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 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
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
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Portsmouth FC have kicked off against Charlton Athletic FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' 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.
- 10' 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 Callum Johnson suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 371 games and scored 525 goals.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Charlton Athletic FC backline.
- 26' Goal! Jonny Williams scores his 2 goal in 322 matches.
- 31' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 36' Portsmouth FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 41' The 35-year-old Tom Naylor has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' Rasmus Nicolaisen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jack Whatmough at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' It’s high time Lee Bowyer made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 59' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ben Amos on 59 minutes.
- 64' Ellis Harrison gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Marcus Harness and will look to change the dynamic.
- 69' Charlton Athletic FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 71' Chuks Aneke is ready to make an impact after coming on for Omar Bogle at the 71 minute mark.
- 71' Ian Maatsen was booked on 71.
- 74' The crowd applauds Akin Famewo as he leaves the pitch. Ben Purrington steps in for Charlton Athletic FC.
- 79' Over 79 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 82' Against the run of play, Chuks Aneke has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 84' Jordy Hiwula has so much to prove this time. He replaces Callum Johnson on 84 minute.
- 89' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Portsmouth FC and Charlton Athletic FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Portsmouth FC. Rasmus Nicolaisen will be fuming at that decision.
- 0-2 the final result. Portsmouth FC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
|---|---|
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Terry Devlin | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Scott Fraser | 2 |
| Michael Jacobs | 2 |
| Connor Ogilvie | 1 |
| Andre Green | 1 |
| Josh Davison | 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.

