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 46 games · 53 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dean Whitestone
- Referee Christopher Kidd
- Referee Lee Collins
- Referee John Busby
- Referee Andrew Williams
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Portsmouth FC and Peterborough United FC is underway.
- 5' The travelling Peterborough United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Peterborough United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 13' Brilliant from the ! Lee Tomlin makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 13.
- 18' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Peterborough United FC that had 383 games and scored 596 goals.
- 23' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 27' Ivan Toney is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 32' A moment of madness from Lee Tomlin on 32 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Peterborough United FC will be frustrated.
- 36' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Joe Ward.
- 38' What a moment for Ben Close! That strike on 38 puts his side firmly in control.
- 43' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' Oliver Hawkins gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces James Vaughan and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Peterborough United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 54' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Ronan Curtis has done his job and it is now time for Viv Solomon-Otabor to step up.
- 58' Lee Brown is having his name booked by the referee on 58.
- 59' Christian Burgess has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 59 minutes.
- 64' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Peterborough United FC backline.
- 65' Alex Woodyard has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 65.
- 65' It is a substitution in Peterborough United FC team. Joe Ward is replaced by Siriki Dembele on 65 minute.
- 70' Joe Ward has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 75' What a moment for Ivan Toney! That strike on 75 puts his side firmly in control.
- 80' It’s high time Darren Ferguson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 85' Over 85 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 88' It’s a booking for Portsmouth FC player. Jamal Lowe gets a Yellow card.
- Portsmouth FC will have plenty to reflect on. Peterborough United FC were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Dan Butler | 1 |
| Abu Kamara | 1 |
| Oliver Hawkins | 1 |
| Tom Naylor | 1 |
| Ricky Jade-Jones | 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.

