Portsmouth FC vs Walsall FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Portsmouth FC vs Walsall FC — League One .
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Garry Maskell
- Referee Alan Young
- Referee G. Read
- Referee Graham Kane
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | Walsall FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | Scunthorpe United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Nov | Maidenhead United FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Bradford City AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Oct | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Oct | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 17 Nov | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Nov | Coventry City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Nov | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 03 Nov | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–3 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Walsall FC gets underway.
- 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dean Keates will be considering his options from the bench.
- 10' Jack Whatmough is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Walsall FC so far.
- 15' Walsall FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 20' Russell Martin has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' GOAL! Oliver Hawkins scores on 25.
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 35' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Portsmouth FC and Walsall FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' Ireland international Liam Kinsella has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 49' A goal from the Ireland international Ronan Curtis! He fires home on 49 to make it 2-0!
- 54' With 0 assists to his name this season, George Dobson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 55' Poor challenge from Nicky Devlin. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 60' Walsall FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 61' A moment of madness from Kane Wilson on 61 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Walsall FC will be frustrated.
- 65' Connor Ronan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Ginnelly on 65 minute.
- 70' 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 Connor Ronan suffering a number of foals already.
- 74' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! David Wheeler comes on to replace Ronan Curtis.
- 78' Walsall FC ring the changes. Josh Gordon has done his job and it is now time for Andy Cook to step up.
- 82' Poor challenge from George Dobson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 83' The referee calls foul for David Wheeler. He receives a Yellow card.
- 85' Ben Close gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Gareth Evans and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' The supporters are chanting for Kieron Morris. He replaces Kane Wilson on 88 minute.
- It finishes all square. Portsmouth FC and Walsall FC share the spoils 2-0.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 7
- 16
- 20
- 5
- 10
-
26
Gareth Evans C ↓ Ben Close 85'
- 9
- 3
- 15
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↓ David Wheeler 74'
Bench
- 37
-
22
David Wheeler ↑ 74'
- 1
- 6
- 38
-
33
Ben Close ↑ 85'
- 8
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 1
- 5
- 6
- 4
- 15
- 3
-
28
Kane Wilson ↓ Kieron Morris 88'
- 16
-
11
Josh Ginnelly ↓ Connor Ronan 65'
-
29
Josh Gordon ↓ Andy Cook 78'
Bench
- 20
-
31
Connor Ronan ↑ 65'
- 27
-
8
Kieron Morris ↑ 88'
- 30
- 13
-
9
Andy Cook ↑ 78'
Coach
Dean Keates
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jon Guthrie | 2 |
| Oliver Hawkins | 1 |
| Ronan Curtis | 1 |
| Brett Pitman | 1 |
| Viv Solomon-Otabor | 1 |
| Omar Bogle | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.55
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.63
Walsall FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
85%
Draw or Walsall FC
40%
Portsmouth FC or Walsall FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
16.6%
0 – 0
13.4%
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
8.3%
3 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
6%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 2
3.3%
2 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
2.6%
0 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Walsall FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 18% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 27% | 42% |
| -0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
54%
✓
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.