Portsmouth FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 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 Thomas Bramall
- Referee Kevin Johnson
- Referee G. Read
- Referee Christopher Wade
7 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 7.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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)
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' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. Bristol Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 27' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ronan Curtis makes it 1-0.
- 32' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bristol Rovers FC backline.
- 37' Supporters expect more eagerness from Erhun Oztumer, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 42' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 47' Portsmouth FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 52' Jack Baldwin, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 57' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Bristol Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 58' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace Zain Westbrooke by Erhun Oztumer on 58 minute.
- 62' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Ben Close is replaced by Andy Cannon on 62 minute.
- 67' England international Mark Little has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 70' Portsmouth FC make a change. George Byers trudges off to be replaced by Harvey White on 70 minutes.
- 75' Another substitution for Bristol Rovers FC to replace James Daly by Cameron Hargreaves on 75 minute.
- 77' Charlie Daniels is replacing Ryan Williams for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 79' Ryan Williams makes way for Charlie Daniels at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
- 84' Josh Hare is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alfie Kilgour at the 84 minute mark.
- 89' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
8
Ben Close ↓ Andy Cannon 62'
- 1
- 11
-
16
George Byers ↓ Harvey White 70'
-
19
Marcus Harness ↓ James Bolton 79'
- 9
- 20
-
7
Ryan Williams ↓ Charlie Daniels 77'
- 2
- 15
Bench
-
21
Charlie Daniels ↑ 77'
- 5
-
14
Andy Cannon ↑ 62'
-
13
James Bolton ↑ 79'
- 22
-
23
Harvey White ↑ 70'
- 40
Coach
Danny Cowley
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Zain Westbrooke ↓ Erhun Oztumer 58'
- 32
- 43
- 26
- 9
- 3
-
15
Alfie Kilgour ↓ Josh Hare 84'
-
33
Alex Rodman ↓ Zain Walker 75'
- 14
-
17
James Daly ↓ Cameron Hargreaves 75'
-
37
Pablo Martinez ↓ Mark Little 84'
Bench
- 13
-
22
Josh Hare ↑ 84'
-
2
Mark Little ↑ 84'
-
41
Erhun Oztumer ↑ 58'
-
20
Cameron Hargreaves ↑ 75'
- 24
-
28
Zain Walker ↑ 75'
Coach
Joey Barton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 3 |
| Luke Thomas | 2 |
| Jonah Ayunga | 2 |
| Gareth Evans | 2 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Alex Rodman | 1 |
| Paddy Lane | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
12.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9%
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.