Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Portsmouth FC vs Burton Albion FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2021-22
Portsmouth FC
2 – 1
Full Time
Burton Albion FC
Tue 8 Feb 2022 · 19:45 UTC Fratton Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Sean Raggett 5' Y
Y 18' Michael Mancienne
Y 29' Joe Powell
Ronan Curtis 34' Y
Y 47' Terry Taylor

Overview

Match Preview

Portsmouth FC vs Burton Albion FC — League One at Fratton Park.

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

7
2
2
Portsmouth FC 11 games · Avg 3.1 goals Burton Albion FC
Last 5 meetings
2022-02-08 Portsmouth FC 2–1 Burton Albion FC 2021-09-28 Burton Albion FC 2–1 Portsmouth FC 2021-04-10 Portsmouth FC 1–2 Burton Albion FC 2020-10-03 Burton Albion FC 2–4 Portsmouth FC 2019-09-17 Portsmouth FC 2–2 Burton Albion FC

Recent Form

Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Feb Burton Albion FC H 2–1 W
05 Feb Oxford United FC A 2–3 L
31 Jan Charlton Athletic FC H 1–2 L
27 Nov Gillingham FC A 1–0 W
23 Nov Lincoln City FC A 3–0 W
20 Nov AFC Wimbledon H 2–1 W
Burton Albion FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Feb Portsmouth FC A 1–2 L
05 Feb Sheffield Wednesday FC H 0–2 L
29 Jan Lincoln City FC A 2–1 W
27 Nov Doncaster Rovers FC H 2–0 W
23 Nov Accrington Stanley FC H 4–0 W
20 Nov Milton Keynes Dons FC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

73% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
73% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
13% Clean Sheets
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' What a night it is going to be! Portsmouth FC welcome Burton Albion FC for this crunch clash at Fratton Park.
  • 5' Sean Raggett is having his name booked by the referee on 5.
  • 10' Cameron Borthwick-Jackson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 51 appearances.
  • 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 18' Michael Mancienne was booked on 18.
  • 23' 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 Ciaran Gilligan suffering a number of foals already.
  • 28' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 29' Burton Albion FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 33' What composure from Sean Raggett! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 34' The referee has no hesitation. Ronan Curtis is booked for Portsmouth FC — Yellow card on 34.
  • 39' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 41' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Michael Jacobs makes it 2-0.
  • 46' The 27-year-old George Hirst has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 47' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Terry Taylor on 47 minutes.
  • 50' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Gassan Ahadme makes it 2-1.
  • 55' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 60' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 63' It is a substitution in Burton Albion FC team. Terry Taylor is replaced by Harry Chapman on 63 minute.
  • 68' Denver Hume has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 73' The whistle greets Louis Thompson as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Tunnicliffe.
  • 78' 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.
  • 80' Recco Hackett-Fairchild has so much to prove this time. He replaces Denver Hume on 80 minute.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Christian Saydee. He replaces Michael Mancienne on 82 minute.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Clark Robertson. He replaces Michael Jacobs on 85 minute.
  • 86' Another substitution for Burton Albion FC to replace Gassan Ahadme by Louis Moult on 86 minute.
  • Portsmouth FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Cowley

Burton Albion FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Marcus Harness 3
Colby Bishop 2
Yengi Kusini 2
Matt Clarke 2
Jack Whatmough 1
Gassan Ahadme 1
Oliver Hawkins 1
Devante Cole 1

Head to Head

2022-02-08 Portsmouth FC 2–1 Burton Albion FC 2021-09-28 Burton Albion FC 2–1 Portsmouth FC 2021-04-10 Portsmouth FC 1–2 Burton Albion FC 2020-10-03 Burton Albion FC 2–4 Portsmouth FC 2019-09-17 Portsmouth FC 2–2 Burton Albion FC

Portsmouth FC Form

2022-02-08 Portsmouth FC 2–1 Burton Albion FC W 2022-02-05 Oxford United FC 3–2 Portsmouth FC L 2022-01-31 Portsmouth FC 1–2 Charlton Athletic FC L 2021-11-27 Gillingham FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC W 2021-11-23 Lincoln City FC 0–3 Portsmouth FC W 2021-11-20 Portsmouth FC 2–1 AFC Wimbledon W

Burton Albion FC Form

2022-02-08 Portsmouth FC 2–1 Burton Albion FC L 2022-02-05 Burton Albion FC 0–2 Sheffield Wednesday FC L 2022-01-29 Lincoln City FC 1–2 Burton Albion FC W 2021-11-27 Burton Albion FC 2–0 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2021-11-23 Burton Albion FC 4–0 Accrington Stanley FC W 2021-11-20 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1–0 Burton Albion FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.55 Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28 Burton Albion FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Portsmouth FC46% Draw26% Burton Albion FC28%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.83
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Portsmouth FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Burton Albion FC
54%
Portsmouth FC or Burton Albion FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Portsmouth FC31% Draw46% Burton Albion FC23%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC

Handicap Portsmouth FC covers Push Burton Albion FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 21% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 70% — 30%
+1 70% 17% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Burton Albion FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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