Portsmouth FC vs Cheltenham Town FC, League One 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Cheltenham Town FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cheltenham Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 16 Oct | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Oct | Sunderland AFC | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Oct | Morecambe FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Oct | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Cheltenham Town FC gets underway.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joe Morrell, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 6' Lewis Freestone has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 6 minutes.
- 11' Ronan Curtis has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 16' It looks like no one’s ball. Cheltenham Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 21' Scott Flinders, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 26' A quiet spell here at Fratton Park. Cheltenham Town FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 31' Ellis Chapman has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 322 appearances.
- 32' Magnificent from Recco Hackett-Fairchild! That is 24 goals in 20 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 37' 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.
- 42' Antigua & Barbuda international Mahlon Romeo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 47' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Cheltenham Town FC's compact .
- 49' Cheltenham Town FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 49.
- 54' The 25-year-old Grant Horton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' The supporters are chanting for Grant Horton. He replaces Matthew Pollock on 56 minute.
- 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 66' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 68' It is a substitution in Cheltenham Town FC team. Ellis Chapman is replaced by Daniel Crowley on 68 minute.
- 70' The whistle greets Louis Thompson as he departs to be replaced by Shaun Williams.
- 73' Miguel Azeez gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Recco Hackett-Fairchild and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' Another substitution for Cheltenham Town FC to replace Kyle Vassell by Kyle Joseph on 75 minute.
- 78' Shaun Williams was booked on 78.
- 81' Portsmouth FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 81' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. John Marquis is withdrawn and George Hirst gets his opportunity.
- 86' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Duff will be considering his options from the bench.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Daniel Crowley. He receives a Yellow card.
- The points are shared — Portsmouth FC 1-1 Cheltenham Town FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 11
- 18
- 15
- 10
-
23
Louis Thompson ↓ Shaun Williams 70'
-
9
John Marquis ↓ George Hirst 81'
- 16
- 20
- 21
- 1
Bench
- 35
-
6
Shaun Williams ↑ 70'
- 13
- 24
-
19
George Hirst ↑ 81'
-
27
Miguel Azeez ↑ 73'
- 7
Coach
Danny Cowley
Cheltenham Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 10
- 8
-
9
Kyle Vassell ↓ Kyle Joseph 75'
- 6
-
11
Ellis Chapman ↓ Daniel Crowley 68'
- 20
- 3
- 2
- 7
-
4
Matthew Pollock ↓ Grant Horton 56'
Bench
- 1
- 14
-
28
Daniel Crowley ↑ 68'
-
24
Grant Horton ↑ 56'
- 26
-
21
Kyle Joseph ↑ 75'
- 27
Coach
Michael Duff
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Liam Sercombe | 3 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 1 |
| Ryan Tunnicliffe | 1 |
| Louis Thompson | 1 |
| Michael Jacobs | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| Lewis Freestone | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Cheltenham Town FC Form
2021-11-02
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Cheltenham Town FC
D
2021-10-30
Cheltenham Town FC
2–2
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2021-10-23
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–2
Cheltenham Town FC
L
2021-10-19
Cheltenham Town FC
3–1
Morecambe FC
W
2021-10-16
Cheltenham Town FC
1–0
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2021-10-02
Cheltenham Town FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.35
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Cheltenham Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Cheltenham Town FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Cheltenham Town FC
58%
Portsmouth FC or Cheltenham Town FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.4%
1 – 0
10%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Cheltenham Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.