Portsmouth FC vs Peterborough United FC, League One 2020-21 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 Steven Plane
- Referee Peter Wright
- Referee Mark Derrien
- Referee Justin Amey
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Dec | Blackpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Nov | King's Lynn Town FC | H | 6–1 | W |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Dec | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–2 | L |
| 28 Nov | Chorley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Nov | Blackpool FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Nov | Crewe Alexandra FC | A | 0–2 | L |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Fratton Park!
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' John Marquis has been relatively quiet despite scoring 95 goals in his last 239 appearances.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Portsmouth FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 35' Mohamed Eisa, a Sudan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 40' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 45' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Peterborough United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 50' Peterborough United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 55' Supporters expect more eagerness from Christy Pym, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 57' Controversy at the stadium! Andy Cannon argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 61' Jack Whatmough puts Portsmouth FC on the lead.
- 61' Frazer Blake-Tracy is having his name booked by the referee on 61.
- 66' Peterborough United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Idris Kanu is hanging Frazer Blake-Tracy on the field on 66 minute.
- 67' The whistle greets Ethan Hamilton as he departs to be replaced by Ryan Broom.
- 68' Tom Naylor was booked on 68.
- 73' A quiet spell here at Fratton Park. Peterborough United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 75' Tom Naylor is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 75' Samuel Szmodics makes way for Mohamed Eisa at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Peterborough United FC.
- 80' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 85' Jack Taylor catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 85.
- 86' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. John Marquis departs to be replaced by Ellis Harrison.
- 88' Lee Brown is having his name booked by the referee on 88.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Portsmouth FC players.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 3
- 1
- 11
- 19
-
9
John Marquis ↓ Ellis Harrison 86'
- 20
- 7
- 14
- 2
Bench
- 35
- 8
- 23
-
10
Ellis Harrison ↑ 86'
- 17
- 26
- 15
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Nathan Thompson ↓ Niall Mason 67'
- 5
- 14
- 10
- 6
-
15
Samuel Szmodics ↓ Mohamed Eisa 75'
- 9
- 1
- 8
-
22
Ethan Hamilton ↓ Ryan Broom 67'
-
18
Frazer Blake-Tracy ↓ Idris Kanu 66'
Bench
-
7
Mohamed Eisa ↑ 75'
-
24
Niall Mason ↑ 67'
-
19
Idris Kanu ↑ 66'
- 12
-
11
Ryan Broom ↑ 67'
- 13
- 26
Coach
Darren Ferguson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ivan Toney | 4 |
| Jonson Clarke-Harris | 3 |
| Dane Scarlett | 2 |
| Lee Brown | 1 |
| Jamal Lowe | 1 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| Colby Bishop | 1 |
| Oliver Hawkins | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Peterborough United FC Form
2020-12-05
Portsmouth FC
2–0
Peterborough United FC
L
2020-12-02
AFC Wimbledon
2–1
Peterborough United FC
L
2020-11-28
Peterborough United FC
1–2
Chorley FC
L
2020-11-24
Peterborough United FC
1–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2020-11-21
Peterborough United FC
1–2
Blackpool FC
L
2020-11-14
Crewe Alexandra FC
2–0
Peterborough United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.8
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Peterborough United FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Peterborough United FC
44%
Portsmouth FC or Peterborough United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
1 – 0
10%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.9%
3 – 1
5.7%
3 – 0
5.6%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 1
5.2%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 2
3%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Peterborough United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 23% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

