Portsmouth FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Anthony Coggins
- Referee
- Referee
- Referee Robert Dabbs
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Rotherham United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Nov | Rochdale AFC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Southend United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Oct | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Oct | Lincoln City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Nov | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Nov | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Nov | Gillingham FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 26 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Portsmouth FC vs Rotherham United FC — let the football do the talking.
- 1' The Ireland Ronan Curtis breaks the deadlock on 1 minutes. 1-0!
- 6' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Portsmouth FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 11' Rotherham United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 11.
- 15' GOAL! Freddie Ladapo fires home to make it 1-1!
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Rotherham United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' Rotherham United FC is showing some good football. However, Rotherham United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 37' The England John Marquis breaks the deadlock on 37 minutes. 2-1!
- 42' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Warne might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 46' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Matthew Olosunde is replaced by Chiedozie Ogbene.
- 48' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ellis Harrison.
- 51' The referee shows Rotherham United FC player a Yellow card on 51.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 61' Rotherham United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 62' Freddie Ladapo makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Rotherham United FC are in front.
- 66' Ben Close makes no mistake. The score reads 3-2 and Portsmouth FC are in front.
- 71' 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 Carlton Morris suffering a number of foals already.
- 73' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 73 minute. Kyle Vassell leaves to be changed by Matty Crooks.
- 78' Marcus Harness gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Ryan Williams and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 88' Matthew Olosunde has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 89' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Carlton Morris.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 38
- 33
- 2
- 9
- 3
- 1
- 11
- 22
- 10
-
7
Ryan Williams ↓ Marcus Harness 78'
Bench
- 35
- 26
- 8
-
19
Marcus Harness ↑ 78'
- 5
- 14
- 13
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 15
-
7
Kyle Vassell ↓ Matty Crooks 73'
- 8
- 1
- 10
- 14
- 20
-
11
Daniel Barlaser ↓ Jamie Lindsay 73'
- 18
- 22
Bench
- 5
- 12
- 24
-
17
Matty Crooks ↑ 73'
-
19
Chiedozie Ogbene ↑ 46'
- 23
-
16
Jamie Lindsay ↑ 73'
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Marcus Harness | 2 |
| Freddie Ladapo | 2 |
| Clark Robertson | 1 |
| George Hirst | 1 |
| Ben Close | 1 |
| Ronan Curtis | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Rotherham United FC Form
2019-11-26
Portsmouth FC
3–2
Rotherham United FC
L
2019-11-23
Milton Keynes Dons FC
2–3
Rotherham United FC
W
2019-11-16
Rotherham United FC
1–0
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2019-11-02
Gillingham FC
0–3
Rotherham United FC
W
2019-10-26
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2019-10-23
Ipswich Town FC
0–2
Rotherham United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.9
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.52
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 66% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.42
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
52%
Portsmouth FC or Rotherham United FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
6.9%
2 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
5.9%
1 – 0
5.6%
3 – 1
5.4%
0 – 0
4.7%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 14% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 20% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.