Portsmouth FC vs Gillingham FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Gillingham FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Gillingham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Smith
- Referee Nigel Lugg
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Referee Andrew Fox
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Gillingham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Feb | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 09 Feb | Swindon Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Feb | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 13 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 05 Feb | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
13%
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' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' It looks surprising Portsmouth FC does not make any changes. Jack Tucker has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Lee Brown has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' The travelling Gillingham FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 32' Portsmouth FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Sean Raggett on 32.
- 37' Gillingham 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.
- 40' Vadaine Oliver adds to his 0 season tally! Gillingham FC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 45' 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.
- 50' Gillingham FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 55' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 59' The supporters are chanting for John Marquis. He replaces Ellis Harrison on 59 minute.
- 64' Thomas O'Connor has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 69' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 73' The whistle greets Olly Lee as he departs to be replaced by John Akinde.
- 76' Stuart O'Keefe was booked on 76.
- 79' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Ronan Curtis has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Williams to step up.
- 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Haji Mnoga.
- 85' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Haji Mnoga exits the field as Jack Whatmough enters on 85.
- 90' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Connor Ogilvie made 182 appearances and scored 21 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 3
- 1
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↓ Ryan Williams 79'
- 19
-
10
Ellis Harrison ↓ John Marquis 59'
- 20
- 14
- 15
-
37
Haji Mnoga ↓ Jack Whatmough 85'
- 23
Bench
-
6
Jack Whatmough ↑ 85'
- 21
- 16
-
9
John Marquis ↑ 59'
-
7
Ryan Williams ↑ 79'
- 22
- 26
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Gillingham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 3
- 5
- 1
- 8
- 25
- 4
- 2
- 19
-
11
Olly Lee ↓ John Akinde 73'
- 21
Bench
- 14
- 23
-
15
John Akinde ↑ 73'
- 7
- 17
- 6
- 12
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Alex Jakubiak | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Michael Jacobs | 1 |
| Sean Raggett | 1 |
| Alex Lacey | 1 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 1 |
| Tom Eaves | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Gillingham FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Gillingham FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.2
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Gillingham FC
59%
Portsmouth FC or Gillingham FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.4%
1 – 0
11.8%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Gillingham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Gillingham FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.