Portsmouth FC vs Peterborough United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Peterborough United FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Peterborough United FC 8 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dean Whitestone
- Referee Christopher Kidd
- Referee Lee Collins
- Referee John Busby
- Referee Andrew Williams
3 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 8.0 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Apr | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | Coventry City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Rochdale AFC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Apr | Walsall FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Apr | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Apr | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | Blackpool FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Gillingham FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Peterborough United FC this season
Peterborough United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Peterborough United FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/3
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/4
61-75
–/2
76+
2/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Peterborough United FC
| Benjamin Woods | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Portsmouth FC welcome Peterborough United FC for this crunch clash at Fratton Park.
- 5' 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 Matt Clarke suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 13' What composure from Lee Tomlin! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 18' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kenny Jackett will be considering his options from the bench.
- 23' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 27' GOAL! Ivan Toney scores on 27. Assisted by Marcus Maddison
- 32' Controversy at the stadium! Lee Tomlin argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Joe Ward.
- 38' Against the run of play, Ben Close has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 43' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 46' Oliver Hawkins gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces James Vaughan and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Marcus Maddison has been relatively quiet despite scoring 20 goals in his last 387 appearances.
- 54' Viv Solomon-Otabor is replacing Ronan Curtis for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 58' Lee Brown has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 58.
- 59' Brilliant from the defender! Christian Burgess makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 59.
- 64' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 65' The referee calls foul for Alex Woodyard. He receives a Yellow card.
- 65' Siriki Dembele has so much to prove this time. He replaces Joe Ward on 65 minute.
- 70' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 75' Magnificent from Ivan Toney! That is 118 goals in 387 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 80' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Peterborough United FC's compact .
- 85' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 88' The referee has no hesitation. Jamal Lowe is booked for Portsmouth FC — Yellow card on 88.
- 2-3 the final result. Portsmouth FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 6
- 20
- 5
- 10
- 33
- 8
- 3
- 15
- 11
-
32
James Vaughan ↓ Oliver Hawkins 46'
Bench
- 35
- 2
- 26
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↑ 46'
-
19
Viv Solomon-Otabor ↑ 54'
- 22
- 24
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 29
- 18
- 5
-
15
Joe Ward ↓ Siriki Dembele 65'
- 21
- 17
- 4
- 1
- 2
- 6
Bench
- 23
- 14
- 25
- 31
- 26
- 16
-
10
Siriki Dembele ↑ 65'
Coach
Darren Ferguson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ivan Toney | 4 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 3 |
| Dane Scarlett | 2 |
| Nathan Thompson | 1 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 1 |
| Lee Brown | 1 |
| Jamal Lowe | 1 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Peterborough United FC Form
2019-04-30
Portsmouth FC
2–3
Peterborough United FC
W
2019-04-27
Walsall FC
3–0
Peterborough United FC
L
2019-04-22
Peterborough United FC
1–1
Sunderland AFC
D
2019-04-19
Fleetwood Town FC
1–1
Peterborough United FC
D
2019-04-13
Blackpool FC
0–1
Peterborough United FC
W
2019-04-06
Peterborough United FC
2–0
Gillingham FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.72
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Peterborough United FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Peterborough United FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Peterborough United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Peterborough United FC
58%
Portsmouth FC or Peterborough United FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Peterborough United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
1 – 1
11.4%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.3%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
5.8%
0 – 1
5.3%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 2
3.6%
1 – 3
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Peterborough United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

