Portsmouth FC vs Forest Green Rovers FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Forest Green Rovers FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Forest Green Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Forest Green Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Mar | Port Vale FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 14 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Mar | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Mar | Barnsley FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Mar | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 11 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Feb | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Portsmouth FC and Forest Green Rovers FC has kicked off!
- 5' Colby Bishop is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Forest Green Rovers FC tonight.
- 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jamie Robson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 15' A quiet spell here at Fratton Park. Forest Green Rovers FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' 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.
- 25' The travelling Forest Green Rovers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' Forest Green Rovers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 35' Forest Green Rovers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 37' Tom Lowery was booked on 37.
- 38' The referee calls foul for Tom Lowery. He receives a Yellow card.
- 43' Harvey Bunker needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 44' Portsmouth FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 44.
- 49' Forest Green Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 52' The England right winger Owen Dale breaks the deadlock on 52 minutes. 1-0!
- 57' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 62' Tyrese Omotoye has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 57 appearances.
- 67' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Forest Green Rovers FC backline.
- 71' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! Marlon Pack comes on to replace Ryan Tunnicliffe.
- 72' Forest Green Rovers FC ring the changes. Dylan McGeouch has done his job and it is now time for Tyrese Omotoye to step up.
- 74' Controversy at the stadium! Udoka Malife argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 79' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 81' The crowd applauds Clark Robertson as he leaves the pitch. Ryley Towler steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 85' The referee shows Portsmouth FC player a Yellow card on 85.
- 86' Forest Green Rovers FC make a change. Jordan Garrick trudges off to be replaced by Sean O'Brien on 86 minutes.
- With this win, Portsmouth FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Ryan Tunnicliffe ↓ Marlon Pack 71'
- 6
- 20
-
4
Clark Robertson ↓ Ryley Towler 81'
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Dane Scarlett 81'
- 1
- 17
- 26
- 15
- 16
- 9
Bench
-
7
Marlon Pack ↑ 71'
- 3
- 23
- 28
-
34
Ryley Towler ↑ 81'
-
19
Dane Scarlett ↑ 81'
- 33
Coach
John Mousinho
Forest Green Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
-
4
Dylan McGeouch ↓ Tyrese Omotoye 72'
- 17
- 22
- 31
- 12
-
11
Jordan Garrick ↓ Sean O'Brien 86'
- 5
- 27
- 25
- 48
Bench
- 15
-
21
Amadou Bakayoko ↑ 86'
- 29
- 24
- 3
-
30
Tyrese Omotoye ↑ 72'
-
20
Sean O'Brien ↑ 86'
Coach
Duncan Ferguson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sean Raggett | 1 |
| Owen Dale | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Forest Green Rovers FC Form
2023-04-01
Portsmouth FC
1–0
Forest Green Rovers FC
L
2023-03-26
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–0
Sheffield Wednesday FC
W
2023-03-18
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–0
Forest Green Rovers FC
L
2023-03-11
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–3
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2023-03-04
Accrington Stanley FC
2–1
Forest Green Rovers FC
L
2023-02-25
Forest Green Rovers FC
1–1
Lincoln City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.28
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
Forest Green Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Forest Green Rovers FC
48%
Portsmouth FC or Forest Green Rovers FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
16%
1 – 1
13.3%
2 – 0
10.6%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
7.8%
3 – 0
4.5%
1 – 2
4.3%
3 – 1
3.4%
0 – 2
3.3%
2 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
1.5%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Forest Green Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 15% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 25% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 14% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Forest Green Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

