Portsmouth FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Wigan Athletic FC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Wigan Athletic FC 8 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Christopher Kidd
- Referee Simon Shaw
- Referee Anthony Coggins
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 10 | 19 |
| 2 | Bradford City AFC | 9 | 17 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 9 | 16 |
| 4 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 9 | 16 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 9 | 16 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 9 | 15 |
| 7 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 8 | 15 |
| 8 | Oxford United FC | 7 | 14 |
| 9 | Stevenage FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Burton Albion FC | 10 | 12 |
| 11 | AFC Wimbledon | 9 | 12 |
| 12 | Leyton Orient FC | 9 | 11 |
| 13 | Luton Town FC | 8 | 11 |
| 14 | Mansfield Town FC | 8 | 11 |
| 15 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 9 | 10 |
| 16 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Leicester City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Blackpool FC | 8 | 8 |
| 19 | Barnsley FC | 8 | 8 |
| 20 | Peterborough United FC | 9 | 8 |
| 21 | Bromley FC | 8 | 8 |
| 22 | Notts County FC | 8 | 7 |
| 23 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 8 | 6 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Sep | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 12 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Jul | Oxford United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Jul | Oxford United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Sep | Gillingham FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Sep | Ipswich Town FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Jul | Fulham FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Jul | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Jul | Hull City AFC | H | 8–0 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Wigan Athletic FC this season
Wigan Athletic FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Wigan Athletic FC
0-15
–/3
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
3/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Wigan Athletic FC
| Jensen Weir | 2 G |
| Sonny Perkins | 1 G |
| Akeel Higgins | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Portsmouth FC host Wigan Athletic FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' Alex Perry has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 388 appearances.
- 15' 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 Cameron Pring suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 22' Wigan Athletic FC ring the changes. Tom Pearce has done his job and it is now time for Danny Gardner to step up.
- 26' A moment of madness from Joe Garner on 26 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Wigan Athletic FC will be frustrated.
- 31' 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.
- 36' Wigan Athletic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 39' Lee Evans does the damage! The net is bulging and Wigan Athletic FC surge ahead!
- 44' Portsmouth FC have won 534 goals from 379 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 48' The referee shows Wigan Athletic FC player a Yellow card on 48.
- 53' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 58' Ellis Harrison gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Marcus Harness and will look to change the dynamic.
- 59' What a moment for Thomas James! That strike on 59 puts his side firmly in control.
- 64' It looks like no one’s ball. Wigan Athletic FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 69' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Wigan Athletic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 71' Ryan Williams gets the nod from Portsmouth FC. He replaces Michael Jacobs and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' The travelling Wigan Athletic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 80' The Wigan Athletic FC bench stirs into life. Viv Solomon-Otabor is withdrawn and Gavin Massey gets his opportunity.
- 85' Scotland international Danny Fox has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 89' What composure from Ellis Harrison! The Wales international strokes it home. 1-2.
- 90' It is a substitution in Wigan Athletic FC team. Christopher Merrie is replaced by Oliver Crankshaw on 90 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 1
- 11
- 23
-
19
Marcus Harness ↓ Ellis Harrison 58'
- 9
- 20
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Ryan Williams 71'
- 2
-
17
Bryn Morris ↓ Andy Cannon 71'
Bench
- 8
- 3
-
10
Ellis Harrison ↑ 58'
-
7
Ryan Williams ↑ 71'
-
14
Andy Cannon ↑ 71'
- 15
- 41
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 17
-
3
Tom Pearce ↓ Danny Gardner 22'
- 14
- 8
- 1
- 23
- 7
- 27
- 5
- 24
Bench
- 32
-
11
Gavin Massey ↑ 80'
- 25
-
15
Danny Gardner ↑ 22'
- 26
-
19
Oliver Crankshaw ↑ 90'
- 20
Coach
John Sheridan
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Callum Lang | 2 |
| Aiden O'Brien | 2 |
| George Hirst | 2 |
| Andy Cannon | 1 |
| Will Keane | 1 |
| Martial Godo | 1 |
| Regan Poole | 1 |
| Paddy Lane | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Wigan Athletic FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.24
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Wigan Athletic FC 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Wigan Athletic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
63%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
66%
Portsmouth FC or Wigan Athletic FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.6%
0 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 20% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.