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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' Welcome to Fratton Park that hosts another battle between Portsmouth FC and Bristol Rovers FC.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' It looks surprising Portsmouth FC does not make any changes. Joe Partington has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Bristol Rovers FC that had 291 games and scored 317 goals.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matt Clarke, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 30' Bristol Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 37' The deadlock is broken! Jonson Clarke-Harris gets on the scoresheet on 37 minutes.
- 42' James Clarke has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' The crowd applauds Oliver Hawkins as he leaves the pitch. Omar Bogle steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 56' The 35-year-old Lee Brown has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 58' Omar Bogle does the damage! The net is bulging and Portsmouth FC surge ahead!
- 63' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gavin Reilly made 291 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 64' That is a Yellow card for Portsmouth FC. Jamal Lowe will be fuming at that decision.
- 66' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Gareth Evans is replaced by James Vaughan on 66 minute.
- 71' 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.
- 76' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 77' Bristol Rovers FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gavin Reilly is hanging Alex Jakubiak on the field on 77 minute.
- 78' Viv Solomon-Otabor gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Jamal Lowe and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' A quiet spell here at Fratton Park. Portsmouth FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 85' Stuart Sinclair is replacing Tareiq Holmes-Dennis for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
- 90' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Luke Thomas | 2 |
| Jonah Ayunga | 2 |
| Gareth Evans | 2 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 2 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 1 |
| Kusini Yengi | 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.