Portsmouth FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Oxford United FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Oxford United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ryan Atkin
- Referee Mark Derrien
- Referee Ben Toner
- Referee John Flynn
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Oct | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Oct | Gillingham FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Oct | Rochdale AFC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 28 Sep | Gillingham FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
82%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Portsmouth FC and Oxford United FC is underway.
- 5' Alex Gorrin is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portsmouth FC tonight.
- 10' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Oxford United FC backline.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Oxford United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' It’s high time Kenny Jackett made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 26' The referee shows Oxford United FC player a Yellow card on 26.
- 31' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Lee Brown made 371 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 36' England international John Marquis has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 39' Portsmouth FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 42' Time for substitution for Oxford United FC. Josh Ruffels is replaced by Elliott Moore.
- 47' Sam Long needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 52' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 57' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Karl Robinson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 58' GOAL! Gareth Evans fires home to make it 1-0!
- 63' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 68' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Oxford United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 70' Time for substitution for Oxford United FC. Jamie Mackie is replaced by Shandon Baptiste.
- 75' Tariqe Fosu has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 80' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 85' James Bolton gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Ross McCrorie and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' John Marquis has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 87.
- 90' A stunning finish from Matt Taylor — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 90' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Gareth Evans is replaced by Ellis Harrison.
- It finishes all square. Portsmouth FC and Oxford United FC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 33
-
26
Gareth Evans ↓ Ellis Harrison 90'
- 3
- 1
- 11
- 10
- 20
- 7
-
15
Ross McCrorie ↓ James Bolton 85'
Bench
- 35
- 38
- 19
-
22
Ellis Harrison ↑ 90'
- 5
- 14
-
13
James Bolton ↑ 85'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
11
Tariqe Fosu ↓ Anthony Forde 70'
-
19
Jamie Mackie ↓ Shandon Baptiste 70'
- 1
- 12
- 4
-
3
Josh Ruffels ↓ Elliott Moore 42'
- 17
- 15
- 6
- 18
Bench
- 23
-
14
Anthony Forde ↑ 70'
- 13
-
16
Shandon Baptiste ↑ 70'
- 47
- 37
-
5
Elliott Moore ↑ 42'
Coach
Karl Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke McNally | 4 |
| Cameron Brannagan | 3 |
| Marcus Browne | 3 |
| Mark O'Mahony | 2 |
| Andre Dozzell | 2 |
| James Henry | 2 |
| Jamal Lowe | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Oxford United FC Form
2019-11-02
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
2019-10-26
Oxford United FC
3–0
Rochdale AFC
W
2019-10-19
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
W
2019-10-12
Oxford United FC
3–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2019-10-05
Accrington Stanley FC
2–2
Oxford United FC
D
2019-09-28
Oxford United FC
3–0
Gillingham FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.37
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Oxford United FC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Oxford United FC
59%
Portsmouth FC or Oxford United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.5%
1 – 0
10.3%
2 – 1
8.4%
0 – 1
8.2%
2 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.4%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 21% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +1 | 71% | 17% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

