Portsmouth FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One .
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Referee Bhupinder Gill
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Referee Stephen Brown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | Oxford United FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 11 Aug | Blackpool FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | Luton Town FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 21 Aug | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Aug | Blackpool FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Aug | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Portsmouth FC launch into their encounter with Shrewsbury Town FC.
- 5' Josh Emmanuel has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kenny Jackett will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matt Clarke, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 35' Tom Naylor is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portsmouth FC tonight.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Shrewsbury Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' Shrewsbury Town FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' David Wheeler has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andre Green on 46 minute.
- 51' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 56' A quiet spell here at . Portsmouth FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 61' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 66' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Brett Pitman. He replaces Oliver Hawkins on 67 minute.
- 72' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lenell John-Lewis is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 73' Fresh legs for Shrewsbury Town FC! Greg Docherty comes on to replace Joshua Laurent.
- 74' Greg Docherty has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 74 minutes.
- 79' The travelling Shrewsbury Town FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 84' Over 84 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 87' Brilliant from the ! Brett Pitman makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 87.
- It finishes all square. Portsmouth FC and Shrewsbury Town FC share the spoils 1-1.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
37
Andre Green ↓ David Wheeler 46'
-
32
Ben Thompson ↓ Ben Close 46'
- 7
- 6
- 20
- 5
- 10
- 26
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↓ Brett Pitman 67'
- 3
- 15
Bench
-
22
David Wheeler ↑ 46'
- 1
- 38
- 4
-
33
Ben Close ↑ 46'
-
8
Brett Pitman ↑ 67'
- 14
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
-
28
Joshua Laurent ↓ Greg Docherty 73'
- 42
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 14
- 22
- 2
- 1
- 29
Bench
-
20
Aaron Amadi-Holloway ↑ 67'
- 31
- 3
- 12
- 27
-
8
Greg Docherty ↑ 73'
- 23
Coach
John Askey
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Brett Pitman | 2 |
| Louis Thompson | 2 |
| Zak Swanson | 2 |
| Marlon Pack | 2 |
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Abu Kamara | 2 |
| Nathanael Ogbeta | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2018-09-08
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2018-09-01
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Bristol Rovers FC
D
2018-08-25
Luton Town FC
3–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2018-08-21
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2018-08-18
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–0
Blackpool FC
D
2018-08-11
Charlton Athletic FC
2–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.47
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Shrewsbury Town FC
51%
Portsmouth FC or Shrewsbury Town FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.5%
0 – 0
10.6%
2 – 0
8.9%
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.5%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Shrewsbury Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 23% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.