Portsmouth FC vs Oxford United FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Portsmouth FC vs Oxford United FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Oxford United FC 13 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ryan Atkin
- Referee Scott Jackson
- Referee Tim Robinson
- Referee Lee Venamore
- Referee Akil Howson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Nov | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 16 Nov | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Nov | Ipswich Town FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Nov | Lincoln City FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 31 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Nov | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Nov | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Nov | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | Rochdale AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 31 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
82%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
41%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
38%
Clean Sheets
Oxford United FC this season
Oxford United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Oxford United FC
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
3/2
46-60
3/2
61-75
3/2
76+
9/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Oxford United FC
| Mark Harris | 6 G | 1 A |
| Gatlin O'Donkor | 4 G | 2 A |
| Cameron Brannagan | 2 G | |
| Ciaron Brown | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Portsmouth FC launch into their encounter with Oxford United FC.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Fratton Park. Oxford United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 15' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 19' GOAL! Sean Raggett fires home to make it 1-0!
- 24' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 29' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Portsmouth FC and Oxford United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 34' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 39' Oxford United FC have won 507 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 44' Over 44 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 49' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 52' A moment of madness from Sean Clare on 52 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Oxford United FC will be frustrated.
- 57' With 3 assists to his name this season, Ronan Curtis is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 62' It’s high time Karl Robinson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 63' A change in the Oxford United FC ranks — James Henry exits the field as Mark Sykes enters on 63.
- 68' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 69' What a moment for Alex Gorrin! That strike on 69 puts his side firmly in control.
- 73' Portsmouth FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 73.
- 78' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 79' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Andy Cannon is withdrawn and Bryn Morris gets his opportunity.
- 82' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Marcus Harness is withdrawn and Ryan Williams gets his opportunity.
- 86' Another change for Oxford United FC made on 86 minute. Sean Clare leaves to be changed by John Mousinho.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Sean Raggett.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 3
- 1
- 11
-
19
Marcus Harness ↓ Ryan Williams 82'
- 10
- 9
- 20
-
14
Andy Cannon ↓ Bryn Morris 79'
- 2
Bench
- 35
- 8
- 23
-
7
Ryan Williams ↑ 82'
-
17
Bryn Morris ↑ 79'
- 26
- 15
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Oxford United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
2
Sean Clare ↓ John Mousinho 86'
-
25
Olamide Shodipo ↓ Jordan Obita 63'
-
19
Daniel Agyei ↓ Matt Taylor 82'
-
14
Anthony Forde ↓ Marcus McGuane 63'
- 1
- 12
- 3
-
17
James Henry C ↓ Mark Sykes 63'
- 6
- 22
- 5
Bench
-
9
Matt Taylor ↑ 82'
-
24
Jordan Obita ↑ 63'
- 28
-
15
John Mousinho ↑ 86'
-
18
Marcus McGuane ↑ 63'
-
10
Mark Sykes ↑ 63'
- 13
Coach
Karl Robinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luke McNally | 4 |
| Cameron Brannagan | 3 |
| Marcus Browne | 3 |
| Andre Dozzell | 2 |
| James Henry | 2 |
| Jamal Lowe | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Callum Lang | 2 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Oxford United FC Form
2020-11-24
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
2020-11-21
Wigan Athletic FC
1–2
Oxford United FC
W
2020-11-17
Oxford United FC
0–2
Crewe Alexandra FC
L
2020-11-07
Oxford United FC
1–2
Peterborough United FC
L
2020-11-03
Oxford United FC
3–1
Rochdale AFC
W
2020-10-31
Fleetwood Town FC
2–0
Oxford United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.35
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Oxford United FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Oxford United FC 72% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.5
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
71%
Draw or Oxford United FC
58%
Portsmouth FC or Oxford United FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.4%
1 – 0
10%
0 – 1
8.4%
2 – 1
8.3%
2 – 0
7.3%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 0
3.2%
1 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Oxford United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 21% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Oxford United FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.