Thursday , 2 July 2026

Portsmouth FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2023-24
Portsmouth FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Bristol Rovers FC
Sat 5 Aug 2023 · 14:00 UTC Fratton Park 19,165 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 24' Luke Thomas
Kusini Yengi 90+2' 1–1
Y 9' Sam Finley
Joe Morrell 16' Y
Tom Lowery 17' Y
Y 35' James Wilson
Y 42' Luca Hoole
Ryley Towler 45' Y
Regan Poole 64' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Portsmouth FC vs Bristol Rovers FC — League One at Fratton Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Samuel Allison
  • Assistant 1 Mark Dwyer
  • Assistant 2

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

4
3
2
Portsmouth FC 9 games · Avg 2.8 goals Bristol Rovers FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-05 Portsmouth FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2023-03-18 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Portsmouth FC 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

Recent Form

Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Aug Bristol Rovers FC H 1–1 D
07 May Wycombe Wanderers FC H 2–2 D
29 Apr Derby County FC A 1–1 D
22 Apr Accrington Stanley FC H 1–0 W
18 Apr Oxford United FC A 1–1 D
15 Apr Shrewsbury Town FC A 1–1 D
Bristol Rovers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Aug Portsmouth FC A 1–1 D
07 May Bolton Wanderers FC H 2–3 L
02 May Shrewsbury Town FC A 1–2 L
29 Apr Peterborough United FC A 0–0 D
25 Apr Plymouth Argyle FC A 0–2 L
22 Apr Port Vale FC A 0–2 L

Key Stats

78% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Fratton Park that hosts another battle between Portsmouth FC and Bristol Rovers FC.
  • 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.
  • 9' Bristol Rovers FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 14' 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 Will Norris suffering a number of foals already.
  • 16' The referee shows Portsmouth FC player a card on 16.
  • 17' It’s gonna be a card for Tom Lowery.
  • 22' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 24' Goal! Luke Thomas scores his 16 goal in 374 matches.
  • 29' Bristol Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 35' Bristol Rovers FC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 40' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marlon Pack made 387 appearances and scored 18 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 42' Bristol Rovers FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 42.
  • 45' Ryley Towler is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Tom Lowery is replaced by Christian Saydee on 46 minute.
  • 51' 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.
  • 56' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tony Scully, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 61' Another change for Bristol Rovers FC made on 61 minute. James Connolly leaves to be changed by Connor Taylor.
  • 64' It’s gonna be a card for Regan Poole.
  • 65' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Gavin Whyte is replaced by Abu Kamara.
  • 70' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 70 minutes.
  • 73' The whistle greets Ryley Towler as he departs to be replaced by Jack Sparkes.
  • 78' Luca Hoole has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 81' Antony Evans is replacing Aaron Collins for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Scott Sinclair. He replaces Luke Thomas on 82 minute.
  • 83' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Tony Scully is replaced by Kusini Yengi.
  • 88' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Bristol Rovers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-1.

Lineups

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Mousinho

Bristol Rovers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Joey Barton

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ronan Curtis 3
Connor Ogilvie 2
Colby Bishop 2
Luke Thomas 2
Jonah Ayunga 2
Gareth Evans 2
Joe Pigott 1
Chris Lines 1

Head to Head

2023-08-05 Portsmouth FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC 2023-03-18 Bristol Rovers FC 0–2 Portsmouth FC 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

Portsmouth FC Form

2023-08-05 Portsmouth FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D 2023-05-07 Portsmouth FC 2–2 Wycombe Wanderers FC D 2023-04-29 Derby County FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC D 2023-04-22 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Accrington Stanley FC W 2023-04-18 Oxford United FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC D 2023-04-15 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC D

Bristol Rovers FC Form

2023-08-05 Portsmouth FC 1–1 Bristol Rovers FC D 2023-05-07 Bristol Rovers FC 2–3 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2023-05-02 Shrewsbury Town FC 2–1 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-04-29 Peterborough United FC 0–0 Bristol Rovers FC D 2023-04-25 Plymouth Argyle FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L 2023-04-22 Port Vale FC 2–0 Bristol Rovers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.4 Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.98 Bristol Rovers FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Portsmouth FC48% Draw28% Bristol Rovers FC24%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.38
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 69%
31%
± 2.5 42%
58%
± 3.5 22%
78%
± 4.5 10%
90%

Double Chance

Portsmouth FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Bristol Rovers FC
52%
Portsmouth FC or Bristol Rovers FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Portsmouth FC31% Draw50% Bristol Rovers FC19%
Actual: Bristol Rovers FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.8%
0 – 0
11.4%
2 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 0
4%
3 – 2
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC

Handicap Portsmouth FC covers Push Bristol Rovers FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 14% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 23% 55%
-0.5 45% — 55%
+0.5 75% — 25%
+1 75% 16% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
38% ✓
Bristol Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

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