Portsmouth FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Portsmouth FC vs Tranmere Rovers FC — League One .
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Tranmere Rovers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Richard Holme
- Referee Christopher Kidd
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | Tranmere Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 May | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 11 May | Sunderland AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 May | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Apr | Peterborough United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Aug | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 04 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 0–7 | L |
| 17 Dec | Southport FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Dec | Southport FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Nov | Oxford City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Portsmouth FC is hosting Tranmere Rovers FC for another epic battle.
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Emmanuel Monthe, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Portsmouth FC and Tranmere Rovers FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' Tranmere Rovers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 25' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 27' The deadlock is broken! Ben Close gets on the scoresheet on 27 minutes.
- 32' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 37' Kane Wilson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 42' Tranmere Rovers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. John Marquis is hanging Ellis Harrison on the field on 46 minute.
- 48' Portsmouth FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 53' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 58' Conner Jennings makes way for Corey Taylor at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from Tranmere Rovers FC.
- 63' Stefan Payne has so much to prove this time. He replaces Morgan Ferrier on 63 minute.
- 68' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Brett Pitman is hanging Andy Cannon on the field on 68 minute.
- 73' 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 Morgan Ferrier suffering a number of foals already.
- 75' Against the run of play, Tom Naylor has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 80' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 85' Portsmouth FC is showing some good football. However, Portsmouth FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 90' A moment of madness from Paul Downing on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
- Tranmere Rovers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Portsmouth FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 33
- 2
- 3
- 1
- 11
- 19
-
22
Ellis Harrison ↓ John Marquis 46'
- 5
-
14
Andy Cannon ↓ Brett Pitman 68'
Bench
- 35
- 38
- 26
-
8
Brett Pitman ↑ 68'
-
10
John Marquis ↑ 46'
- 20
- 15
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Tranmere Rovers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 22
-
10
Morgan Ferrier ↓ Stefan Payne 63'
- 8
- 17
- 5
- 28
- 1
- 3
- 11
- 6
Bench
-
23
Corey Blackett-Taylor ↑ 58'
-
45
Stefan Payne ↑ 63'
- 4
- 19
- 20
- 9
- 25
Coach
Micky Mellon
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Tom Naylor | 1 |
| Ben Close | 1 |
| Sean Raggett | 1 |
| Ryan Williams | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Tranmere Rovers FC Form
2019-08-10
Portsmouth FC
2–0
Tranmere Rovers FC
L
2019-08-03
Tranmere Rovers FC
2–3
Rochdale AFC
L
2019-01-04
Tranmere Rovers FC
0–7
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
2018-12-17
Southport FC
0–2
Tranmere Rovers FC
W
2018-12-02
Tranmere Rovers FC
1–1
Southport FC
D
2018-11-20
Oxford City FC
0–2
Tranmere Rovers FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.4
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.81
Tranmere Rovers FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.21
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Tranmere Rovers FC
50%
Portsmouth FC or Tranmere Rovers FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.2%
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
13.2%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.5%
0 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
4.8%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 1
4%
2 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
1.7%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Tranmere Rovers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 25% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 14% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Tranmere Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.