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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 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

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
15% Clean Sheets
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' We are underway at Fratton Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' A quiet spell here at Fratton Park. Portsmouth FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 15' Blackpool FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 19' That is a Yellow card for Blackpool FC. Luke Garbutt will be fuming at that decision.
  • 24' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 29' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Blackpool FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 33' Controversy at the stadium! Ellis Simms argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
  • 43' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jerry Yates, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
  • 46' Blackpool FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Demetri Mitchell is hanging Ellis Simms on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Blackpool FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 61' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Marcus Harness is withdrawn and George Byers gets his opportunity.
  • 66' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 71' It’s a booking for Portsmouth FC player. Andy Cannon gets a Yellow card.
  • 75' A tactical swap from Blackpool FC — Elliot Embleton on, Sullay Kaikai off on 75 minutes.
  • 77' Jordy Hiwula has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Williams on 77 minute.
  • 82' Jerry Yates does the damage! The net is bulging and Blackpool FC surge ahead!
  • 84' A tactical swap from Blackpool FC — Matthew Virtue-Thick on, Grant Ward off on 84 minutes.
  • 89' Blackpool FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 89.
  • 90' The referee shows Portsmouth FC player a Yellow card on 90.
  • The points are shared — Portsmouth FC 0-1 Blackpool FC. Honours even.

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
Matt Clarke 1
Jake Beesley 1
Christopher Hamilton 1
Matt Clarke 1
Chris Long 1
Marcus Harness 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.