Portsmouth FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
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' The wait is over. Sunderland AFC get us underway at Fratton Park.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' The 32-year-old Duncan Watmore has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' Sunderland AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' Craig MacGillivray has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 27' A moment of madness from Oliver Hawkins on 27 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
- 32' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Sunderland AFC's compact .
- 37' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 42' 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 Ben Thompson suffering a number of foals already.
- 47' It’s gonna be a Red card for Glenn Loovens.
- 48' Gareth Evans doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 49' The Sunderland AFC bench stirs into life. Duncan Watmore is withdrawn and Alim Ozturk gets his opportunity.
- 52' A moment of madness from Ronan Curtis on 52 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
- 53' A stunning finish from Ronan Curtis — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 54' Sunderland AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 57' Luke O'Nien makes no mistake. The score reads 2-1 and Sunderland AFC are in front.
- 59' The supporters are chanting for Chris Maguire. He replaces George Honeyman on 59 minute.
- 60' A moment of madness from Nathan Thompson on 60 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
- 63' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ben Thompson makes no mistake. 3-1!
- 68' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 72' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Gareth Evans by Ben Close on 72 minute.
- 77' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 79' The whistle greets Aiden McGeady as he departs to be replaced by Jerome Sinclair.
- 80' Brett Pitman is ready to make an impact after coming on for Oliver Hawkins at the 80 minute mark.
- 85' Glenn Loovens, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 88' Time for substitution for Portsmouth FC. Ronan Curtis is replaced by Andre Green.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
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 |
| Charlie Wyke | 2 |
| Chris Maguire | 2 |
| James Bolton | 1 |
| Luke O'Nien | 1 |
| Ben Thompson | 1 |
| Gareth Evans | 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.