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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' We are underway at Fratton Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Brilliant from the ! Ryan Tunnicliffe makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 5.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 14' Elliott Bonds was booked on 14.
- 19' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ryan Jackson made 7 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' A stunning finish from Michael Jacobs — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 26' What composure from Ronan Curtis! The Ireland international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 29' A moment of madness from Sean Long on 29 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cheltenham Town FC will be frustrated.
- 33' Charlie Raglan catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 33.
- 38' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 41' Aidan Keena was booked on 41.
- 45' Caleb Taylor was booked on 45.
- 46' A tactical swap from Cheltenham Town FC — Liam Sercombe on, Will Ferry off on 46 minutes.
- 51' England international Taylor Perry has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' Ryley Towler has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 60' Portsmouth FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 65' Portsmouth FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cheltenham Town FC's shape.
- 68' Louis Thompson is replacing Ronan Curtis for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 73' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 76' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Michael Jacobs is replaced by Paddy Lane.
- 81' Cheltenham Town FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 83' Cheltenham Town FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James Olayinka is hanging Taylor Perry on the field on 83 minute.
- 85' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Owen Dale is withdrawn and Denver Hume gets his opportunity.
- 90' 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 Charlie Raglan suffering a number of foals already.
- Cheltenham Town FC will have plenty to reflect on. Portsmouth FC were simply the better side today.
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.