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 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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' Temperatures are rising at Fratton Park as Portsmouth FC face off against Exeter City FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Alex Hartridge has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' 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.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' 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.
- 25' The travelling Exeter City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' 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.
- 35' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 45' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Archie Collins. He replaces Kgagelo Chauke on 46 minute.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' Owen Dale is a natural forward and has been asked to do a very specific job for Exeter City FC tonight.
- 57' The England Marlon Pack breaks the deadlock on 57 minutes. 1-0!
- 62' The 32-year-old Pierce Sweeney has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 67' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Simon Bassey will be considering his options from the bench.
- 69' A change in the Exeter City FC ranks — Harry Kite exits the field as Jay Stansfield enters on 69.
- 70' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Alex Hartridge.
- 74' A goal from the Wales international Joe Morrell! He fires home on 74 to make it 2-0!
- 77' Portsmouth FC make a change. Ryan Tunnicliffe trudges off to be replaced by Louis Thompson on 77 minutes.
- 82' Jake Caprice has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 84' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Louis Thompson on 84 minutes.
- 85' Controversy at the stadium! Joe White argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' Connor Ogilvie, a England , has 22 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- Another three points for Portsmouth FC.
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.

