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 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Fratton Park!
- 5' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Sunderland AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jon McLaughlin, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 20' 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 Duncan Watmore suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Sunderland AFC's compact .
- 27' The referee has no hesitation. Oliver Hawkins is booked for Portsmouth FC — Yellow card on 27.
- 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Sunderland AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 42' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 47' That is a Red card for Sunderland AFC. Glenn Loovens will be fuming at that decision.
- 48' Gareth Evans has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 48 minutes.
- 49' It is a substitution in Sunderland AFC team. Duncan Watmore is replaced by Alim Ozturk on 49 minute.
- 52' Controversy at the stadium! Ronan Curtis argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 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' Brilliant from the ! Luke O'Nien makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 57.
- 59' Time for substitution for Sunderland AFC. George Honeyman is replaced by Chris Maguire.
- 60' The referee has no hesitation. Nathan Thompson is booked for Portsmouth FC — Yellow card on 60.
- 63' Ben Thompson doubles the advantage! 3-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 68' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 72' The crowd applauds Gareth Evans as he leaves the pitch. Ben Close steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 77' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 79' Jerome Sinclair is replacing Aiden McGeady for the Sunderland AFC side.
- 80' Brett Pitman is ready to make an impact after coming on for Oliver Hawkins at the 80 minute mark.
- 85' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 88' Andre Green is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ronan Curtis at the 88 minute mark.
- The points are shared — Portsmouth FC 3-1 Sunderland AFC. Honours even.
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 |
| Christian Burgess | 1 |
| James Bolton | 1 |
| Luke O'Nien | 1 |
| Ben Thompson | 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.