Portsmouth FC vs Ipswich Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Portsmouth FC vs Ipswich Town FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Ipswich Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alan Young
- Referee Sam Purkiss
- Referee
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Mar | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Mar | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Feb | Gillingham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 13 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Mar | Gillingham FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 02 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Portsmouth FC and Ipswich Town FC get this one started.
- 5' Ipswich Town FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Ipswich Town FC backline.
- 15' 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.
- 18' Jack Whatmough picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 23' The travelling Ipswich Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 28' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 32' James Norwood puts Ipswich Town FC on the lead.
- 37' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 41' A stunning finish from Tom Naylor — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 46' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 51' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 52' Ronan Curtis is having his name booked by the referee on 52.
- 56' The referee calls foul for Andy Cannon. He receives a Yellow card.
- 58' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Andy Cannon is replaced by Ben Close on 58 minute.
- 59' Armando Dobra has so much to prove this time. He replaces Keanen Bennetts on 59 minute.
- 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 66' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Luke Chambers on 66 minutes.
- 71' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Teddy Bishop.
- 72' Marcus Harness doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 72' The crowd applauds Jordy Hiwula as he leaves the pitch. Michael Jacobs steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 77' 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.
- 79' Kane Vincent-Young gets the nod from Ipswich Town FC. He replaces James Wilson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' It’s a booking for Portsmouth FC player. Michael Jacobs gets a Yellow card.
- 87' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 89' Time for substitution for Ipswich Town FC. Teddy Bishop is replaced by Troy Parrott.
- It finishes all square. Portsmouth FC and Ipswich Town FC share the spoils 2-1.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 3
- 1
- 11
- 19
- 20
- 7
-
14
Andy Cannon ↓ Ben Close 58'
- 13
-
26
Jordy Hiwula ↓ Michael Jacobs 72'
Bench
-
8
Ben Close ↑ 58'
- 21
- 16
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↑ 72'
- 22
- 15
- 37
Coach
Danny Cowley
Ipswich Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
-
15
Teddy Bishop ↓ Troy Parrott 89'
- 23
- 7
- 22
-
18
Alan Judge ↓ Kayden Jackson 79'
- 1
- 5
-
17
Keanen Bennetts ↓ Armando Dobra 59'
- 10
Bench
- 8
-
9
Kayden Jackson ↑ 79'
- 28
-
24
Kane Vincent-Young ↑ 79'
-
36
Armando Dobra ↑ 59'
-
40
Troy Parrott ↑ 89'
- 2
Coach
Paul Cook
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Colby Bishop | 5 |
| James Norwood | 2 |
| Tom Naylor | 2 |
| Ryan Williams | 2 |
| Wes Burns | 2 |
| Conor Chaplin | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Marcus Harness | 2 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Ipswich Town FC Form
2021-03-20
Portsmouth FC
2–1
Ipswich Town FC
L
2021-03-16
Fleetwood Town FC
2–0
Ipswich Town FC
L
2021-03-13
Ipswich Town FC
1–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-03-09
Ipswich Town FC
1–1
Lincoln City FC
D
2021-03-06
Gillingham FC
3–1
Ipswich Town FC
L
2021-03-02
Accrington Stanley FC
1–2
Ipswich Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.55
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Ipswich Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
77%
Draw or Ipswich Town FC
49%
Portsmouth FC or Ipswich Town FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Ipswich Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 23% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.