Portsmouth FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2020-21 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 Stephen Brown
- Referee Brett Huxtable
- Referee Paul Yates
- Referee Simon Shaw
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 26 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Sep | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Mar | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–0 | 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' The wait is over. Portsmouth FC get us underway at Fratton Park.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Portsmouth FC and Doncaster Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Doncaster Rovers FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 11' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Reece James.
- 16' 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.
- 21' Craig MacGillivray has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 26' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 31' A quiet spell here at Fratton Park. Portsmouth FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 36' Doncaster Rovers FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 36.
- 38' Poor challenge from Marcus Harness. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 43' Portsmouth FC have won 525 goals from 371 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 45' It’s a booking for Doncaster Rovers FC player. Joe Wright gets a Yellow card.
- 50' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 55' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 59' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 59 minute. Ronan Curtis leaves to be changed by Michael Jacobs.
- 63' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Ellis Harrison is replaced by John Marquis on 63 minute.
- 64' Doncaster Rovers FC make a change. James Coppinger trudges off to be replaced by Taylor Richards on 64 minutes.
- 69' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jon Taylor made 357 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 74' The travelling Doncaster Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 79' Reece James does the damage! The net is bulging and Doncaster Rovers FC surge ahead!
- 81' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Ben Close is withdrawn and Ryan Williams gets his opportunity.
- 86' Doncaster Rovers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Doncaster Rovers FC. Madger Gomes will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' A change in the Doncaster Rovers FC ranks — Fejiri Okenabirhie exits the field as Matthew Smith enters on 90.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
-
8
Ben Close ↓ Ryan Williams 81'
- 3
- 1
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↓ Michael Jacobs 59'
- 19
-
10
Ellis Harrison ↓ John Marquis 63'
- 20
- 14
- 2
Bench
- 35
- 23
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 63'
-
7
Ryan Williams ↑ 81'
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↑ 59'
- 17
- 15
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 5
- 4
- 26
- 8
-
11
Jon Taylor ↓ Josh Sims 63'
- 9
- 2
- 6
- 24
- 1
Bench
-
20
Josh Sims ↑ 63'
- 13
- 21
-
14
Matthew Smith ↑ 90'
- 10
-
17
Taylor Richards ↑ 64'
- 18
Coach
Darren Moore
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
2020-10-17
Portsmouth FC
0–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2020-10-03
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2020-09-26
Doncaster Rovers FC
4–1
Bristol Rovers FC
W
2020-09-19
Charlton Athletic FC
1–3
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2020-09-12
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–1
Milton Keynes Dons FC
D
2020-03-07
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.01
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Doncaster Rovers FC 67% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Doncaster Rovers FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.04
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
67%
Portsmouth FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
67%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.5%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.8%
1 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.6%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
3.6%
1 – 3
2.4%
3 – 1
2.3%
0 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 20% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.