutt
Y 33' Ellis Simms
Andy Cannon 71' Y
Y 89' Jordan Gabriel
Ronan Curtis 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Portsmouth FC vs Blackpool FC — League One at Fratton Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Adrian Tranter
  • Referee Samuel Allison
  • Referee Justin Amey
  • Referee Simon Shaw

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

1
2
4
Portsmouth FC 7 games · Avg 1.7 goals Blackpool FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-02-20 Portsmouth FC 0–1 Blackpool FC 2020-12-01 Blackpool FC 1–0 Portsmouth FC 2019-08-31 Blackpool FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC 2019-01-12 Portsmouth FC 0–1 Blackpool FC 2018-08-11 Blackpool FC 1–2 Portsmouth FC

Recent Form

Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Feb Blackpool FC H 0–1 L
16 Feb Bristol Rovers FC A 1–3 L
09 Feb Swindon Town FC H 2–0 W
06 Feb Plymouth Argyle FC H 2–2 D
02 Feb Charlton Athletic FC A 3–1 W
26 Jan Lincoln City FC H 0–1 L
Blackpool FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Feb Portsmouth FC A 1–0 W
16 Feb Rochdale AFC H 1–0 W
06 Feb Ipswich Town FC A 0–2 L
02 Feb Northampton Town FC H 2–0 W
26 Jan Wigan Athletic FC A 5–0 W
23 Jan Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Blackpool FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Blackpool FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Portsmouth FC and Blackpool FC get this one started.
  • 5' Blackpool FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 10' Blackpool FC is showing some good football. However, Blackpool FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 19' Luke Garbutt was booked on 19.
  • 24' The 33-year-old Ken Dougall has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 29' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Chris Maxwell made 378 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 33' The referee calls foul for Ellis Simms. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 38' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 43' With 0 assists to his name this season, Craig MacGillivray is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Blackpool FC.
  • 46' Blackpool FC ring the changes. Ellis Simms has done his job and it is now time for Demetri Mitchell to step up.
  • 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 56' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 61' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Marcus Harness is replaced by George Byers on 61 minute.
  • 66' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Portsmouth FC and Blackpool FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 71' The referee calls foul for Andy Cannon. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 75' Sullay Kaikai makes way for Elliot Embleton at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Blackpool FC.
  • 77' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Ryan Williams by Jordy Hiwula on 77 minute.
  • 82' Jerry Yates is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the forward.
  • 84' Matthew Virtue-Thick is ready to make an impact after coming on for Grant Ward at the 84 minute mark.
  • 89' Controversy at the stadium! Jordan Gabriel argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 90' Portsmouth FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 0-1 the final result. Portsmouth FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenny Jackett

Blackpool FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ronan Curtis 2
Ronan Curtis 2
Albie Morgan 1
Owen Dale 1
Matt Clarke 1
Jake Beesley 1
Christopher Hamilton 1
Matt Clarke 1

Head to Head

2021-02-20 Portsmouth FC 0–1 Blackpool FC 2020-12-01 Blackpool FC 1–0 Portsmouth FC 2019-08-31 Blackpool FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC 2019-01-12 Portsmouth FC 0–1 Blackpool FC 2018-08-11 Blackpool FC 1–2 Portsmouth FC

Portsmouth FC Form

2021-02-20 Portsmouth FC 0–1 Blackpool FC L 2021-02-16 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Portsmouth FC L 2021-02-09 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Swindon Town FC W 2021-02-06 Portsmouth FC 2–2 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2021-02-02 Charlton Athletic FC 1–3 Portsmouth FC W 2021-01-26 Portsmouth FC 0–1 Lincoln City FC L

Blackpool FC Form

2021-02-20 Portsmouth FC 0–1 Blackpool FC W 2021-02-16 Blackpool FC 1–0 Rochdale AFC W 2021-02-06 Ipswich Town FC 2–0 Blackpool FC L 2021-02-02 Blackpool FC 2–0 Northampton Town FC W 2021-01-26 Wigan Athletic FC 0–5 Blackpool FC W 2021-01-23 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2–1 Blackpool FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.06 Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 Blackpool FC xG
I would bet for: Portsmouth FC or Blackpool FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Portsmouth FC32% Draw31% Blackpool FC37%
Actual: Blackpool FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 65%
35%
± 2.5 37%
63%
± 3.5 18%
82%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Portsmouth FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Blackpool FC
68%
Portsmouth FC or Blackpool FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Portsmouth FC23% Draw52% Blackpool FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.4%
0 – 0
13.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
10.6%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
6.9%
0 – 2
6.8%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 3
2.8%
0 – 3
2.5%
3 – 1
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC

Handicap Portsmouth FC covers Push Blackpool FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 19% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 20% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Blackpool FC keeps clean sheet
35% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.