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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' Portsmouth FC have kicked off against Gillingham FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 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' John Akinde has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 15' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' 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 Lee Brown suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 32' Brilliant from the ! Sean Raggett makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 32.
- 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 40' The deadlock is broken! Vadaine Oliver gets on the scoresheet on 40 minutes.
- 45' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Portsmouth FC and Gillingham FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 50' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 55' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Gillingham FC's compact .
- 59' The crowd applauds Ellis Harrison as he leaves the pitch. John Marquis steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 64' Over 64 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 69' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 73' Gillingham FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. John Akinde is hanging Olly Lee on the field on 73 minute.
- 76' The referee calls foul for Stuart O'Keefe. He receives a Yellow card.
- 79' The whistle greets Ronan Curtis as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Williams.
- 82' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Haji Mnoga.
- 85' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Haji Mnoga is withdrawn and Jack Whatmough gets his opportunity.
- 90' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Gillingham FC that had 182 games and scored 239 goals.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
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 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| Alex Jakubiak | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Michael Jacobs | 1 |
| Sean Raggett | 1 |
| Alex Lacey | 1 |
| Vadaine Oliver | 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.