Portsmouth FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Lincoln City FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Lincoln City FC 46 games · 103 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Samuel Allison
- Referee Paul Kelly
- Referee Sam Purkiss
- Referee G. Read
5 games this season
🟨 3.6/game
⚽ 13.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Burton Albion FC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 19 Dec | Northampton Town FC | A | 4–0 | W |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
45%
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' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Lincoln City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 16' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marcus Harness on 16.
- 21' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Appleton will be considering his options from the bench.
- 22' That is a Yellow card for Portsmouth FC. Sean Raggett will be fuming at that decision.
- 27' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 29' The referee shows Portsmouth FC player a Red card on 29.
- 32' A moment of madness from Tayo Edun on 32 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Lincoln City FC will be frustrated.
- 37' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 42' The travelling Lincoln City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Rasmus Nicolaisen. He replaces Marcus Harness on 46 minute.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Lincoln City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 61' 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 Tom Naylor suffering a number of foals already.
- 66' Portsmouth FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Lincoln City FC's shape.
- 70' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. John Marquis is withdrawn and Ellis Harrison gets his opportunity.
- 75' Lincoln City FC is showing some good football. However, Lincoln City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 76' A tactical swap from Portsmouth FC — Michael Jacobs on, Ryan Williams off on 76 minutes.
- 79' What a moment for Morgan Rogers! That strike on 79 puts his side firmly in control.
- 81' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Charlie Daniels is hanging Andy Cannon on the field on 81 minute.
- 86' Fresh legs for Lincoln City FC! Max Melbourne comes on to replace Tayo Edun.
- 88' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Adam Jackson.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Conor McGrandles on 90.
- 90' Lincoln City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Harry Anderson is hanging Brennan Johnson on the field on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Lincoln City FC players.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
-
3
Lee Brown ↓ George Byers 81'
- 1
- 11
- 19
-
9
John Marquis ↓ Ellis Harrison 70'
- 20
-
7
Ryan Williams ↓ Michael Jacobs 76'
-
14
Andy Cannon ↓ Charlie Daniels 81'
- 2
Bench
-
21
Charlie Daniels ↑ 81'
-
16
George Byers ↑ 81'
-
10
Ellis Harrison ↑ 70'
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↑ 76'
-
15
Rasmus Nicolaisen ↑ 46'
- 23
- 41
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
- 18
- 23
- 5
-
7
Tayo Edun ↓ Max Melbourne 86'
- 9
- 10
- 22
- 1
- 20
-
11
Tony Scully ↓ Morgan Rogers 70'
Bench
-
27
Morgan Rogers ↑ 70'
-
26
Harry Anderson ↑ 90'
- 8
- 17
-
3
Max Melbourne ↑ 86'
- 4
- 31
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 4 |
| Ronan Curtis | 4 |
| Paddy Lane | 2 |
| George Hirst | 2 |
| Ben House | 1 |
| Regan Poole | 1 |
| Hakeeb Adelakun | 1 |
| Tom Hopper | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Lincoln City FC Form
2021-01-26
Portsmouth FC
0–1
Lincoln City FC
W
2021-01-23
Lincoln City FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
W
2021-01-09
Lincoln City FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
2021-01-02
AFC Wimbledon
1–2
Lincoln City FC
W
2020-12-26
Lincoln City FC
5–1
Burton Albion FC
W
2020-12-19
Northampton Town FC
0–4
Lincoln City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.18
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Lincoln City FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Lincoln City FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Lincoln City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
65%
Portsmouth FC or Lincoln City FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.3%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.6%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.9%
0 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 19% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.