Portsmouth FC vs Scunthorpe United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Portsmouth FC vs Scunthorpe United FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Scunthorpe United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bhupinder Gill
- Referee Peter Wright
- Referee Dan Cook
- Referee Adrian Waters
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Walsall FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Bradford City AFC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | Southend United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | Oxford United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Portsmouth FC have kicked off against Scunthorpe United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' 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.
- 15' The travelling Scunthorpe United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Scunthorpe United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' George Thomas has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Scunthorpe United FC that had 51 games and scored 57 goals.
- 40' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! Gareth Evans comes on to replace Viv Solomon-Otabor.
- 50' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tony McMahon, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 55' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 60' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Scunthorpe United FC's compact .
- 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for James Perch on 64.
- 69' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 71' Against the run of play, Omar Bogle has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 74' The crowd applauds Tony McMahon as he leaves the pitch. Adam Hammill steps in for Scunthorpe United FC.
- 75' Olufela Olomola is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kyle Wootton at the 75 minute mark.
- 78' A change in the Scunthorpe United FC ranks — George Thomas exits the field as Clayton Lewis enters on 78.
- 83' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 84' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Omar Bogle is replaced by Oliver Hawkins on 84 minute.
- 87' Jamal Lowe has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 87 minutes.
- 89' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Brett Pitman is replaced by Dion Donohue on 89 minute.
- 90' A moment of madness from Gareth Evans on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-0.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 6
- 20
- 5
- 10
- 33
-
8
Brett Pitman C ↓ Dion Donohue 89'
- 3
- 15
- 19
-
22
Omar Bogle ↓ Oliver Hawkins 84'
Bench
- 35
- 38
-
17
Dion Donohue ↑ 89'
- 2
-
26
Gareth Evans ↑ 45'
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↑ 84'
- 37
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Scunthorpe United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
4
Tony McMahon ↓ Adam Hammill 74'
- 26
- 14
- 21
- 23
- 6
- 17
-
18
George Thomas ↓ Clayton Lewis 78'
- 25
-
29
Kyle Wootton ↓ Olufela Olomola 75'
Bench
- 5
- 33
-
15
Clayton Lewis ↑ 78'
- 27
-
24
Olufela Olomola ↑ 75'
-
47
Adam Hammill ↑ 74'
- 30
Coach
Stuart McCall
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Naylor | 1 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| Lee Novak | 1 |
| Jamal Lowe | 1 |
| Omar Bogle | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Scunthorpe United FC Form
2019-03-16
Portsmouth FC
2–0
Scunthorpe United FC
L
2019-03-12
Scunthorpe United FC
4–1
Southend United FC
W
2019-03-09
Scunthorpe United FC
0–1
Bristol Rovers FC
L
2019-03-02
Oxford United FC
2–1
Scunthorpe United FC
L
2019-02-23
Scunthorpe United FC
1–1
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2019-02-16
Gillingham FC
1–0
Scunthorpe United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.67
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Scunthorpe United FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC to win 60% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Scunthorpe United FC
40%
Portsmouth FC or Scunthorpe United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.1%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.9%
0 – 0
11%
2 – 1
9%
3 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
5.6%
3 – 1
5.1%
1 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 0
2.8%
0 – 2
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Scunthorpe United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -2 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 25% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Scunthorpe United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.