Portsmouth FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2020-21

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Sat 24 Apr 2021 · 12:00 UTC Fratton Park HT 45+3' · FT 45+6'

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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 Thomas Bramall
Referee Kevin Johnson
Referee G. Read
Referee Christopher Wade

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

Portsmouth FC 9 games · Avg 2.8 goals Bristol Rovers FC

Last 5 meetings

2021-04-24 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Bristol Rovers FC 2021-02-16 Bristol Rovers FC 3–1 Portsmouth FC 2019-10-26 Bristol Rovers FC 2–2 Portsmouth FC 2019-02-19 Portsmouth FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2018-08-21 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Portsmouth FC

Recent Form

Portsmouth FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
24 Apr	Bristol Rovers FC	H	1–0	W
20 Apr	Swindon Town FC	A	1–3	L
17 Apr	Milton Keynes Dons FC	A	0–1	L
13 Apr	Crewe Alexandra FC	A	0–0	D
10 Apr	Burton Albion FC	H	1–2	L
05 Apr	Wigan Athletic FC	A	1–0	W

Bristol Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
24 Apr	Portsmouth FC	A	0–1	L
20 Apr	Milton Keynes Dons FC	H	0–2	L
17 Apr	Lincoln City FC	H	0–1	L
10 Apr	Northampton Town FC	A	1–1	D
05 Apr	Doncaster Rovers FC	H	2–1	W
02 Apr	Ipswich Town FC	A	1–2	L

Key Stats

78% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)

56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' Portsmouth FC have kicked off against Bristol Rovers FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
5' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Joey Barton might look to freshen things up shortly.
25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
27' Ronan Curtis does the damage! The net is bulging and Portsmouth FC surge ahead!
32' The 32-year-old Ryan Williams has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
37' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
42' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Portsmouth FC and Bristol Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
47' 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 Alfie Kilgour suffering a number of foals already.
52' Pablo Martinez has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
57' Brandon Hanlan, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
58' Fresh legs for Bristol Rovers FC! Erhun Oztumer comes on to replace Zain Westbrooke.
62' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Ben Close is replaced by Andy Cannon.
67' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
70' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 70 minute. George Byers leaves to be changed by Harvey White.
75' The supporters are chanting for Cameron Hargreaves. He replaces James Daly on 75 minute.
77' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Ryan Williams departs to be replaced by Charlie Daniels.
79' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Charlie Daniels is hanging Ryan Williams on the field on 79 minute.
84' Alfie Kilgour makes way for Josh Hare at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bristol Rovers FC.
89' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Bristol Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Bristol Rovers FC.

Lineups

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

21
Charlie Daniels ↑ 77'
5
Paul Downing
14
Andy Cannon ↑ 62'
13
James Bolton ↑ 79'
22
Lewis Ward
23
Harvey White ↑ 70'
40
Alfie Stanley

Coach Danny Cowley

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

13
Joe Day
22
Josh Hare ↑ 84'
2
Mark Little ↑ 84'
41
Erhun Oztumer ↑ 58'
20
Cameron Hargreaves ↑ 75'
24
David Tutonda
28
Zain Walker ↑ 75'

Coach Joey Barton

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

2021-04-24 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Bristol Rovers FC W 2021-04-20 Swindon Town FC 3–1 Portsmouth FC L 2021-04-17 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1–0 Portsmouth FC L 2021-04-13 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–0 Portsmouth FC D 2021-04-10 Portsmouth FC 1–2 Burton Albion FC L 2021-04-05 Wigan Athletic FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC W

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2021-04-24 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2021-04-20 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Milton Keynes Dons FC L 2021-04-17 Bristol Rovers FC 0–1 Lincoln City FC L 2021-04-10 Northampton Town FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D 2021-04-05 Bristol Rovers FC 2–1 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2021-04-02 Ipswich Town FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.28 Portsmouth FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.01 Bristol Rovers FC xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Portsmouth FC46% Draw28% Bristol Rovers FC26%

Actual: Portsmouth FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes47% 0% No53%

Avg goals/match: 2.29

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	88%	12%
± 1.5	67%	33%
± 2.5	40%	60%
± 3.5	20%	80%
± 4.5	9%	91%

Double Chance

Portsmouth FC or Draw

75%

Draw or Bristol Rovers FC

54%

Portsmouth FC or Bristol Rovers FC

72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Portsmouth FC29% Draw51% Bristol Rovers FC20%

Actual: Portsmouth FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

14%

0 – 0

12.4%

1 – 0

Actual

0 – 1

2 – 1

8.1%

2 – 0

8.1%

1 – 2

6.3%

0 – 2

4.9%

2 – 2

4.2%

3 – 1

3.5%

3 – 0

3.4%

1 – 3

2.1%

Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC

Handicap	Portsmouth FC covers	Push	Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5	7%	—	93%
-2	7%	12%	81%
-1.5	19%	—	81%
-1	19%	22%	59%
-0.5	41%	—	59%
+0.5	73%	—	27%
+1	73%	17%	11%
+1.5	89%	—	11%
+2	89%	8%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet

37% ✗

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

28% ✓

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