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 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
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' That's the starting whistle at Fratton Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Portsmouth FC and Rotherham United FC.
- 1' Ronan Curtis doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 6' Jamie Lindsay has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 11' The 27-year-old Ben Wiles has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' The deadlock is broken! Freddie Ladapo gets on the scoresheet on 15 minutes.
- 20' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Rotherham United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rotherham United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 37' Magnificent from John Marquis! That is 95 goals in 235 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 42' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 46' Chiedozie Ogbene is replacing Matthew Olosunde for the Rotherham United FC side.
- 48' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ellis Harrison on 48.
- 51' Chiedozie Ogbene catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 51.
- 56' Rotherham United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 61' Ben Close has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 62' What a strike from Freddie Ladapo! The score is 2-2.
- 66' A goal from the England international Ben Close! He fires home on 66 to make it 3-2!
- 71' The travelling Rotherham United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 73' The Rotherham United FC manager makes a substitution. Kyle Vassell departs to be replaced by Matty Crooks.
- 78' Portsmouth FC make a change. Ryan Williams trudges off to be replaced by Marcus Harness on 78 minutes.
- 83' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 88' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Warne might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 89' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Carlton Morris.
- Another three points for Portsmouth FC.
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 |
|---|---|
| Marcus Harness | 2 |
| Freddie Ladapo | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 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.