Portsmouth FC vs Southend United FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Southend United FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Southend United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Swabey
- Referee Samuel Allison
- Referee Ollie Williams
- Referee Conor Farrell
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 19 Oct | AFC Wimbledon | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Oct | Gillingham FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Nov | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Nov | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 22 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 1–7 | L |
| 18 Oct | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Oct | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–4 | 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' Portsmouth FC have kicked off against Southend United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kenny Jackett might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Southend United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' Southend United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Portsmouth FC and Southend United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' Brandon Haunstrop is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ross McCrorie at the 40 minute mark.
- 45' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Southend United FC's compact .
- 47' What a strike from John Marquis! The score is 1-0.
- 50' A stunning finish from Ellis Harrison — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 55' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 60' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Southend United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 61' Emile Acquah has so much to prove this time. He replaces Simon Cox on 61 minute.
- 66' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 69' A goal from the England international Brandon Goodship! He fires home on 69 to make it 2-1!
- 73' Portsmouth FC make a change. Ryan Williams trudges off to be replaced by Marcus Harness on 73 minutes.
- 74' Southend United FC ring the changes. Harry Lennon has done his job and it is now time for Robert Kiernan to step up.
- 79' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 79 minutes.
- 80' Against the run of play, Ellis Harrison has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 84' What a moment for Marcus Harness! That strike on 84 puts his side firmly in control.
- 87' A tactical swap from Southend United FC — Matt Rush on, Tom Hopper off on 87 minutes.
- 90' Mark Milligan picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- It finishes all square. Portsmouth FC and Southend United FC share the spoils 4-1.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 35
- 6
- 33
- 3
- 11
- 22
- 10
- 20
-
7
Ryan Williams ↓ Marcus Harness 73'
- 15
Bench
- 21
-
38
Brandon Haunstrop ↑ 40'
- 26
- 8
-
19
Marcus Harness ↑ 73'
- 5
- 14
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Southend United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 8
- 13
- 2
-
10
Simon Cox ↓ Emile Acquah 61'
-
9
Tom Hopper ↓ Matt Rush 87'
-
26
Harry Lennon ↓ Robert Kiernan 74'
- 36
- 5
- 19
- 14
Bench
- 1
- 24
-
15
Robert Kiernan ↑ 74'
-
32
Emile Acquah ↑ 61'
- 17
- 30
-
41
Matt Rush ↑ 87'
Coach
Sol Campbell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Simon Cox | 3 |
| Ellis Harrison | 2 |
| John Marquis | 1 |
| Brandon Goodship | 1 |
| Jamal Lowe | 1 |
| Michael Turner | 1 |
| Ben Close | 1 |
| Oliver Hawkins | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Southend United FC Form
2019-11-05
Portsmouth FC
4–1
Southend United FC
L
2019-11-02
Sunderland AFC
1–0
Southend United FC
L
2019-10-26
Southend United FC
1–3
Ipswich Town FC
L
2019-10-22
Southend United FC
1–7
Doncaster Rovers FC
L
2019-10-18
Tranmere Rovers FC
1–1
Southend United FC
D
2019-10-12
Southend United FC
1–4
AFC Wimbledon
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.9
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
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: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Southend United FC
41%
Portsmouth FC or Southend United FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 0
9.8%
1 – 0
9.8%
2 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
7.2%
3 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 1
4.7%
3 – 2
3.1%
4 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Southend United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 23% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.