Portsmouth FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 4
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Queens Park Rangers FC — FA Cup .
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Queens Park Rangers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Referee Andy Garratt
- Referee Nicholas Hopton
- Referee Gavin Ward
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jan | Oxford United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Jan | Norwich City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 5–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jan | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Jan | Preston North End FC | H | 1–4 | L |
| 12 Jan | Sheffield United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Jan | Leeds United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Aston Villa FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Dec | Reading FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
83%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Portsmouth FC this season
Portsmouth FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
Queens Park Rangers FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at . Ninety minutes of football awaits between Portsmouth FC and Queens Park Rangers FC.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' Queens Park Rangers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Steve McClaren will be considering his options from the bench.
- 27' Controversy at the stadium! Jack Whatmough argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 32' Matt Clarke is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Queens Park Rangers FC tonight.
- 37' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 42' 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 Pawel Wszolek suffering a number of foals already.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ryan Manning.
- 50' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Queens Park Rangers FC backline.
- 55' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 60' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 63' Magnificent from Lee Brown! That is 6 goals in 371 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 65' The Queens Park Rangers FC manager makes a substitution. Aramide Oteh departs to be replaced by Bright Osayi-Samuel.
- 70' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 71' Another substitution for Queens Park Rangers FC to replace Pawel Wszolek by Matt Smith on 71 minute.
- 74' A goal from the Bermuda international Nahki Wells! He fires home on 74 to make it 1-1!
- 77' Lee Brown is having his name booked by the referee on 77.
- 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Joel Lynch on 78.
- 80' The whistle greets Dion Donohue as he departs to be replaced by Ben Close.
- 85' It looks surprising Queens Park Rangers FC does not make any changes. Craig MacGillivray has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 90' Queens Park Rangers FC make a change. Nahki Wells trudges off to be replaced by Ilias Chair on 90 minutes.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 16
- 5
-
17
Dion Donohue ↓ Ben Close 80'
- 2
- 26
- 8
- 3
- 15
- 18
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↓ Ben Close 80'
Bench
- 35
- 6
- 38
-
33
Ben Close ↑ 80'
- 24
- 30
- 29
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Queens Park Rangers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 3
- 33
- 2
-
23
Pawel Wszolek ↓ Matt Smith 71'
- 11
- 7
- 18
- 37
-
32
Nahki Wells ↓ Ilias Chair 90'
- 14
Bench
- 1
- 4
- 8
- 24
-
19
Ilias Chair ↑ 90'
-
20
Bright Osayi-Samuel ↑ 65'
-
17
Matt Smith ↑ 71'
Coach
Steve McClaren
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nahki Wells | 2 |
| Jimmy Dunne | 1 |
| Matt Ritchie | 1 |
| Josh Murphy | 1 |
| Lee Brown | 1 |
| Matt Smith | 1 |
| Karamoko Dembele | 1 |
| Callum Lang | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Queens Park Rangers FC Form
2019-01-26
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2019-01-19
Queens Park Rangers FC
1–4
Preston North End FC
L
2019-01-12
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2019-01-06
Queens Park Rangers FC
2–1
Leeds United FC
W
2019-01-01
Aston Villa FC
2–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
D
2018-12-29
Queens Park Rangers FC
0–0
Reading FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.19
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
Queens Park Rangers FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Queens Park Rangers FC
59%
Portsmouth FC or Queens Park Rangers FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.1%
1 – 0
11.6%
0 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
4.1%
3 – 1
3.1%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Queens Park Rangers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Queens Park Rangers FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

