Portsmouth FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Shrewsbury Town FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Breakspear
- Assistant 1 Alan Clayton
- Assistant 2
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 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | Derby County FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Blackpool FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Apr | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Mar | Carlisle United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Exeter City FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 09 Mar | Port Vale FC | A | 2–1 | W |
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' We are underway at Fratton Park. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 3' Cheyenne Dunkley is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 8' 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 Taylor Perry suffering a number of foals already.
- 13' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 18' Marko Marosi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Portsmouth FC so far.
- 23' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 28' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 29' Goal! Jordan Shipley scores his 26 goal in 382 matches.
- 34' Sean Raggett has been relatively quiet despite scoring 21 goals in his last 357 appearances.
- 35' Zak Swanson is having his name booked by the referee on 35.
- 40' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 42' Colby Bishop has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 42 minutes.
- 45' A moment of madness from Mal Benning on 45 minutes earns him a card. Shrewsbury Town FC will be frustrated.
- 50' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Elliott Bennett.
- 55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 60' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Mousinho will be considering his options from the bench.
- 62' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Abu Kamara is replaced by Gavin Whyte.
- 63' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Kusini Yengi is replaced by Christian Saydee on 63 minute.
- 68' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 73' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 77' Colby Bishop is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 77' Tom Bloxham has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tom Bayliss on 77 minute.
- 78' The Shrewsbury Town FC bench stirs into life. Jordan Shipley is withdrawn and Aiden O'Brien gets his opportunity.
- 79' Portsmouth FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 83' The whistle greets Owen Moxon as he departs to be replaced by Lee Evans.
- 88' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 89' Shrewsbury Town FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 90' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 90 minute. Paddy Lane leaves to be changed by Jack Sparkes.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-1.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 18
- 6
- 20
- 9
-
19
Yengi Kusini ↓ Christian Saydee 63'
-
32
Paddy Lane ↓ Jack Sparkes 90'
-
2
Zak Swanson ↓ Joe Rafferty 83'
-
23
Owen Moxon ↓ Lee Evans 83'
-
25
Abu Kamara ↓ Gavin Whyte 62'
Bench
-
45
Lee Evans ↑ 83'
-
11
Gavin Whyte ↑ 62'
- 13
-
17
Joe Rafferty ↑ 83'
-
21
Jack Sparkes ↑ 90'
-
15
Christian Saydee ↑ 63'
- 44
Coach
John Mousinho
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 33
- 1
- 17
-
26
Jordan Shipley ↓ Aiden O'Brien 78'
-
20
Tom Bayliss ↓ Tom Bloxham 77'
- 7
- 14
- 5
- 22
- 3
Bench
-
21
Aiden O'Brien ↑ 78'
- 13
- 9
-
18
Tom Bloxham ↑ 77'
- 6
- 8
- 12
Coach
Paul Hurst
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Abu Kamara | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Brett Pitman | 2 |
| Louis Thompson | 2 |
| Zak Swanson | 2 |
| Marlon Pack | 2 |
| Robert Street | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2024-04-06
Portsmouth FC
3–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2024-04-01
Bristol Rovers FC
0–0
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2024-03-29
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Oxford United FC
D
2024-03-16
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–0
Carlisle United FC
W
2024-03-12
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–3
Exeter City FC
L
2024-03-09
Port Vale FC
1–2
Shrewsbury Town FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.67
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.04
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Shrewsbury Town FC
45%
Portsmouth FC or Shrewsbury Town FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
9.1%
0 – 0
8.6%
0 – 1
5.9%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
5%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Shrewsbury Town FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 23% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

