Portsmouth FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Portsmouth FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One .
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Richard Holme
- Referee Adrian Tranter
- Referee Andrew Aylott
- Referee Tom Nield
- Referee Richard Cattell
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 11 Aug | Blackpool FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Aug | Luton Town FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Aug | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–5 | L |
| 21 Aug | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Aug | Coventry City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Aug | Southend United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Aug | Walsall FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Plymouth Argyle FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' It looks surprising Portsmouth FC does not make any changes. Stuart O'Keefe has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Conor Grant has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 331 appearances.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Gareth Evans, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 22' Portsmouth FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ronan Curtis on 22.
- 27' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Plymouth Argyle FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 32' Plymouth Argyle FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 37' 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 Jamie Ness suffering a number of foals already.
- 39' Jamie Ness was booked on 39.
- 42' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 42 minute. Oliver Hawkins leaves to be changed by Brett Pitman.
- 46' The whistle greets Jack Whatmough as he departs to be replaced by Christian Burgess.
- 51' Plymouth Argyle FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 56' Graham Carey is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Plymouth Argyle FC so far.
- 61' Lee Brown has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 63' Jamal Lowe has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 63 minutes.
- 68' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 69' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ronan Curtis makes it 3-0.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for David Fox. He replaces Stuart O'Keefe on 72 minute.
- 77' Ruben Lameiras has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 82' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 87' The energy levels are beginning to show. Derek Adams might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 89' Portsmouth FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 89.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Portsmouth FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 7
- 16
- 5
- 10
-
2
Anton Walkes ↓ Nathan Thompson 46'
- 26
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↓ Brett Pitman 42'
- 3
- 15
- 11
Bench
- 37
- 22
- 1
-
6
Christian Burgess ↑ 46'
-
20
Nathan Thompson ↑ 46'
- 33
-
8
Brett Pitman ↑ 42'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
-
13
Stuart O'Keefe ↓ David Fox 72'
- 19
- 2
- 3
-
4
Yann Songo'o ↓ Ruben Lameiras 46'
- 5
- 7
- 6
- 1
-
15
Conor Grant ↓ Graham Carey 46'
Bench
- 25
- 21
-
10
Graham Carey ↑ 46'
-
8
David Fox ↑ 72'
-
11
Ruben Lameiras ↑ 46'
- 16
- 9
Coach
Derek Adams
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryan Hardie | 5 |
| Ronan Curtis | 3 |
| Luke Jephcott | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 2 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Sean Raggett | 2 |
| Mustapha Bundu | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2018-09-01
Portsmouth FC
3–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2018-08-25
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–5
Peterborough United FC
L
2018-08-21
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2018-08-18
Coventry City FC
1–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2018-08-11
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–1
Southend United FC
D
2018-08-04
Walsall FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.05
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.61
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC to win 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
89%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
31%
Portsmouth FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
14.4%
1 – 0
13.8%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
8.7%
3 – 1
6%
4 – 0
4.9%
0 – 1
3.5%
4 – 1
3.2%
2 – 2
2.7%
1 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 22% | 55% |
| -1.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| -1 | 45% | 25% | 30% |
| -0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
55%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.