Portsmouth FC vs Carlisle United FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Carlisle United FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Carlisle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Leigh Doughty
- Assistant 1 George Byrne
- Assistant 2 Carl Fitch-Jackson
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Carlisle United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Oct | Port Vale FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Sep | Lincoln City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | Barnsley FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Oct | Leyton Orient FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Sep | Derby County FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Portsmouth FC launch into their encounter with Carlisle United FC.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. John Mousinho might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Portsmouth FC have won 534 goals from 378 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 15' 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 Fin Back suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Carlisle United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' The 27-year-old Daniel Butterworth has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 40' It’s high time made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 48' The referee has no hesitation. Alfie McCalmont is booked for Carlisle United FC — card on 48.
- 53' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 58' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Faustino Anjorin has done his job and it is now time for Christian Saydee to step up.
- 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Carlisle United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 68' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Paddy Lane made 289 appearances and scored 21 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Daniel Butterworth. He replaces Alfie McCalmont on 69 minute.
- 70' The referee shows Carlisle United FC player a card on 70.
- 73' The referee has no hesitation. Joe Garner is booked for Carlisle United FC — card on 73.
- 77' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Paddy Lane is replaced by Kusini Yengi.
- 78' Portsmouth FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 78' The whistle greets Joe Garner as he departs to be replaced by Luke Plange.
- 83' 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.
- 84' The Carlisle United FC manager makes a substitution. Callum Guy departs to be replaced by Jack Robinson.
- 89' The travelling Carlisle United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 90' Sean Raggett is replacing Alex Robertson for the Portsmouth FC side.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Portsmouth FC players.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 18
- 17
- 21
- 16
- 9
- 5
- 28
-
8
Alex Robertson ↓ Sean Raggett 90'
-
32
Paddy Lane ↓ Yengi Kusini 77'
- 25
Bench
- 31
- 6
-
20
Sean Raggett ↑ 90'
- 14
-
19
Yengi Kusini ↑ 77'
-
15
Christian Saydee ↑ 58'
- 24
Coach
John Mousinho
Carlisle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 24
- 1
-
8
Callum Guy ↓ Jack Robinson 84'
-
14
Joe Garner ↓ Luke Plange 78'
- 5
- 10
- 3
- 2
- 4
- 7
Bench
- 26
- 9
-
11
Daniel Butterworth ↑ 69'
-
19
Jack Robinson ↑ 84'
-
27
Luke Plange ↑ 78'
- 12
- 13
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Conor Shaughnessy | 1 |
| Paddy Lane | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Carlisle United FC Form
2023-10-21
Portsmouth FC
1–0
Carlisle United FC
L
2023-10-14
Carlisle United FC
0–1
Leyton Orient FC
L
2023-10-07
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–3
Carlisle United FC
W
2023-10-03
Carlisle United FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
2023-09-30
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–0
Carlisle United FC
L
2023-09-23
Carlisle United FC
0–2
Derby County FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.32
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
Carlisle United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 66% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.07
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Carlisle United FC
47%
Portsmouth FC or Carlisle United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
15%
1 – 1
13.4%
2 – 0
10.5%
0 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
8%
3 – 0
4.6%
1 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 2
3.3%
2 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Carlisle United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 25% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 14% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Carlisle United FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.