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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Portsmouth FC is hosting Hull City AFC for another epic battle.
- 5' It looks surprising Hull City AFC does not make any changes. Richard Smallwood has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Fratton Park. Hull City AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Hull City AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 23' GOAL! Jack Whatmough fires home to make it 1-0!
- 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 33' 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.
- 38' John Marquis has been relatively quiet despite scoring 95 goals in his last 235 appearances.
- 43' England international Sean Raggett has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' Ben Close is replacing Ryan Williams for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 61' What composure from George Honeyman! The England international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 63' Jack Whatmough has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 63 minutes.
- 64' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Ronan Curtis is withdrawn and Ellis Harrison gets his opportunity.
- 68' It’s a booking for Hull City AFC player. Keane Lewis-Potter gets a Yellow card.
- 72' Another change for Hull City AFC made on 72 minute. Mallik Wilks leaves to be changed by Josh Magennis.
- 77' Portsmouth FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hull City AFC's shape.
- 82' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Hull City AFC's compact .
- 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Richard Smallwood on 83.
- 84' Hull City AFC ring the changes. Greg Docherty has done his job and it is now time for Regan Slater to step up.
- 85' Fresh legs for Hull City AFC! Billy Chadwick comes on to replace Keane Lewis-Potter.
- 87' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tom Naylor.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Portsmouth FC 0-4 Hull City AFC.
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 |
|---|---|
| Jack Whatmough | 2 |
| Josh Magennis | 2 |
| George Honeyman | 1 |
| Joao Pedro Galvao | 1 |
| Josh Murphy | 1 |
| Matt Crooks | 1 |
| Christian Saydee | 1 |
| Jacob Greaves | 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.