Portsmouth FC vs Lincoln City FC, League One 2021-22 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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | Lincoln City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Apr | Rotherham United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Apr | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Apr | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Mar | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Portsmouth FC and Lincoln City FC is underway.
- 5' Ben House has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 12' A tactical swap from Portsmouth FC — Ryan Tunnicliffe on, Joe Morrell off on 12 minutes.
- 17' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 22' Lincoln City FC have won 386 goals from 323 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 27' Lincoln City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 32' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 33' That is a Yellow card for Portsmouth FC. Louis Thompson will be fuming at that decision.
- 38' 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 Tony Scully suffering a number of foals already.
- 43' Lincoln City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 48' Connor Ogilvie, a England , has 2 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 50' What composure from George Hirst! The Scotland international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 55' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 60' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Lincoln City FC that had 323 games and scored 386 goals.
- 65' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Portsmouth FC winning 100% of all matches.
- 68' Against the run of play, Michael Jacobs has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 68' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Adam Jackson.
- 70' A stunning finish from Teddy Bishop — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 71' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Louis Thompson is withdrawn and Shaun Williams gets his opportunity.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Ronan Curtis. He replaces Aiden O'Brien on 76 minute.
- 77' Time for substitution for Lincoln City FC. John Marquis is replaced by Ben House.
- 78' The deadlock is broken! Ben House gets on the scoresheet on 78 minutes.
- 82' Magnificent from Ronan Curtis! That is 54 goals in 376 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 83' Brilliant from the ! Ronan Curtis makes it 4-2 with a superb finish on 83.
- 83' The whistle greets Teddy Bishop as he departs to be replaced by Max Sanders.
- 88' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- It finishes all square. Portsmouth FC and Lincoln City FC share the spoils 3-2.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Aiden O'Brien ↓ Ronan Curtis 76'
- 10
-
23
Louis Thompson ↓ Shaun Williams 71'
- 16
- 20
- 4
- 24
-
21
Joe Morrell ↓ Ryan Tunnicliffe 12'
- 1
- 19
- 17
Bench
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↑ 76'
- 9
- 15
-
6
Shaun Williams ↑ 71'
-
8
Ryan Tunnicliffe ↑ 12'
- 25
- 28
Coach
Danny Cowley
Lincoln City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 8
- 5
-
12
Teddy Bishop ↓ Max Sanders 83'
-
27
John Marquis ↓ Ben House 77'
- 2
- 24
- 11
- 19
- 20
- 29
Bench
- 14
- 21
- 9
-
6
Max Sanders ↑ 83'
-
17
Ben House ↑ 77'
Coach
Michael Appleton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 4 |
| Ronan Curtis | 4 |
| Paddy Lane | 2 |
| George Hirst | 2 |
| Regan Poole | 1 |
| Hakeeb Adelakun | 1 |
| Tom Hopper | 1 |
| Myles Peart-Harris | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
2022-04-15
Portsmouth FC
3–2
Lincoln City FC
W
2022-04-12
Portsmouth FC
3–0
Rotherham United FC
W
2022-04-09
Cheltenham Town FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
L
2022-04-05
Bolton Wanderers FC
1–1
Portsmouth FC
D
2022-03-19
Portsmouth FC
0–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2022-03-15
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Portsmouth FC
L
Lincoln City FC Form
2022-04-15
Portsmouth FC
3–2
Lincoln City FC
L
2022-04-09
Lincoln City FC
1–3
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2022-04-05
Fleetwood Town FC
1–1
Lincoln City FC
D
2022-04-02
Charlton Athletic FC
1–2
Lincoln City FC
W
2022-03-26
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Lincoln City FC
L
2022-03-19
Lincoln City FC
0–0
Sunderland AFC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.73
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Lincoln City 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: 2.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Lincoln City FC
45%
Portsmouth FC or Lincoln City FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
9.2%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
5.6%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
5.4%
3 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
3.3%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Lincoln City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 23% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 13% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Lincoln City FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.