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 1 games · 0 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
0%
Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Doncaster Rovers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Fratton Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Portsmouth FC and Doncaster Rovers FC.
- 5' Doncaster Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 7' The referee calls foul for Nathan Thompson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 12' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 12 minutes.
- 17' Doncaster Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 22' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 27' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 29' A tactical swap from Portsmouth FC — Christian Burgess on, Jack Whatmough off on 29 minutes.
- 30' A goal from the England international Mallik Wilks! He fires home on 30 to make it 0-1!
- 35' The 32-year-old Jamal Lowe has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' 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 Ben Close suffering a number of foals already.
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aaron Lewis on 42.
- 46' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! James Vaughan comes on to replace Dion Donohue.
- 51' The travelling Doncaster Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 54' GOAL! Omar Bogle fires home to make it 1-1!
- 56' Poor challenge from Jamal Lowe. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 61' Doncaster Rovers FC make a change. Tyler Smith trudges off to be replaced by Alfie May on 61 minutes.
- 65' A moment of madness from Christian Burgess on 65 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
- 70' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 75' It’s high time Grant McCann made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 76' The crowd applauds Omar Bogle as he leaves the pitch. Gareth Evans steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 81' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 83' Tommy Rowe is replacing Matty Blair for the Doncaster Rovers FC side.
- 88' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Tom Naylor.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Mallik Wilks | 1 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Fejiri Okenabirhie | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| Aiden O'Brien | 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.