Portsmouth FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2019-20 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 Kevin Howick
- Referee Michael Webb
- Referee Chris Sarginson
- Referee Gary Parsons
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Jan | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Jan | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jan | Gillingham FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Dec | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Feb | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Jan | Tranmere Rovers FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 24 Jan | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 18 Jan | Milton Keynes Dons FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 04 Jan | Lincoln City FC | H | 3–1 | W |
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 match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Portsmouth FC to score. At the same time, Sunderland AFC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kenny Jackett might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Sunderland AFC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' England international Andy Cannon has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Denver Hume is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Sunderland AFC.
- 25' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Christian Burgess makes it 1-0.
- 30' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 35' The travelling Sunderland AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kenny Jackett will be considering his options from the bench.
- 45' A moment of madness from Steve Seddon on 45 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
- 46' The Sunderland AFC manager makes a substitution. Charlie Wyke departs to be replaced by Kyle Lafferty.
- 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 52' Magnificent from James Bolton! That is 8 goals in 329 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 57' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 62' Jon McLaughlin needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 67' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 69' Antoine Semenyo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Denver Hume at the 69 minute mark.
- 70' George Dobson catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 70.
- 71' Sean Raggett is having his name booked by the referee on 71.
- 76' Over 76 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 81' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Sunderland AFC's compact .
- 86' Tom Naylor has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for Sunderland AFC. Antoine Semenyo will be fuming at that decision.
- 90' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Andy Cannon exits the field as Ben Close enters on 90.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Portsmouth FC players.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 35
- 6
- 11
- 24
-
10
John Marquis ↓ Ellis Harrison 46'
- 20
- 7
-
14
Andy Cannon ↓ Ben Close 90'
- 13
- 42
Bench
- 16
-
33
Ben Close ↑ 90'
- 3
- 1
- 19
-
22
Ellis Harrison ↑ 46'
- 15
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
-
33
Denver Hume ↓ Antoine Semenyo 69'
- 11
- 6
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↓ Kyle Lafferty 46'
-
7
Chris Maguire ↓ Duncan Watmore 69'
- 13
- 1
- 3
- 18
- 4
Bench
-
42
Antoine Semenyo ↑ 69'
- 2
-
14
Duncan Watmore ↑ 69'
- 12
- 28
- 16
-
8
Kyle Lafferty ↑ 46'
Coach
Phil Parkinson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 4 |
| Marcus Harness | 3 |
| Charlie Wyke | 2 |
| Chris Maguire | 2 |
| Ben Thompson | 1 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| Jordan Jones | 1 |
| Ronan Curtis | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Sunderland AFC Form
2020-02-01
Portsmouth FC
2–0
Sunderland AFC
L
2020-01-29
Tranmere Rovers FC
0–1
Sunderland AFC
W
2020-01-24
Sunderland AFC
0–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
D
2020-01-18
Milton Keynes Dons FC
0–1
Sunderland AFC
W
2020-01-11
Sunderland AFC
4–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2020-01-04
Sunderland AFC
3–1
Lincoln City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.26
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
54%
Portsmouth FC or Sunderland AFC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
14.6%
1 – 0
14.1%
1 – 1
13.9%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
9%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 0
3.8%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 1
3.4%
3 – 2
1.6%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 13% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 24% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 16% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.