Portsmouth FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2019-20 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 Kevin Howick
- Referee Michael Webb
- Referee Chris Sarginson
- Referee Gary Parsons
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
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' In just a few seconds Fratton Park will turn into a battlefield for Portsmouth FC and Sunderland AFC.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sunderland AFC backline.
- 15' 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.
- 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 Lynden Gooch suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' Magnificent from Christian Burgess! That is 17 goals in 386 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 30' Portsmouth FC have won 545 goals from 386 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' Portsmouth FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' Kyle Lafferty has so much to prove this time. He replaces Charlie Wyke on 46 minute.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 52' The England James Bolton breaks the deadlock on 52 minutes. 2-0!
- 57' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 62' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Phil Parkinson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 67' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 69' Antoine Semenyo is replacing Denver Hume for the Sunderland AFC side.
- 70' The referee has no hesitation. George Dobson is booked for Sunderland AFC — Yellow card on 70.
- 71' Poor challenge from Sean Raggett. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 76' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 81' 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.
- 86' With 0 assists to his name this season, Cameron McGeehan is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Antoine Semenyo. He receives a Yellow card.
- 90' Ben Close has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andy Cannon on 90 minute.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Portsmouth FC and Sunderland AFC (для сухой ничьи).
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 |
| Wilson Isidor | 1 |
| Jordan Willis | 1 |
| Christian Burgess | 1 |
| James Bolton | 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.