Portsmouth FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2022-23

Portsmouth FC

3 – 1

Full Time

Bristol Rovers FC

Sat 20 Aug 2022 · 14:00 UTC Fratton Park HT 45' · FT 45'

Y 19' Glenn Whelan

Y 20' Glenn Whelan

Y 53' Lewis Gibson

Marlon Pack 57' Y

Y 72' Jordan Rossiter

Michael Morrison 73' Y

Y 85' Paul Coutts

Y 85' Sam Finley

Dane Scarlett 88' Y

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)

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

Portsmouth FC 9 games · Avg 2.8 goals Bristol Rovers FC

Last 5 meetings

2022-08-20 Portsmouth FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC 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

Recent Form

Portsmouth FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
20 Aug	Bristol Rovers FC	H	3–1	W
16 Aug	Cambridge United FC	H	4–1	W
13 Aug	Cheltenham Town FC	A	2–0	W
06 Aug	Lincoln City FC	H	0–0	D
30 Jul	Sheffield Wednesday FC	A	3–3	D
30 Apr	Sheffield Wednesday FC	A	1–4	L

Bristol Rovers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
20 Aug	Portsmouth FC	A	1–3	L
16 Aug	Barnsley FC	A	0–3	L
13 Aug	Oxford United FC	H	1–0	W
06 Aug	Burton Albion FC	A	4–0	W
30 Jul	Forest Green Rovers FC	H	1–2	L
07 Nov	Oxford United FC	A	2–2	D

Key Stats

78% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)

56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' Temperatures are rising at Fratton Park as Portsmouth FC face off against Bristol Rovers FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Bristol Rovers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
19' That is a Yellow card for Bristol Rovers FC. Glenn Whelan will be fuming at that decision.
20' Bristol Rovers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 20.
24' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 24 minute. Louis Thompson leaves to be changed by Tom Lowery.
29' Portsmouth FC is showing some good football. However, Portsmouth FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
32' Connor Ogilvie doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
33' Against the run of play, Connor Ogilvie has scored! This game has turned on its head.
38' Aaron Collins is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portsmouth FC so far.
43' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
46' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 46 minute. Glenn Whelan leaves to be changed by Harry Anderson.
51' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
53' Lewis Gibson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 53.
57' Marlon Pack picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
61' Goal! Aaron Collins scores his 44 goal in 7 matches.
64' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Ronan Curtis is replaced by Dane Scarlett on 64 minute.
69' England international Jordan Rossiter has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
72' It’s a booking for Bristol Rovers FC player. Jordan Rossiter gets a Yellow card.
73' Controversy at the stadium! Michael Morrison argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
74' Ryan Loft has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jordan Rossiter on 74 minute.
76' Fresh legs for Bristol Rovers FC! Alfie Kilgour comes on to replace Lewis Gibson.
77' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! Joe Pigott comes on to replace Michael Jacobs.
81' The Bristol Rovers FC bench stirs into life. John Marquis is withdrawn and Harvey Saunders gets his opportunity.
82' What a strike from Joe Pigott! The score is 3-1.
85' That is a Yellow card for Bristol Rovers FC. Paul Coutts will be fuming at that decision.
88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dane Scarlett on 88.
The points are shared — Portsmouth FC 3-1 Bristol Rovers FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

11
Ronan Curtis ↓ Dane Scarlett 64'
7
Marlon Pack
23
Louis Thompson ↓ Tom Lowery 24'
28
Michael Morrison
6
Connor Ogilvie
20
Sean Raggett
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Joe Pigott 77'
17
Joe Rafferty
15
Owen Dale
9
Colby Bishop ↓ Recco Hackett-Fairchild 77'
1
Joshua Griffiths

Bench

Coach Danny Cowley

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

32
Anssi Jaakkola
5
Alfie Kilgour ↑ 76'
19
Harry Anderson ↑ 46'
22
Harvey Saunders ↑ 81'
18
Ryan Loft ↑ 74'
3
Lewis Gordon

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
Jonson Clarke-Harris	1
Yengi Kusini	1

Head to Head

Portsmouth FC Form

2022-08-20 Portsmouth FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC W 2022-08-16 Portsmouth FC 4–1 Cambridge United FC W 2022-08-13 Cheltenham Town FC 0–2 Portsmouth FC W 2022-08-06 Portsmouth FC 0–0 Lincoln City FC D 2022-07-30 Sheffield Wednesday FC 3–3 Portsmouth FC D 2022-04-30 Sheffield Wednesday FC 4–1 Portsmouth FC L

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2022-08-20 Portsmouth FC 3–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2022-08-16 Barnsley FC 3–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2022-08-13 Bristol Rovers FC 1–0 Oxford United FC W 2022-08-06 Burton Albion FC 0–4 Bristol Rovers FC W 2022-07-30 Bristol Rovers FC 1–2 Forest Green Rovers FC L 2021-11-07 Oxford United FC 2–2 Bristol Rovers FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

3 / 4

1.73 Portsmouth FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.17 Bristol Rovers FC xG

I would bet for: Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Portsmouth FC52% Draw25% Bristol Rovers FC23%

Actual: Portsmouth FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes57% 0% No43%

Avg goals/match: 2.9

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	78%	22%
± 2.5	55%	45%
± 3.5	33%	67%
± 4.5	17%	83%

Double Chance

Portsmouth FC or Draw

77%

Draw or Bristol Rovers FC

48%

Portsmouth FC or Bristol Rovers FC

75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Portsmouth FC36% Draw45% Bristol Rovers FC19%

Actual: Portsmouth FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

12%

2 – 1

9.3%

1 – 0

8.7%

2 – 0

8.1%

0 – 0

7.3%

1 – 2

6.3%

0 – 1

5.5%

2 – 2

5.4%

3 – 1

Actual

3 – 0

4.6%

0 – 2

3.7%

3 – 2

3.2%

Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC

Handicap	Portsmouth FC covers	Push	Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5	12%	—	88%
-2	12%	15%	73%
-1.5	27%	—	73%
-1	27%	22%	51%
-0.5	49%	—	51%
+0.5	75%	—	25%
+1	75%	14%	10%
+1.5	90%	—	10%
+2	90%	7%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet

32% ✓

Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet

19% ✓

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