Portsmouth FC vs Walsall FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
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' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' A quiet spell here at . Walsall FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 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 Andy Cook suffering a number of foals already.
- 25' Oliver Hawkins makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Portsmouth FC are in front.
- 30' Walsall FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 35' Walsall FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 40' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 45' Craig MacGillivray has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 49' GOAL! Ronan Curtis scores on 49.
- 54' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 54.
- 55' Nicky Devlin is having his name booked by the referee on 55.
- 60' The travelling Walsall FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' Walsall FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 65' Connor Ronan has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Ginnelly on 65 minute.
- 70' Jack Whatmough has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 74' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Ronan Curtis is replaced by David Wheeler on 74 minute.
- 78' It is a substitution in Walsall FC team. Josh Gordon is replaced by Andy Cook on 78 minute.
- 82' George Dobson has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 82.
- 83' Portsmouth FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 83.
- 85' Gareth Evans makes way for Ben Close at the 85 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
- 88' Kieron Morris is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kane Wilson at the 88 minute mark.
- Portsmouth FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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.