Portsmouth FC vs Doncaster Rovers FC, League One 2021-22 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 08 Feb | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 31 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Nov | Gillingham FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Nov | Lincoln City FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 08 Feb | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Feb | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Feb | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–5 | L |
| 29 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
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' 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.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Portsmouth FC is showing some good football. However, Portsmouth FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. George Hirst made 354 appearances and scored 35 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' 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.
- 30' 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 Michael Jacobs suffering a number of foals already.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Portsmouth FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 40' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 50' Kyle Knoyle has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
- 56' Goal! Recco Hackett-Fairchild scores his 23 goal in 20 matches.
- 60' Ademipo Odubeko has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joe Dodoo on 60 minute.
- 63' What a strike from George Hirst! The score is 2-0.
- 66' The referee calls foul for Louis Thompson. He receives a Yellow card.
- 67' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Tyler Walker is replaced by Ryan Tunnicliffe on 67 minute.
- 70' The supporters are chanting for Kieran Agard. He replaces Ben Jackson on 70 minute.
- 75' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Doncaster Rovers FC that had 235 games and scored 266 goals.
- 78' It is a substitution in Doncaster Rovers FC team. Josh Martin is replaced by Aidan Barlow on 78 minute.
- 80' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Aiden O'Brien is hanging Michael Jacobs on the field on 80 minute.
- 81' GOAL! Aiden O'Brien scores on 81. Assisted by Ronan Curtis
- 83' The whistle greets Louis Thompson as he departs to be replaced by Connor Ogilvie.
- 88' Portsmouth FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- The final score is 4-0.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 18
-
9
Tyler Walker ↓ Ryan Tunnicliffe 67'
- 10
-
23
Louis Thompson ↓ Connor Ogilvie 83'
- 20
- 4
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Aiden O'Brien 80'
- 1
- 19
- 17
Bench
- 15
-
8
Ryan Tunnicliffe ↑ 67'
-
7
Aiden O'Brien ↑ 80'
- 3
-
16
Connor Ogilvie ↑ 83'
- 38
- 28
Coach
Danny Cowley
Doncaster Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
20
Joe Dodoo ↓ Ademipo Odubeko 60'
- 23
- 12
- 2
-
13
Ben Jackson ↓ Kieran Agard 70'
-
21
Josh Martin ↓ Aidan Barlow 78'
- 3
- 5
- 14
- 46
Bench
-
25
Kieran Agard ↑ 70'
- 7
- 1
- 6
- 19
- 18
-
45
Ademipo Odubeko ↑ 60'
-
16
Aidan Barlow ↑ 78'
Coach
Gary McSheffrey
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
2022-02-12
Portsmouth FC
4–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2022-02-08
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–1
Ipswich Town FC
L
2022-02-05
Sunderland AFC
1–2
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2022-02-01
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–5
Rotherham United FC
L
2022-01-29
Doncaster Rovers FC
1–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2022-01-08
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–1
Fleetwood Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.77
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Doncaster Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.73
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Doncaster Rovers FC
43%
Portsmouth FC or Doncaster Rovers FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–0 not predicted4 – 0Actual
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 0
10.7%
2 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.4%
3 – 0
5.8%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5.3%
1 – 2
5.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 2
2.9%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Doncaster Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 23% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

