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 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 12 |
| 22 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Portsmouth FC and Rotherham United FC is underway.
- 1' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ronan Curtis makes it 1-0.
- 6' With 0 assists to his name this season, Brandon Haunstrop is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 11' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Rotherham United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' What a strike from Freddie Ladapo! The score is 1-1.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' Daniel Iversen needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 30' Trevor Clarke has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 26 appearances.
- 35' Rotherham United FC have won 377 goals from 358 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 37' A stunning finish from John Marquis — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 42' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paul Warne will be considering his options from the bench.
- 46' Rotherham United FC make a change. Matthew Olosunde trudges off to be replaced by Chiedozie Ogbene on 46 minutes.
- 48' Ellis Harrison catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 48.
- 51' A moment of madness from Chiedozie Ogbene on 51 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Rotherham United FC will be frustrated.
- 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 61' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
- 62' Goal! Freddie Ladapo scores his 74 goal in 346 matches.
- 66' A stunning finish from Ben Close — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 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 Billy Jones suffering a number of foals already.
- 73' A tactical swap from Rotherham United FC — Matty Crooks on, Kyle Vassell off on 73 minutes.
- 78' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Ryan Williams is withdrawn and Marcus Harness gets his opportunity.
- 83' A quiet spell here at Fratton Park. Portsmouth FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 88' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 89' Carlton Morris has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Portsmouth FC 3-2 Rotherham United 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 |
|---|---|
| Freddie Ladapo | 2 |
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Marcus Harness | 2 |
| Ben Close | 1 |
| Ronan Curtis | 1 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Richard Wood | 1 |
| Ben Wiles | 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.