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 | 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
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' Three points are at stake. Portsmouth FC host Sunderland AFC — let the battle begin!
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kenny Jackett will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' Sunderland AFC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' Craig MacGillivray has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' Lee Brown, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nathan Thompson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 27' Controversy at the stadium! Oliver Hawkins argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 32' Glenn Loovens is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sunderland AFC tonight.
- 37' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 42' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Aiden McGeady made 366 appearances and scored 24 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 47' The referee has no hesitation. Glenn Loovens is booked for Sunderland AFC — Red card on 47.
- 48' Against the run of play, Gareth Evans has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 49' Time for substitution for Sunderland AFC. Duncan Watmore is replaced by Alim Ozturk.
- 52' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ronan Curtis.
- 53' A goal from the Ireland international Ronan Curtis! He fires home on 53 to make it 2-0!
- 54' The referee has no hesitation. George Honeyman is booked for Sunderland AFC — Yellow card on 54.
- 57' Magnificent from Luke O'Nien! That is 26 goals in 366 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 59' It is a substitution in Sunderland AFC team. George Honeyman is replaced by Chris Maguire on 59 minute.
- 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nathan Thompson on 60.
- 63' Against the run of play, Ben Thompson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 68' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Sunderland AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 72' The supporters are chanting for Ben Close. He replaces Gareth Evans on 72 minute.
- 77' Oliver Hawkins has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 376 appearances.
- 79' Jerome Sinclair has so much to prove this time. He replaces Aiden McGeady on 79 minute.
- 80' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 80 minute. Oliver Hawkins leaves to be changed by Brett Pitman.
- 85' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 88' The crowd applauds Ronan Curtis as he leaves the pitch. Andre Green steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 3-1 the final result. Sunderland AFC will be bitterly disappointed.
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 |
| Ben Thompson | 1 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| Jordan Jones | 1 |
| Ronan Curtis | 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.