Portsmouth FC vs Exeter City FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Exeter City FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Exeter City FC 46 games · 49 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan | Exeter City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Dec | Exeter City FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Jan | Forest Green Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Oxford United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 4–3 | W |
| 26 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Exeter City FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Exeter City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' Sam Nombe has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Harry Kite made 198 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' Jamal Blackman, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 40' Joe White is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portsmouth FC tonight.
- 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' Exeter City FC ring the changes. Kgagelo Chauke has done his job and it is now time for Archie Collins to step up.
- 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Exeter City FC's compact .
- 56' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Exeter City FC backline.
- 57' The England Marlon Pack breaks the deadlock on 57 minutes. 1-0!
- 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Exeter City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 67' Exeter City FC have won 203 goals from 198 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Jay Stansfield. He replaces Harry Kite on 69 minute.
- 70' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alex Hartridge on 70.
- 74' Goal! Joe Morrell scores his 3 goal in 387 matches.
- 77' The crowd applauds Ryan Tunnicliffe as he leaves the pitch. Louis Thompson steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 82' 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 Connor Ogilvie suffering a number of foals already.
- 84' A meaty challenge results in booking for Louis Thompson on 84.
- 85' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Joe White.
- 90' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jay Stansfield, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Portsmouth FC players.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 8
- 6
- 20
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Ronan Curtis 69'
- 1
- 15
- 16
- 9
- 34
- 2
Bench
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↑ 69'
- 10
- 18
- 3
-
23
Louis Thompson ↑ 77'
- 21
- 19
Coach
Simon Bassey
Exeter City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 18
- 26
-
16
Harry Kite ↓ Jay Stansfield 69'
- 12
- 5
- 20
- 2
- 11
- 39
-
15
Kgagelo Chauke ↓ Archie Collins 46'
Bench
- 6
- 4
- 27
-
8
Archie Collins ↑ 46'
- 3
-
9
Jay Stansfield ↑ 69'
- 22
Coach
Gary Caldwell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marlon Pack | 1 |
| Joe Morrell | 1 |
| Colby Bishop | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Exeter City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.39
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
Exeter City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.32
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 2.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Exeter City FC
52%
Portsmouth FC or Exeter City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
1 – 0
12.5%
0 – 0
12%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 0
4.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
4%
3 – 2
2%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Exeter City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Exeter City FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.