Portsmouth FC vs Charlton Athletic FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Charlton Athletic FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Charlton Athletic FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Carl Boyeson
- Referee John Busby
- Referee Michael Webb
- Referee John Flynn
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Sunderland AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | Gillingham FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Oxford United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Northampton Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Blackpool FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
69%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
77%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Fratton Park that hosts another battle between Portsmouth FC and Charlton Athletic FC.
- 5' Ben Amos has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Charlton Athletic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' Charlton Athletic FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 20' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' Callum Johnson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portsmouth FC so far.
- 26' Jonny Williams adds to his 0 season tally! Charlton Athletic FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 31' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 36' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 41' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 46' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Jack Whatmough is withdrawn and Rasmus Nicolaisen gets his opportunity.
- 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 56' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 376 games and scored 532 goals.
- 59' Controversy at the stadium! Ben Amos argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 64' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Marcus Harness has done his job and it is now time for Ellis Harrison to step up.
- 69' Ian Maatsen is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portsmouth FC tonight.
- 71' Another change for Charlton Athletic FC made on 71 minute. Omar Bogle leaves to be changed by Chuks Aneke.
- 71' Ian Maatsen is having his name booked by the referee on 71.
- 74' Ben Purrington has so much to prove this time. He replaces Akin Famewo on 74 minute.
- 79' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 82' Chuks Aneke has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 82 minutes.
- 84' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Callum Johnson is replaced by Jordy Hiwula.
- 89' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' It’s a booking for Portsmouth FC player. Rasmus Nicolaisen gets a Yellow card.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Portsmouth FC.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 3
- 1
- 11
-
19
Marcus Harness ↓ Ellis Harrison 64'
- 9
- 20
- 7
- 14
-
2
Callum Johnson ↓ Jordy Hiwula 84'
Bench
- 35
- 8
- 23
-
10
Ellis Harrison ↑ 64'
- 17
-
26
Jordy Hiwula ↑ 84'
-
15
Rasmus Nicolaisen ↑ 46'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Charlton Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
-
7
Jonny Williams ↓ Paul Smyth 71'
- 13
- 16
-
17
Omar Bogle ↓ Chuks Aneke 71'
- 14
- 15
- 8
-
5
Akin Famewo ↓ Ben Purrington 74'
- 12
- 22
Bench
-
10
Chuks Aneke ↑ 71'
-
3
Ben Purrington ↑ 74'
-
28
Paul Smyth ↑ 71'
- 30
- 19
- 35
- 23
Coach
Lee Bowyer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Scott Fraser | 2 |
| Michael Jacobs | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Terry Devlin | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Abu Kamara | 1 |
| Jayden Stockley | 1 |
| Ryan Inniss | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Charlton Athletic FC Form
2020-10-31
Portsmouth FC
0–2
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2020-10-27
Charlton Athletic FC
2–0
Oxford United FC
W
2020-10-24
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2020-10-20
Blackpool FC
0–1
Charlton Athletic FC
W
2020-10-17
Charlton Athletic FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2020-10-03
Charlton Athletic FC
0–0
Sunderland AFC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.02
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37
Charlton Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Charlton Athletic FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Charlton Athletic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.39
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Charlton Athletic FC
72%
Portsmouth FC or Charlton Athletic FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Charlton Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
11.4%
0 – 0
11.3%
1 – 2
8.5%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
4.4%
1 – 3
3.9%
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Charlton Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 16% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 22% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Charlton Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

