Portsmouth FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Portsmouth FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nigel Lugg
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Daniel Leach
- Referee Tim Wood
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Sunderland AFC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Barnsley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Dec | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Portsmouth FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Dec | Walsall FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | Walsall FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Barnsley FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 24 Nov | Walsall FC | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
45%
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.
- 5' The 31-year-old Luke O'Nien has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' Portsmouth FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sunderland AFC's shape.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Duncan Watmore made 363 appearances and scored 37 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' Sunderland AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 25' Sunderland AFC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 27' Oliver Hawkins has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 27.
- 32' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 37' Sunderland AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 42' Sunderland AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 47' Glenn Loovens picks up a Red card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 48' Portsmouth FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Gareth Evans on 48.
- 49' Fresh legs for Sunderland AFC! Alim Ozturk comes on to replace Duncan Watmore.
- 52' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ronan Curtis on 52 minutes.
- 53' GOAL! Ronan Curtis scores on 53.
- 54' George Honeyman is having his name booked by the referee on 54.
- 57' What a moment for Luke O'Nien! That strike on 57 puts his side firmly in control.
- 59' The supporters are chanting for Chris Maguire. He replaces George Honeyman on 59 minute.
- 60' Poor challenge from Nathan Thompson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 63' Against the run of play, Ben Thompson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 68' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Sunderland AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 72' Ben Close is replacing Gareth Evans for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 77' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 79' A tactical swap from Sunderland AFC — Jerome Sinclair on, Aiden McGeady off on 79 minutes.
- 80' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Oliver Hawkins has done his job and it is now time for Brett Pitman to step up.
- 85' Sunderland AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 88' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Ronan Curtis has done his job and it is now time for Andre Green to step up.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
-
7
Tom Naylor ↓ Andre Green 87'
- 16
- 20
- 5
- 10
-
26
Gareth Evans C ↓ Ben Close 72'
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↓ Brett Pitman 80'
- 3
- 15
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↓ Andre Green 88'
Bench
-
37
Andre Green ↑ 88'
- 22
- 35
- 6
-
33
Ben Close ↑ 72'
- 2
-
8
Brett Pitman ↑ 80'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 10
- 11
-
19
Aiden McGeady ↓ Jerome Sinclair 79'
-
14
Duncan Watmore ↓ Alim Ozturk 49'
- 16
- 27
- 15
- 13
- 4
- 1
Bench
- 3
- 25
- 20
-
7
Chris Maguire ↑ 59'
-
17
Jerome Sinclair ↑ 79'
-
5
Alim Ozturk ↑ 49'
- 8
Coach
Jack Ross
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 4 |
| Marcus Harness | 3 |
| Chris Maguire | 2 |
| Charlie Wyke | 2 |
| Jamal Lowe | 1 |
| Romaine Mundle | 1 |
| Wilson Isidor | 1 |
| Jordan Willis | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.93
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 57% + Portsmouth FC to win 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
44%
Portsmouth FC or Sunderland AFC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 1
9.6%
2 – 0
9.2%
1 – 0
9%
0 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
5.8%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
5.1%
0 – 1
4.5%
3 – 2
3.3%
4 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 23% | 44% |
| -0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.