Portsmouth FC vs Hull City AFC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Hull City AFC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Hull City AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Webb
- Referee Ben Toner
- Referee Paul Yates
- Referee Stuart Butler
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Hull City AFC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 19 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Jan | Bristol City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Dec | Hull City AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan | Portsmouth FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
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' Hull City AFC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Hull City AFC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' The travelling Hull City AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Daniel Crowley has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 23' Jack Whatmough is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 33' 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 Josh Magennis suffering a number of foals already.
- 38' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 43' 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.
- 46' Portsmouth FC make a change. Ryan Williams trudges off to be replaced by Ben Close on 46 minutes.
- 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 375 games and scored 530 goals.
- 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Grant McCann might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 61' GOAL! George Honeyman fires home to make it 1-1!
- 63' Jack Whatmough adds to his 0 season tally! Portsmouth FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 64' The supporters are chanting for Ellis Harrison. He replaces Ronan Curtis on 64 minute.
- 68' Hull City AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 72' It is a substitution in Hull City AFC team. Mallik Wilks is replaced by Josh Magennis on 72 minute.
- 77' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Hull City AFC's compact .
- 82' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Richard Smallwood on 83.
- 84' The whistle greets Greg Docherty as he departs to be replaced by Regan Slater.
- 85' Hull City AFC ring the changes. Keane Lewis-Potter has done his job and it is now time for Billy Chadwick to step up.
- 87' Tom Naylor was booked on 87.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Hull City AFC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 3
- 1
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↓ Ellis Harrison 64'
- 19
- 9
- 20
-
7
Ryan Williams ↓ Ben Close 46'
-
14
Andy Cannon ↓ Harvey White 46'
- 2
Bench
-
8
Ben Close ↑ 46'
-
10
Ellis Harrison ↑ 64'
- 24
- 13
- 15
-
23
Harvey White ↑ 46'
- 41
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Hull City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 1
-
7
Mallik Wilks ↓ Josh Magennis 72'
- 6
- 2
-
23
Gavin Whyte ↓ Daniel Crowley 72'
-
33
Greg Docherty ↓ Regan Slater 84'
- 15
- 3
- 19
- 24
Bench
- 13
- 5
-
27
Josh Magennis ↑ 72'
- 12
-
18
Regan Slater ↑ 84'
-
20
Daniel Crowley ↑ 72'
-
31
Billy Chadwick ↑ 85'
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Josh Magennis | 2 |
| Jack Whatmough | 2 |
| Christian Saydee | 1 |
| Jacob Greaves | 1 |
| George Honeyman | 1 |
| Joao Pedro Galvao | 1 |
| Josh Murphy | 1 |
| Matt Crooks | 1 |
Portsmouth FC Form
Hull City AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.15
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66
Hull City AFC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Hull City AFC 73% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Hull City AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Hull City AFC
70%
Portsmouth FC or Hull City AFC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Hull City AFC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 0–4 not predicted0 – 4Actual
1 – 1
12.4%
0 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 2
8.2%
0 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
6.3%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
5.1%
0 – 3
4.4%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Hull City AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 22% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Hull City AFC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.