Wednesday , 30 September 2026

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 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

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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Portsmouth FC to score. At the same time, Rochdale AFC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Robert Sanchez is a natural goalkeeper and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rochdale AFC tonight.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' Matt Done has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 20' Lee Brown is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portsmouth FC so far.
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Rochdale AFC's compact .
  • 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Rochdale AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 35' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 40' Jim McNulty has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 44' Rochdale AFC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 44.
  • 45' Ryan Williams adds to his 0 season tally! Portsmouth FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 45' Rochdale AFC ring the changes. Rhys Norrington-Davies has done his job and it is now time for Jimmy Keohane to step up.
  • 50' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 51' It’s a booking for Rochdale AFC player. Aaron Morley gets a Yellow card.
  • 54' Portsmouth FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 54' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! Steve Seddon comes on to replace Lee Brown.
  • 55' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Andy Cannon is replaced by Ben Close.
  • 59' Callum Camps picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 64' James Bolton, a England , has 6 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 66' The whistle greets Aaron Morley as he departs to be replaced by Matt Done.
  • 71' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 76' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 77' Calvin Andrew gets the nod from Rochdale AFC. He replaces Jordan Williams and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 78' What a moment for Steve Seddon! That strike on 78 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 83' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. John Marquis is replaced by Ellis Harrison.
  • 84' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Christian Burgess makes it 3-0.
  • 89' Rochdale AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • With this win, Portsmouth FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

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
Brett Pitman 1
Christian Burgess 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.