Portsmouth FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Portsmouth FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Howard
- Referee Will Finnie
- Referee Darren Blunden
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 02 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Jan | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Jan | Hull City AFC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 19 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | H | 4–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Jan | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 26 Jan | Swindon Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Jan | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
70%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
70%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Plymouth Argyle FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Plymouth Argyle FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Portsmouth FC and Plymouth Argyle FC get this one started.
- 5' Byron Moore has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' A quiet spell here at Fratton Park. Plymouth Argyle FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' Portsmouth 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.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Plymouth Argyle FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' Plymouth Argyle FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' The 29-year-old Ryan Hardie has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 50' Plymouth Argyle FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 55' James Bolton is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portsmouth FC tonight.
- 60' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Michael Jacobs departs to be replaced by Ronan Curtis.
- 65' Over 65 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 69' Plymouth Argyle FC make a change. Ryan Hardie trudges off to be replaced by Niall Ennis on 69 minutes.
- 71' Luke Jephcott adds to his 0 season tally! Plymouth Argyle FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 72' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andy Cannon on 72.
- 77' Portsmouth FC is showing some good football. However, Portsmouth FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 82' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Luke Jephcott makes it 0-2.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Tom Naylor is booked for Portsmouth FC — Yellow card on 84.
- 84' Sam Woods gets the nod from Plymouth Argyle FC. He replaces Luke Jephcott and will look to change the dynamic.
- 86' The deadlock is broken! Ronan Curtis gets on the scoresheet on 86 minutes.
- 87' What a moment for James Bolton! That strike on 87 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' It is a substitution in Plymouth Argyle FC team. Panutche Camara is replaced by Adam Lewis on 90 minute.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Portsmouth FC 2-2 Plymouth Argyle FC.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 1
- 21
- 19
-
10
Ellis Harrison ↓ Harvey White 69'
- 9
- 20
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Ronan Curtis 60'
- 14
- 13
- 2
Bench
- 3
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↑ 60'
- 16
- 7
- 22
- 37
-
23
Harvey White ↑ 69'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
28
Panutche Camara ↓ Adam Lewis 90'
- 4
- 17
- 10
- 1
- 15
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↓ Niall Ennis 69'
-
31
Luke Jephcott ↓ Sam Woods 84'
- 2
- 24
- 18
Bench
-
25
Sam Woods ↑ 84'
- 14
- 27
- 19
- 23
-
21
Niall Ennis ↑ 69'
-
22
Adam Lewis ↑ 90'
Coach
Ryan Lowe
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryan Hardie | 5 |
| Ronan Curtis | 3 |
| Sam Cosgrove | 2 |
| Sean Raggett | 2 |
| Luke Jephcott | 2 |
| Ronan Curtis | 2 |
| Recco Hackett-Fairchild | 2 |
| Tom Naylor | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2021-02-06
Portsmouth FC
2–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2021-01-30
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–2
Accrington Stanley FC
D
2021-01-26
Swindon Town FC
0–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-01-23
Sheffield United FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
2021-01-19
Sunderland AFC
1–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-01-16
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–1
Crewe Alexandra FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.49
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Plymouth Argyle FC 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.84
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
59%
Portsmouth FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 1
8.4%
1 – 0
7.8%
0 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
7.6%
0 – 1
7%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5.3%
3 – 1
4.2%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 20% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 18% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.