Portsmouth FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Bristol Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Referee Christopher Kidd
- Referee Neil Hair
- Referee Christopher Wade
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Southend United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 09 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Feb | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jan | Luton Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Feb | Southend United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
78%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Portsmouth FC to score. At the same time, Bristol Rovers FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Bristol Rovers FC's compact .
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 37' The England Jonson Clarke-Harris breaks the deadlock on 37 minutes. 0-1!
- 42' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' Oliver Hawkins makes way for Omar Bogle at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
- 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 56' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 58' GOAL! Omar Bogle scores on 58. Assisted by Ronan Curtis
- 63' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bristol Rovers FC backline.
- 64' Jamal Lowe is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
- 66' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Gareth Evans departs to be replaced by James Vaughan.
- 71' It looks surprising Portsmouth FC does not make any changes. Gareth Evans has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 76' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 77' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 77 minute. Alex Jakubiak leaves to be changed by Gavin Reilly.
- 78' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 78 minute. Jamal Lowe leaves to be changed by Viv Solomon-Otabor.
- 83' Over 83 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 85' A change in the Bristol Rovers FC ranks — Tareiq Holmes-Dennis exits the field as Stuart Sinclair enters on 85.
- 90' Christian Burgess is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portsmouth FC tonight.
- It finishes all square. Portsmouth FC and Bristol Rovers FC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 6
- 5
-
10
Jamal Lowe ↓ Viv Solomon-Otabor 78'
- 33
- 2
-
26
Gareth Evans C ↓ James Vaughan 66'
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↓ Omar Bogle 46'
- 3
- 15
- 11
Bench
- 35
- 38
- 17
-
19
Viv Solomon-Otabor ↑ 78'
-
22
Omar Bogle ↑ 46'
-
32
James Vaughan ↑ 66'
- 24
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 15
- 5
- 22
- 7
- 13
- 6
-
17
Alex Jakubiak ↓ Gavin Reilly 77'
- 25
- 19
Bench
- 21
- 28
-
24
Stuart Sinclair ↑ 85'
- 14
- 10
- 26
-
20
Gavin Reilly ↑ 77'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 3 |
| Gareth Evans | 2 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Luke Thomas | 2 |
| Jonah Ayunga | 2 |
| Joe Pigott | 1 |
| Chris Lines | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Bristol Rovers FC Form
2019-02-19
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2019-02-09
Bristol Rovers FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2019-02-02
Southend United FC
1–2
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2019-01-29
Bristol Rovers FC
2–2
Peterborough United FC
D
2019-01-19
Bristol Rovers FC
0–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2019-01-12
Accrington Stanley FC
0–0
Bristol Rovers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.23
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
59%
Portsmouth FC or Bristol Rovers FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.3%
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Bristol Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.