Portsmouth FC vs Bristol Rovers FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 Samuel Allison
- Assistant 1 Mark Dwyer
- Assistant 2
4 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 10.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (9 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Fratton Park!
- 5' 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 Ryley Towler suffering a number of foals already.
- 9' A moment of madness from Sam Finley on 9 minutes earns him a card. Bristol Rovers FC will be frustrated.
- 14' 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.
- 16' That looks like a foul for a card for Joe Morrell.
- 17' Tom Lowery has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 17.
- 22' England international Sam Finley has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 24' The England Luke Thomas breaks the deadlock on 24 minutes. 0-1!
- 29' The travelling Bristol Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 34' Marlon Pack has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' James Wilson picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 42' Luca Hoole picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 45' The referee shows Portsmouth FC player a card on 45.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Christian Saydee. He replaces Tom Lowery on 46 minute.
- 51' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 61' It is a substitution in Bristol Rovers FC team. James Connolly is replaced by Connor Taylor on 61 minute.
- 64' A moment of madness from Regan Poole on 64 minutes earns him a card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
- 65' Abu Kamara is replacing Gavin Whyte for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 70' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 70 minutes.
- 73' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Ryley Towler exits the field as Jack Sparkes enters on 73.
- 78' Bristol Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 81' Antony Evans is replacing Aaron Collins for the Bristol Rovers FC side.
- 82' The Bristol Rovers FC manager makes a substitution. Luke Thomas departs to be replaced by Scott Sinclair.
- 83' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 83 minute. Tony Scully leaves to be changed by Kusini Yengi.
- 88' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 6
-
11
Gavin Whyte ↓ Abu Kamara 65'
- 17
-
26
Tom Lowery ↓ Christian Saydee 46'
- 16
- 9
- 5
-
10
Tony Scully ↓ Yengi Kusini 83'
-
4
Ryley Towler ↓ Jack Sparkes 73'
Bench
- 31
- 20
-
21
Jack Sparkes ↑ 73'
-
19
Yengi Kusini ↑ 83'
-
15
Christian Saydee ↑ 46'
-
25
Abu Kamara ↑ 65'
- 24
Coach
John Mousinho
Bristol Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 9
- 6
-
10
Aaron Collins ↓ Antony Evans 81'
- 5
-
11
Luke Thomas ↓ Scott Sinclair 82'
- 20
- 30
- 33
-
3
Lewis Gordon ↓ Joshua Grant 65'
-
2
James Connolly ↓ Connor Taylor 61'
Bench
-
7
Scott Sinclair ↑ 82'
- 1
-
4
Joshua Grant ↑ 65'
-
21
Antony Evans ↑ 81'
- 25
-
17
Connor Taylor ↑ 61'
- 44
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 |
| Owen Dale | 1 |
| Chris Lines | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.