Portsmouth FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC, League One 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Plymouth Argyle FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Plymouth Argyle FC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Sep | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Aug | Port Vale FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Aug | Cambridge United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Sep | Oxford United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | Derby County FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Aug | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Aug | Forest Green Rovers FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Aug | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–5 | 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' KICK OFF: Plymouth Argyle FC gets underway.
- 5' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 25' It’s high time Danny Cowley made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 30' Joshua Griffiths is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Plymouth Argyle FC tonight.
- 35' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 40' Joe Morrell is replacing Tom Lowery for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 41' Josh Koroma doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 42' Marlon Pack has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 42.
- 43' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Marlon Pack.
- 48' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 53' Finn Azaz is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portsmouth FC so far.
- 56' Ryan Hardie makes way for Niall Ennis at the 56 minute mark. A tactical switch from Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 61' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 66' The crowd applauds Joe Edwards as he leaves the pitch. Sam Cosgrove steps in for Plymouth Argyle FC.
- 70' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 70 minute. Josh Koroma leaves to be changed by Joe Pigott.
- 74' What a moment for Sean Raggett! That strike on 74 puts his side firmly in control.
- 79' Magnificent from Niall Ennis! That is 36 goals in 343 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 81' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Owen Dale is replaced by Recco Hackett-Fairchild.
- 86' The 25-year-old Adam Randell has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Brendan Galloway on 89.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Plymouth Argyle FC. Finn Azaz will be fuming at that decision.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
27
Josh Koroma ↓ Joe Pigott 70'
- 28
- 6
- 20
- 4
-
26
Tom Lowery ↓ Joe Morrell 40'
- 15
- 9
- 1
-
19
Dane Scarlett ↓ Ronan Curtis 70'
Bench
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↑ 70'
-
10
Joe Pigott ↑ 70'
-
18
Recco Hackett-Fairchild ↑ 81'
-
16
Joe Morrell ↑ 40'
- 25
- 21
- 2
Coach
Danny Cowley
Plymouth Argyle FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Jordan Houghton ↓ Adam Randell 66'
- 17
- 6
-
8
Joe Edwards ↓ Sam Cosgrove 66'
- 1
- 3
-
9
Ryan Hardie ↓ Niall Ennis 56'
- 7
- 19
- 18
- 21
Bench
-
22
Brendan Galloway ↑ 70'
- 5
- 25
-
16
Sam Cosgrove ↑ 66'
-
20
Adam Randell ↑ 66'
-
11
Niall Ennis ↑ 56'
- 44
Coach
Steven Schumacher
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 |
| Jerome Opoku | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Plymouth Argyle FC Form
2022-09-17
Portsmouth FC
2–2
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2022-09-13
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–0
Oxford United FC
W
2022-09-03
Derby County FC
2–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2022-08-27
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–0
Bolton Wanderers FC
W
2022-08-20
Forest Green Rovers FC
0–3
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2022-08-16
Charlton Athletic FC
5–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.71
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Plymouth Argyle FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Plymouth Argyle FC 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Plymouth Argyle FC
57%
Portsmouth FC or Plymouth Argyle FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6%
0 – 0
5.7%
0 – 1
5.3%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Plymouth Argyle FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Plymouth Argyle FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.