Portsmouth FC vs Southend United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Portsmouth FC vs Southend United FC — League One .
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Southend United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Ramsey
- Referee Stephen Brown
- Referee Lee Collins
- Referee
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 Dec | Southend United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Rochdale AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Nov | Walsall FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Nov | Maidenhead United FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Bradford City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Dec | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 27 Nov | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Nov | Crawley Town FC | A | 6–2 | W |
| 17 Nov | Blackpool FC | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Southend United FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 371 games and scored 525 goals.
- 10' Southend United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 11' Southend United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Michael Turner on 11.
- 16' Tom Naylor, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 21' The travelling Southend United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 26' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 29' Jamal Lowe has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 29 minutes.
- 34' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 37' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Luke Hyam.
- 42' Portsmouth FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Southend United FC's shape.
- 43' A moment of madness from Ben Thompson on 43 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
- 46' Southend United FC ring the changes. Michael Turner has done his job and it is now time for Stephen Hendrie to step up.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Harry Bunn is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 56' The 37-year-old Theo Robinson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' Portsmouth FC have won 525 goals from 371 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 64' Theo Robinson is replacing Harry Bunn for the Southend United FC side.
- 69' The energy levels are beginning to show. Chris Powell might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 71' Southend United FC ring the changes. Sam Mantom has done his job and it is now time for Dru Yearwood to step up.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Ben Close. He replaces Gareth Evans on 72 minute.
- 77' Southend United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 80' Taylor Moore was booked on 80.
- 85' Poor challenge from John White. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 89' A tactical swap from Portsmouth FC — Brett Pitman on, Ben Thompson off on 89 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Portsmouth FC 2-0 Southend United FC.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
32
Ben Thompson ↓ Brett Pitman 89'
- 7
- 16
- 20
- 5
- 10
-
26
Gareth Evans C ↓ Ben Close 72'
- 9
- 3
- 15
- 11
Bench
- 37
- 1
- 6
-
33
Ben Close ↑ 72'
- 2
-
8
Brett Pitman ↑ 89'
- 18
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Southend United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 8
-
30
Harry Bunn ↓ Theo Robinson 64'
- 1
- 48
- 6
- 2
- 11
-
18
Sam Mantom C ↓ Dru Yearwood 71'
- 10
- 23
Bench
- 13
- 7
-
16
Dru Yearwood ↑ 71'
-
31
Theo Robinson ↑ 64'
- 28
-
32
Stephen Hendrie ↑ 46'
- 36
Coach
Chris Powell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Simon Cox | 3 |
| Ellis Harrison | 2 |
| Jamal Lowe | 1 |
| Michael Turner | 1 |
| Ben Close | 1 |
| Oliver Hawkins | 1 |
| Bryn Morris | 1 |
| Marcus Harness | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Southend United FC Form
2018-12-08
Portsmouth FC
2–0
Southend United FC
L
2018-12-01
Southend United FC
2–4
Barnsley FC
L
2018-11-27
Southend United FC
2–0
Scunthorpe United FC
W
2018-11-24
AFC Wimbledon
2–1
Southend United FC
L
2018-11-20
Crawley Town FC
2–6
Southend United FC
W
2018-11-17
Southend United FC
1–2
Blackpool FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.69
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.82
Southend United FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
84%
Draw or Southend United FC
41%
Portsmouth FC or Southend United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.9%
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
10.2%
2 – 1
9.2%
3 – 0
6.3%
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.8%
4 – 0
2.7%
0 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Southend United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 18% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 25% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +1 | 83% | 11% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.