Portsmouth FC vs Cheltenham Town FC, League One 2022-23 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 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | Lincoln City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Feb | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jan | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 18 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 14 Feb | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Feb | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Feb | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Jan | Port Vale FC | H | 0–0 | D |
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' In just a few seconds Fratton Park will turn into a battlefield for Portsmouth FC and Cheltenham Town FC.
- 5' What composure from Ryan Tunnicliffe! The England international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 14' A moment of madness from Elliott Bonds on 14 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cheltenham Town FC will be frustrated.
- 19' Denver Hume needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 20' Michael Jacobs adds to his 0 season tally! Portsmouth FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Will Ferry made 363 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 26' Ronan Curtis adds to his 2 season tally! Portsmouth FC lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
- 29' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Sean Long on 29 minutes.
- 33' The referee calls foul for Charlie Raglan. He receives a Yellow card.
- 38' Cheltenham Town FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 41' It’s a booking for Cheltenham Town FC player. Aidan Keena gets a Yellow card.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Caleb Taylor.
- 46' Another substitution for Cheltenham Town FC to replace Will Ferry by Liam Sercombe on 46 minute.
- 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Mousinho will be considering his options from the bench.
- 56' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Portsmouth FC and Cheltenham Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 60' Connor Ogilvie has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 60.
- 65' Sean Raggett is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cheltenham Town FC so far.
- 68' Louis Thompson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ronan Curtis on 68 minute.
- 73' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 76' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Michael Jacobs by Paddy Lane on 76 minute.
- 81' It looks surprising Portsmouth FC does not make any changes. Ryley Towler has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 83' A tactical swap from Cheltenham Town FC — James Olayinka on, Taylor Perry off on 83 minutes.
- 85' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Owen Dale is replaced by Denver Hume.
- 90' The travelling Cheltenham Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- Full Time. Portsmouth FC beats Cheltenham Town FC
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↓ Louis Thompson 68'
- 8
- 6
- 20
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Paddy Lane 76'
- 1
- 17
-
15
Owen Dale ↓ Denver Hume 85'
- 16
-
9
Colby Bishop ↓ Joe Pigott 76'
- 34
Bench
-
10
Joe Pigott ↑ 76'
-
3
Denver Hume ↑ 85'
-
23
Louis Thompson ↑ 68'
- 28
- 21
-
19
Dane Scarlett ↑ 68'
-
29
Paddy Lane ↑ 76'
Coach
John Mousinho
Cheltenham Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 5
- 22
- 32
- 2
- 27
-
23
Elliott Bonds ↓ Glen Rea 46'
- 1
-
28
Taylor Perry ↓ James Olayinka 83'
-
15
Will Ferry ↓ Liam Sercombe 46'
- 14
Bench
-
8
Liam Sercombe ↑ 46'
-
–
Glen Rea ↑ 46'
- 20
- 26
-
36
James Olayinka ↑ 83'
- 7
- 30
Coach
Wade Elliott
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Liam Sercombe | 3 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| Lewis Freestone | 1 |
| Ronan Curtis | 1 |
| Ryan Tunnicliffe | 1 |
| Louis Thompson | 1 |
| Michael Jacobs | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Cheltenham Town FC Form
2023-02-25
Portsmouth FC
4–0
Cheltenham Town FC
L
2023-02-18
Cheltenham Town FC
0–4
Barnsley FC
L
2023-02-14
Cambridge United FC
1–2
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2023-02-11
Cheltenham Town FC
0–0
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2023-02-04
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–0
Cheltenham Town FC
L
2023-01-28
Cheltenham Town FC
0–0
Port Vale FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.74
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77
Cheltenham Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC to win 59% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Cheltenham Town FC
41%
Portsmouth FC or Cheltenham Town FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.3%
2 – 0
12%
1 – 1
11.7%
0 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
4%
2 – 2
3.6%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Cheltenham Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 25% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Cheltenham Town FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.