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
5 games this season
🟨 2.6/game
⚽ 6.4 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' KICK OFF: Bristol Rovers FC gets underway.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' 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 Abumere Ogogo suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 25' Alex Jakubiak is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bristol Rovers FC so far.
- 30' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 35' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
- 37' Magnificent from Jonson Clarke-Harris! That is 123 goals in 384 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 42' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Oliver Hawkins is replaced by Omar Bogle.
- 51' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bristol Rovers FC backline.
- 56' Lee Brown has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 58' Against the run of play, Omar Bogle has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 63' With 0 assists to his name this season, Craig MacGillivray is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 64' Jamal Lowe is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for James Vaughan. He replaces Gareth Evans on 66 minute.
- 71' England international Tom Naylor has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 76' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 77' The crowd applauds Alex Jakubiak as he leaves the pitch. Gavin Reilly steps in for Bristol Rovers FC.
- 78' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Jamal Lowe is replaced by Viv Solomon-Otabor on 78 minute.
- 83' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 85' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Tareiq Holmes-Dennis departs to be replaced by Stuart Sinclair.
- 90' Bristol Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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.