Portsmouth FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Doncaster Rovers FC 46 games · 60 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Ramsey
- Referee Alan Young
- Referee Paul Lister
- Referee Justin Amey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Jan | Luton Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 26 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jan | Oxford United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Jan | Norwich City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Jan | Oldham Athletic AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Jan | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 06 Jan | Preston North End FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Rochdale AFC | H | 5–0 | W |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
43%
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' Herbie Kane needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 7' Portsmouth FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 12' 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.
- 17' Doncaster Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 22' The 31-year-old Jamal Lowe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 27' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 29' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Jack Whatmough is withdrawn and Christian Burgess gets his opportunity.
- 30' Mallik Wilks adds to his 0 season tally! Doncaster Rovers FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 35' Alistair Crawford has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kenny Jackett will be considering his options from the bench.
- 42' It’s a booking for Doncaster Rovers FC player. Aaron Lewis gets a Yellow card.
- 46' Dion Donohue makes way for James Vaughan at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
- 51' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marko Marosi made 235 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 54' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Omar Bogle makes it 1-1.
- 56' Jamal Lowe is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
- 61' Alfie May is replacing Tyler Smith for the Doncaster Rovers FC side.
- 65' Christian Burgess picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 70' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 70 minutes.
- 75' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 76' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Omar Bogle is replaced by Gareth Evans.
- 81' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 83' The whistle greets Matty Blair as he departs to be replaced by Tommy Rowe.
- 88' Tom Naylor has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 88.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 16
- 20
- 5
- 10
- 33
-
17
Dion Donohue ↓ James Vaughan 46'
- 3
- 15
- 11
-
22
Omar Bogle ↓ Gareth Evans 76'
Bench
- 35
-
6
Christian Burgess ↑ 29'
-
26
Gareth Evans ↑ 76'
- 9
- 37
-
32
James Vaughan ↑ 46'
- 30
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Tyler Smith ↓ Alfie May 61'
- 44
- 13
- 3
- 12
-
17
Matty Blair ↓ Tommy Rowe 83'
- 8
- 9
- 7
- 15
- 31
Bench
- 33
- 6
- 26
-
10
Tommy Rowe ↑ 83'
-
19
Alfie May ↑ 61'
-
11
Alistair Crawford ↑ 61'
- 22
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Reece James | 3 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| Aiden O'Brien | 1 |
| Sean Raggett | 1 |
| George Hirst | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Doncaster Rovers FC Form
2019-02-02
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2019-01-26
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–1
Oldham Athletic AFC
W
2019-01-19
Doncaster Rovers FC
2–2
Burton Albion FC
D
2019-01-12
Wycombe Wanderers FC
3–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2019-01-06
Preston North End FC
1–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2019-01-01
Doncaster Rovers FC
5–0
Rochdale AFC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.12
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Doncaster Rovers FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
63%
Portsmouth FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.4%
1 – 0
11.2%
0 – 1
10.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 3
2.5%
3 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.