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 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
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' In just a few seconds Fratton Park will turn into a battlefield for Portsmouth FC and Charlton Athletic FC.
- 5' It looks surprising Charlton Athletic FC does not make any changes. Marcus Harness has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' Charlton Athletic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 20' England international Callum Johnson has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 26' GOAL! Jonny Williams scores on 26. Assisted by Ian Maatsen
- 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Charlton Athletic FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 36' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 41' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Portsmouth FC and Charlton Athletic FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 46' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Jack Whatmough departs to be replaced by Rasmus Nicolaisen.
- 51' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ronan Curtis, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 21 goals in the last 18 games.
- 56' Portsmouth FC is showing some good football. However, Portsmouth FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 59' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ben Amos.
- 64' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! Ellis Harrison comes on to replace Marcus Harness.
- 69' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 71' Chuks Aneke is replacing Omar Bogle for the Charlton Athletic FC side.
- 71' It’s a booking for Charlton Athletic FC player. Ian Maatsen gets a Yellow card.
- 74' The whistle greets Akin Famewo as he departs to be replaced by Ben Purrington.
- 79' 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.
- 82' Magnificent from Chuks Aneke! That is 26 goals in 177 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 84' Jordy Hiwula gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Callum Johnson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 89' The energy levels are beginning to show. Lee Bowyer might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 90' Rasmus Nicolaisen was booked on 90.
- Portsmouth FC will have plenty to reflect on. Charlton Athletic FC were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Josh Davison | 1 |
| Jayden Fevrier | 1 |
| Lyle Taylor | 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.

