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 | 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
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 stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Portsmouth FC and Sunderland AFC has kicked off!
- 5' Charlie Wyke needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 19 Yellow cards this season.
- 10' The 31-year-old James Bolton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' England international Steve Seddon has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' Christian Burgess is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Portsmouth FC and Sunderland AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Portsmouth FC and Sunderland AFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 45' That is a Yellow card for Portsmouth FC. Steve Seddon will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Sunderland AFC ring the changes. Charlie Wyke has done his job and it is now time for Kyle Lafferty to step up.
- 51' Sunderland AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 52' James Bolton doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 57' Portsmouth FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 62' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 67' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 69' Antoine Semenyo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Denver Hume on 69 minute.
- 70' George Dobson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 70.
- 71' That is a Yellow card for Portsmouth FC. Sean Raggett will be fuming at that decision.
- 76' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 81' Sunderland AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 86' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Antoine Semenyo.
- 90' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Andy Cannon has done his job and it is now time for Ben Close to step up.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
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.