Portsmouth FC vs Coventry City FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Portsmouth FC vs Coventry City FC — League One .
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Coventry City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Steven Plane
- Referee Paul Kelly
- Referee Kevin Johnson
- Referee Stuart Butler
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | Coventry City FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 17 Aug | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Aug | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 May | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 May | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug | Portsmouth FC | A | 3–3 | D |
| 17 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Aug | Southend United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 04 May | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Portsmouth FC and Coventry City FC is underway.
- 3' Jordy Hiwula puts Coventry City FC on the lead.
- 8' Coventry City FC is showing some good football. However, Coventry City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 10' What a moment for Ronan Curtis! That strike on 10 puts his side firmly in control.
- 15' Sam McCallum has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' 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.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' Liam Kelly has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 32' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Lee Brown departs to be replaced by Brandon Haunstrop.
- 35' It’s a booking for Coventry City FC player. Fankaty Dabo gets a Yellow card.
- 38' Poor challenge from Kyle McFadzean. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 43' John Marquis does the damage! The net is bulging and Portsmouth FC surge ahead!
- 48' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 53' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' What a strike from Gareth Evans! The score is 3-1.
- 59' Coventry City FC player sees a Red card in front of him.
- 64' Another change for Coventry City FC made on 64 minute. Zain Westbrooke leaves to be changed by Sam McCallum.
- 67' The Coventry City FC manager makes a substitution. Wesley Jobello departs to be replaced by Gervane Kastaneer.
- 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Gervane Kastaneer.
- 75' A stunning finish from Matt Godden — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 78' A moment of madness from Gervane Kastaneer on 78 minutes earns him a Red card. Coventry City FC will be frustrated.
- 80' The whistle greets Jordy Hiwula as he departs to be replaced by Amadou Bakayoko.
- 84' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Gareth Evans is replaced by Christian Burgess.
- 85' It’s a booking for Portsmouth FC player. Tom Naylor gets a Yellow card.
- 86' What composure from Michael Rose! The Scotland international strokes it home. 3-3.
- 88' The referee calls foul for John Marquis. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' Brett Pitman is replacing Sean Raggett for the Portsmouth FC side.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-3 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 33
- 26
-
3
Lee Brown ↓ Brandon Haunstrop 32'
- 1
- 11
- 19
- 10
- 5
-
20
Sean Raggett ↓ Brett Pitman 90'
- 15
Bench
- 35
-
6
Christian Burgess ↑ 84'
-
38
Brandon Haunstrop ↑ 32'
-
8
Brett Pitman ↑ 90'
- 22
- 14
- 13
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Coventry City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
25
Zain Westbrooke ↓ Sam McCallum 64'
- 5
- 1
- 24
-
11
Jordy Hiwula ↓ Amadou Bakayoko 80'
- 26
- 6
- 3
- 10
- 4
- 23
Bench
-
33
Gervane Kastaneer ↑ 67'
- 13
-
21
Amadou Bakayoko ↑ 80'
- 15
-
31
Sam McCallum ↑ 64'
- 38
- 41
Coach
Mark Robins
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Callum Lang | 4 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Ephron Mason-Clark | 2 |
| Jordy Hiwula | 2 |
| Matt Godden | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 1 |
| Adrian Segecic | 1 |
| Tom Naylor | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Coventry City FC Form
2019-08-20
Portsmouth FC
3–3
Coventry City FC
D
2019-08-17
Coventry City FC
2–0
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2019-08-10
Bolton Wanderers FC
0–0
Coventry City FC
D
2019-08-03
Coventry City FC
1–0
Southend United FC
W
2019-05-04
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–0
Coventry City FC
L
2019-04-28
Coventry City FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.65
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Coventry City FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Coventry City FC
54%
Portsmouth FC or Coventry City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 0
7.6%
0 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.7%
0 – 1
6%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Coventry City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 15% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Coventry City FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.