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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' What a night it is going to be! Portsmouth FC welcome Cheltenham Town FC for this crunch clash at Fratton Park.
- 5' Ryan Tunnicliffe adds to his 0 season tally! Portsmouth FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
- 10' 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.
- 14' The referee shows Cheltenham Town FC player a Yellow card on 14.
- 19' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' What a moment for Michael Jacobs! That strike on 20 puts his side firmly in control.
- 25' Connor Ogilvie needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 22 Yellow cards this season.
- 26' Brilliant from the ! Ronan Curtis makes it 3-0 with a superb finish on 26.
- 29' The referee has no hesitation. Sean Long is booked for Cheltenham Town FC — Yellow card on 29.
- 33' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Charlie Raglan.
- 38' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Portsmouth FC and Cheltenham Town FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 41' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Aidan Keena on 41 minutes.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Caleb Taylor.
- 46' Cheltenham Town FC ring the changes. Will Ferry has done his job and it is now time for Liam Sercombe to step up.
- 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 56' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 60' Portsmouth FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 60.
- 65' Cheltenham Town FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 68' Ronan Curtis makes way for Louis Thompson at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
- 73' Portsmouth FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cheltenham Town FC's shape.
- 76' The crowd applauds Michael Jacobs as he leaves the pitch. Paddy Lane steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 81' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 83' The Cheltenham Town FC manager makes a substitution. Taylor Perry departs to be replaced by James Olayinka.
- 85' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Owen Dale departs to be replaced by Denver Hume.
- 90' Cheltenham Town FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 90.
- Another three points for Portsmouth 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 |
| 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
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.