Portsmouth FC vs Burton Albion FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Portsmouth FC vs Burton Albion FC — League One .
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Burton Albion FC 8 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Referee Paul Yates
- Referee Justin Amey
- Referee Daniel Leach
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Aug | Blackpool FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Aug | Coventry City FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 17 Aug | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Aug | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Sep | Coventry City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Aug | Oxford United FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 17 Aug | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Burton Albion FC this season
Burton Albion FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
0-15
1/–
16-30
5/1
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/2
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Burton Albion FC
| Jack Armer | 2 G | 1 A |
| Finn Delap | 2 G | |
| Matthew Dennis | 1 G | |
| Kgaogelo Chauke | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Portsmouth FC have kicked off against Burton Albion FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 3' Brilliant from the ! Joe Sbarra makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 3.
- 6' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kieran Wallace makes it 0-2.
- 11' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Burton Albion FC backline.
- 16' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 21' A meaty challenge results in booking for John-Joe O'Toole on 21.
- 25' The referee does not hesitate — a Red card for John-Joe O'Toole on 25 minutes.
- 27' The Burton Albion FC bench stirs into life. Joe Sbarra is withdrawn and Colin Daniel gets his opportunity.
- 32' Stephen Quinn has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 37' 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.
- 39' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ronan Curtis makes it 1-2.
- 44' England international Paul Downing has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Ryan Williams is withdrawn and Gareth Evans gets his opportunity.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' John Marquis has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 61' Supporters expect more eagerness from Lucas Akins, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 66' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 71' Portsmouth FC make a change. Ross McCrorie trudges off to be replaced by Andy Cannon on 71 minutes.
- 76' Burton Albion FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 78' Brandon Haunstrop makes way for Ellis Harrison at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Jake Buxton. He replaces Nathan Broadhead on 83 minute.
- 88' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Burton Albion FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Paul Downing. He receives a Yellow card.
- The final score is 2-2.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 38
- 33
- 8
- 1
- 11
- 10
- 5
-
7
Ryan Williams ↓ Gareth Evans 46'
-
15
Ross McCrorie ↓ Andy Cannon 71'
Bench
- 35
- 2
-
26
Gareth Evans ↑ 46'
- 9
-
22
Ellis Harrison ↑ 78'
-
14
Andy Cannon ↑ 71'
- 13
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Burton Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 2
-
14
Joe Sbarra ↓ Colin Daniel 27'
- 10
- 21
- 4
- 6
- 1
- 18
-
9
Nathan Broadhead ↓ Jake Buxton 83'
-
17
Oliver Sarkic ↓ Liam Boyce 78'
Bench
- 13
-
5
Jake Buxton ↑ 83'
- 15
-
27
Liam Boyce ↑ 78'
- 8
-
3
Colin Daniel ↑ 27'
- 19
Coach
Nigel Clough
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marcus Harness | 3 |
| Yengi Kusini | 2 |
| Matt Clarke | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Mike Fondop-Talom | 1 |
| Alex Robertson | 1 |
| Liam Boyce | 1 |
| Joe Powell | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Burton Albion FC Form
2019-09-17
Portsmouth FC
2–2
Burton Albion FC
D
2019-09-14
Burton Albion FC
0–0
Coventry City FC
D
2019-08-31
Burton Albion FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2019-08-24
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–0
Burton Albion FC
D
2019-08-20
Oxford United FC
2–4
Burton Albion FC
W
2019-08-17
Burton Albion FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.65
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
Burton Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Burton Albion FC 74% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Burton Albion FC
58%
Portsmouth FC or Burton Albion FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Burton Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.7%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 2
7.6%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
6.1%
2 – 0
6%
0 – 1
5.7%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Burton Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 19% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 17% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.