Portsmouth FC vs Northampton Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Northampton Town FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Northampton Town FC 46 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Trevor Kettle
- Referee Justin Amey
- Referee
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Northampton Town FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 24 Oct | Sunderland AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | Gillingham FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 24 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Oct | Swindon Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Oct | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Oct | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Fratton Park!
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Northampton Town FC backline.
- 15' Jack Sowerby is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Northampton Town FC tonight.
- 20' It looks surprising Northampton Town FC does not make any changes. Callum Johnson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 371 games and scored 525 goals.
- 39' with the perfectly-timed delivery and John Marquis makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 43' The referee calls foul for Cian Bolger. He receives a Yellow card.
- 47' A stunning finish from John Marquis — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 50' Goal! Ronan Curtis scores his 54 goal in 371 matches.
- 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 57' Ryan Williams has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 57.
- 58' The Northampton Town FC manager makes a substitution. Christopher Missilou departs to be replaced by Danny Rose.
- 60' Marcus Harness was booked on 60.
- 65' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 66' It is a substitution in Northampton Town FC team. Ricky Korboa is replaced by Caleb Chukwuemeka on 66 minute.
- 71' Northampton Town FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 76' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Northampton Town FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Joe Martin. He replaces Alan Sheehan on 78 minute.
- 83' What composure from Marcus Harness! The Ireland international strokes it home. 4-0.
- 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' The whistle greets Andy Cannon as he departs to be replaced by Ben Close.
- It finishes all square. Portsmouth FC and Northampton Town FC share the spoils 4-0.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 3
- 1
- 11
- 19
- 9
- 20
-
7
Ryan Williams ↓ Bryn Morris 90'
-
14
Andy Cannon ↓ Ben Close 90'
- 2
Bench
- 35
-
8
Ben Close ↑ 90'
- 23
-
17
Bryn Morris ↑ 90'
- 26
- 15
- 37
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Northampton Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 5
- 27
- 13
- 7
- 2
- 4
-
44
Alan Sheehan ↓ Joe Martin 78'
- 6
- 9
- 11
Bench
- 10
- 45
-
3
Joe Martin ↑ 78'
- 1
-
29
Danny Rose ↑ 58'
- 15
-
30
Caleb Chukwuemeka ↑ 66'
Coach
Keith Curle
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paddy Lane | 4 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Ryan Watson | 2 |
| Marc Leonard | 1 |
| Marcus Harness | 1 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| Sam Hoskins | 1 |
| Fraser Horsfall | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Northampton Town FC Form
2020-10-27
Portsmouth FC
4–0
Northampton Town FC
L
2020-10-24
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Charlton Athletic FC
L
2020-10-20
Northampton Town FC
2–1
Swindon Town FC
W
2020-10-17
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
L
2020-10-10
Northampton Town FC
0–2
Peterborough United FC
L
2020-10-03
Bristol Rovers FC
2–0
Northampton Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.29
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.66
Northampton Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC to win 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
89%
Draw or Northampton Town FC
30%
Portsmouth FC or Northampton Town FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
13.5%
1 – 0
11.6%
3 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 1
8.5%
0 – 0
6.8%
3 – 1
6.7%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
3.9%
2 – 2
2.9%
0 – 1
2.8%
5 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Northampton Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -2 | 28% | 22% | 50% |
| -1.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| -1 | 50% | 23% | 27% |
| -0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
52%
✓
Northampton Town FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.