Portsmouth FC vs Reading FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Reading FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Reading FC 7 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Joshua Smith
- Assistant 1 Bhupinder Gill
- Assistant 2 Sam Lewis (England)
7 games this season
🟨 3.6/game
⚽ 11.6 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Reading FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Feb | Cambridge United FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Feb | Carlisle United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | Northampton Town FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 30 Jan | Oxford United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Jan | Port Vale FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 13 Feb | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Stevenage FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Feb | Oxford United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Leyton Orient FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
43%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Reading FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
6/–
46-60
4/3
61-75
1/2
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Reading FC
| Jack Marriott | 8 G |
| Jacob Brown | 2 G |
| George Earthy | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Portsmouth FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Reading FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Joe Rafferty is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portsmouth FC so far.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' A meaty challenge results in booking for Conor Shaughnessy on 30.
- 35' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Reading FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 36' A stunning finish from Paddy Lane — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 40' It’s a booking for Reading FC player. Lewis Wing gets a card.
- 45' Clinton Mola catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 45.
- 49' GOAL! Marlon Pack fires home to make it 2-0!
- 53' The crowd applauds Paul Mukairu as he leaves the pitch. Sam Smith steps in for Reading FC.
- 58' Reading FC have won 447 goals from 385 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 59' Callum Lang doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 64' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 67' Joe Rafferty was booked on 67.
- 72' Will Norris has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 73' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Paddy Lane is replaced by Christian Saydee.
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Ben Elliott. He replaces Kelvin Ehibhationhan on 74 minute.
- 79' Michael Craig, a Scotland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 84' Colby Bishop makes no mistake. The score reads 4-0 and Portsmouth FC are in front.
- 86' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Callum Lang exits the field as Josh Martin enters on 86.
- 89' The deadlock is broken! Charlie Savage gets on the scoresheet on 89 minutes.
- 90' Portsmouth FC player sees a card in front of him.
- Another three points for Portsmouth FC.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 18
- 6
- 20
-
49
Callum Lang ↓ Josh Martin 86'
- 17
- 9
-
32
Paddy Lane ↓ Christian Saydee 73'
- 23
- 25
Bench
- 11
- 13
- 21
- 19
-
15
Christian Saydee ↑ 73'
-
29
Josh Martin ↑ 86'
- 4
Coach
John Mousinho
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 1
- 29
- 7
- 2
- 11
-
12
Paul Mukairu ↓ Sam Smith 53'
- 27
- 36
- 24
- 15
Bench
-
10
Sam Smith ↑ 53'
- 22
- 30
- 8
-
4
Ben Elliott ↑ 74'
- 19
- 14
Coach
Ruben Selles
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Charlie Savage | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Faustino Anjorin | 1 |
| Terry Devlin | 1 |
| Marlon Pack | 1 |
| Callum Lang | 1 |
| Paddy Lane | 1 |
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.22
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.15
Reading FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.37
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Reading FC
39%
Portsmouth FC or Reading FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.5%
1 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
6.9%
3 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 2
4.9%
0 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
4%
4 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Reading FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 18% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 22% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.