Portsmouth FC vs Cambridge United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2023-24

Portsmouth FC

3 – 1

Full Time

Cambridge United FC

Tue 13 Feb 2024 · 19:45 UTC Fratton Park 19,445 HT 45' · FT 45'

0–1 38' Danny Andrew

Yengi Kusini pen 44' 1–1

Myles Peart-Harris 59' 2–1

Abu Kamara 71' 3–1

Y 5' Ryan Bennett

Will Norris 39' Y

Y 44' Jack Lankester

Y 44' Jack Stevens

Y 45' James Gibbons

Y 61' Michael Morrison

Jack Sparkes 89' Y

Overview

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Portsmouth FC vs Cambridge United FC — League One at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Cambridge United FC 14 games · 21 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Samuel Allison
Assistant 1 Ian Cooper
Assistant 2 George Byrne

5 games this season 🟨 3.6/game ⚽ 13.0 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Huddersfield Town AFC	14	29
2	Stockport County FC	15	29
3	Oxford United FC	13	26
4	Luton Town FC	14	24
5	Sheffield Wednesday FC	14	23
6	Plymouth Argyle FC	15	23
7	Reading FC	15	22
8	Bradford City AFC	13	22
9	Milton Keynes Dons FC	14	21
10	Cambridge United FC	14	21
11	Leicester City FC	13	19
12	Mansfield Town FC	13	19
13	Wycombe Wanderers FC	13	18
14	Leyton Orient FC	13	17
15	Burton Albion FC	15	17
16	Stevenage FC	12	16
17	AFC Wimbledon	14	16
18	Notts County FC	12	14
19	Wigan Athletic FC	15	14
20	Blackpool FC	13	12
21	Doncaster Rovers FC	13	12
22	Peterborough United FC	13	10
23	Barnsley FC	13	9
24	Bromley FC	13	9

Head-to-Head

Portsmouth FC 5 games · Avg 2.6 goals Cambridge United FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-02-13 Portsmouth FC 3–1 Cambridge United FC 2023-10-24 Cambridge United FC 0–0 Portsmouth FC 2023-03-04 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC 2022-08-16 Portsmouth FC 4–1 Cambridge United FC 2021-09-18 Portsmouth FC 1–2 Cambridge United FC

Recent Form

Portsmouth FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
13 Feb	Cambridge United FC	H	3–1	W
10 Feb	Carlisle United FC	A	1–0	W
03 Feb	Northampton Town FC	H	4–1	W
30 Jan	Oxford United FC	A	2–2	D
27 Jan	Port Vale FC	A	1–0	W
20 Jan	Fleetwood Town FC	A	1–0	W

Cambridge United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
13 Feb	Portsmouth FC	A	1–3	L
10 Feb	Cheltenham Town FC	H	0–1	L
03 Feb	Shrewsbury Town FC	A	2–1	W
27 Jan	Burton Albion FC	H	0–0	D
20 Jan	Exeter City FC	A	0–0	D
13 Jan	Fleetwood Town FC	H	2–1	W

Key Stats

60% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)

60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

7% Clean Sheets
Cambridge United FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Cambridge United FC

0-15

1/1

16-30

–/2

31-45

2/4

46-60

6/3

61-75

4/5

76+

7/5

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Cambridge United FC

Ben Knight	4 G	2 A
Shayne Lavery	3 G	2 A
Sullay Kaikai	3 G	1 A
Gassan Ahadme	3 G
Zak Bradshaw	2 G	1 A

Events

Match Events

0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Portsmouth FC is hosting Cambridge United FC for another epic battle.
5' Cambridge United FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 5.
10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
15' 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.
20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Portsmouth FC and Cambridge United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
25' Abu Kamara is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portsmouth FC so far.
30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
35' The 32-year-old Jordan Cousins has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
36' Owen Moxon gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Tom Lowery and will look to change the dynamic.
38' Cambridge United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Danny Andrew on 38.
39' That is a card for Portsmouth FC. Will Norris will be fuming at that decision.
44' What a moment for Kusini Yengi! That strike on 44 puts his side firmly in control.
44' It’s a booking for Cambridge United FC player. Jack Lankester gets a card.
45' Poor challenge from James Gibbons. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Michael Morrison, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
55' It’s high time Neil Harris made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
59' Myles Peart-Harris adds to his 0 season tally! Portsmouth FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
61' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Michael Morrison.
66' Cambridge United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
71' A stunning finish from Abu Kamara — that came from absolutely nowhere!
72' Liam Bennett has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Gibbons on 72 minute.
76' Another change for Cambridge United FC made on 76 minute. James Brophy leaves to be changed by Macauley Bonne.
81' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Will Norris made 354 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
86' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 86 minutes.
89' A moment of madness from Jack Sparkes on 89 minutes earns him a card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Mousinho

Cambridge United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

27
Macauley Bonne ↑ 76'
21
Elias Kachunga ↑ 72'
4
Paul Digby ↑ 76'
19
Adam May ↑ 76'
16
Zeno Ibsen Rossi
25
Will Mannion
2
Liam Bennett ↑ 72'

Coach Neil Harris

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Ronan Curtis	2
Joe Ironside	2
Colby Bishop	2
Myles Peart-Harris	1
Abu Kamara	1
Danny Andrew	1
Liam O'Neil	1
Connor Ogilvie	1

Head to Head

Portsmouth FC Form

2024-02-13 Portsmouth FC 3–1 Cambridge United FC W 2024-02-10 Carlisle United FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC W 2024-02-03 Portsmouth FC 4–1 Northampton Town FC W 2024-01-30 Oxford United FC 2–2 Portsmouth FC D 2024-01-27 Port Vale FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC W 2024-01-20 Fleetwood Town FC 0–1 Portsmouth FC W

Cambridge United FC Form

2024-02-13 Portsmouth FC 3–1 Cambridge United FC L 2024-02-10 Cambridge United FC 0–1 Cheltenham Town FC L 2024-02-03 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–2 Cambridge United FC W 2024-01-27 Cambridge United FC 0–0 Burton Albion FC D 2024-01-20 Exeter City FC 0–0 Cambridge United FC D 2024-01-13 Cambridge United FC 2–1 Fleetwood Town FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.82 Portsmouth FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.02 Cambridge United FC xG

I would bet for: Portsmouth FC to win 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Portsmouth FC57% Draw24% Cambridge United FC19%

Actual: Portsmouth FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes54% 0% No46%

Avg goals/match: 2.84

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

81%

Draw or Cambridge United FC

43%

Portsmouth FC or Cambridge United FC

76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Portsmouth FC39% Draw44% Cambridge United FC17%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

11.7%

1 – 0

9.9%

2 – 1

9.5%

2 – 0

9.5%

0 – 0

7.7%

3 – 1

Actual

3 – 0

5.6%

1 – 2

5.3%

0 – 1

5.1%

2 – 2

4.9%

3 – 2

0 – 2

Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC

Handicap	Portsmouth FC covers	Push	Cambridge United FC covers
-2.5	15%	—	85%
-2	15%	17%	68%
-1.5	32%	—	68%
-1	32%	23%	45%
-0.5	55%	—	45%
+0.5	80%	—	20%
+1	80%	12%	7%
+1.5	93%	—	7%
+2	93%	5%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet

37% ✓

Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet

17% ✓

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