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Portsmouth FC vs Rochdale AFC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Portsmouth FC
3 – 0
Full Time
Rochdale AFC
Fri 28 Feb 2020 · 19:45 UTC Fratton Park HT 45+4' · FT 45+4'
Y 44' Rhys Norrington-Davies
Y 51' Aaron Morley
Christian Burgess 54' Y
Y 59' Callum Camps

Overview

Match Preview

Portsmouth FC vs Rochdale AFC — League One at Fratton Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Anthony Da Costa
  • Referee Nick Kinseley
  • Referee Alan Young
  • Referee Scott Jackson
  • Referee David Benton

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

6
1
Portsmouth FC 7 games · Avg 2.7 goals Rochdale AFC
Last 5 meetings
2020-02-28 Portsmouth FC 3–0 Rochdale AFC 2019-11-23 Rochdale AFC 0–3 Portsmouth FC 2019-04-13 Portsmouth FC 4–1 Rochdale AFC 2018-12-02 Rochdale AFC 0–1 Portsmouth FC 2018-09-29 Rochdale AFC 1–3 Portsmouth FC

Recent Form

Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Feb Rochdale AFC H 3–0 W
25 Feb Milton Keynes Dons FC H 3–1 W
22 Feb Fleetwood Town FC A 0–1 L
15 Feb Shrewsbury Town FC H 2–0 W
11 Feb Coventry City FC A 0–1 L
08 Feb Tranmere Rovers FC A 2–0 W
Rochdale AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Feb Portsmouth FC A 0–3 L
22 Feb Coventry City FC H 1–2 L
11 Feb Sunderland AFC A 0–3 L
08 Feb Doncaster Rovers FC A 1–1 D
01 Feb Shrewsbury Town FC H 1–0 W
28 Jan Milton Keynes Dons FC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Fratton Park as Portsmouth FC face off against Rochdale AFC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Rochdale AFC's compact .
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Christian Burgess made 371 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
  • 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 35' The 32-year-old Sean Raggett has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 44' Rhys Norrington-Davies picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 45' A goal from the Australia international Ryan Williams! He fires home on 45 to make it 1-0!
  • 45' Time for substitution for Rochdale AFC. Rhys Norrington-Davies is replaced by Jimmy Keohane.
  • 50' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kenny Jackett will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 51' The referee calls foul for Aaron Morley. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 54' Portsmouth FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 54.
  • 54' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Lee Brown by Steve Seddon on 54 minute.
  • 55' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Andy Cannon by Ben Close on 55 minute.
  • 59' The referee calls foul for Callum Camps. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 64' Rochdale AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 66' Matt Done has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aaron Morley on 66 minute.
  • 71' Over 71 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 76' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 77' The supporters are chanting for Calvin Andrew. He replaces Jordan Williams on 77 minute.
  • 78' GOAL! Steve Seddon fires home to make it 2-0!
  • 83' Ellis Harrison has so much to prove this time. He replaces John Marquis on 83 minute.
  • 84' GOAL! Christian Burgess scores on 84. Assisted by Steve Seddon
  • 89' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • It finishes all square. Portsmouth FC and Rochdale AFC share the spoils 3-0.

Lineups

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenny Jackett

Rochdale AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Barry-Murphy

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ronan Curtis 3
Ryan Williams 3
Jamal Lowe 2
Brett Pitman 2
Aaron Wilbraham 2
Oliver Hawkins 1
Andre Green 1
Matt Clarke 1

Head to Head

2020-02-28 Portsmouth FC 3–0 Rochdale AFC 2019-11-23 Rochdale AFC 0–3 Portsmouth FC 2019-04-13 Portsmouth FC 4–1 Rochdale AFC 2018-12-02 Rochdale AFC 0–1 Portsmouth FC 2018-09-29 Rochdale AFC 1–3 Portsmouth FC

Portsmouth FC Form

2020-02-28 Portsmouth FC 3–0 Rochdale AFC W 2020-02-25 Portsmouth FC 3–1 Milton Keynes Dons FC W 2020-02-22 Fleetwood Town FC 1–0 Portsmouth FC L 2020-02-15 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2020-02-11 Coventry City FC 1–0 Portsmouth FC L 2020-02-08 Tranmere Rovers FC 0–2 Portsmouth FC W

Rochdale AFC Form

2020-02-28 Portsmouth FC 3–0 Rochdale AFC L 2020-02-22 Rochdale AFC 1–2 Coventry City FC L 2020-02-11 Sunderland AFC 3–0 Rochdale AFC L 2020-02-08 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–1 Rochdale AFC D 2020-02-01 Rochdale AFC 1–0 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2020-01-28 Milton Keynes Dons FC 2–1 Rochdale AFC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.03 Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73 Rochdale AFC xG
I would bet for: Portsmouth FC to win 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Portsmouth FC67% Draw21% Rochdale AFC12%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 76%
24%
± 2.5 51%
49%
± 3.5 30%
70%
± 4.5 15%
85%

Double Chance

Portsmouth FC or Draw
88%
Draw or Rochdale AFC
33%
Portsmouth FC or Rochdale AFC
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Portsmouth FC47% Draw43% Rochdale AFC10%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.9%
1 – 0
12.4%
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
6.2%
4 – 0
4.3%
0 – 1
3.8%
2 – 2
3.3%
4 – 1
3.3%
1 – 2
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC

Handicap Portsmouth FC covers Push Rochdale AFC covers
-2.5 22% — 78%
-2 22% 21% 58%
-1.5 42% — 58%
-1 42% 24% 34%
-0.5 66% — 34%
+0.5 89% — 11%
+1 89% 8% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
49% ✗
Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.