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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' Portsmouth FC have kicked off against Tranmere Rovers FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Kane Wilson needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 10' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 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 Oliver Banks suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 27' Brilliant from the midfielder! Ben Close makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 27.
- 32' With 0 assists to his name this season, Tom Naylor is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Tranmere Rovers FC.
- 37' George Ray has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 96 appearances.
- 42' Stefan Payne, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 46' Portsmouth FC make a change. Ellis Harrison trudges off to be replaced by John Marquis on 46 minutes.
- 48' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tom Naylor.
- 53' Portsmouth FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 58' The supporters are chanting for Corey Taylor. He replaces Conner Jennings on 58 minute.
- 63' The supporters are chanting for Stefan Payne. He replaces Morgan Ferrier on 63 minute.
- 68' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Andy Cannon is replaced by Brett Pitman on 68 minute.
- 73' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 73 minutes.
- 75' A stunning finish from Tom Naylor — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 80' A quiet spell here at . Portsmouth FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 85' Portsmouth FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Tranmere Rovers FC's shape.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Paul Downing. He receives a Yellow card.
- Portsmouth FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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.