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 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Christopher Kidd
- Referee Simon Shaw
- Referee Anthony Coggins
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | Luton Town FC | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Cambridge United FC | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Oxford United FC | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | Blackpool FC | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | Bromley FC | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Leyton Orient FC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Peterborough United FC | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 2 | 2 |
| 15 | Notts County FC | 2 | 2 |
| 16 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 2 | 2 |
| 17 | Reading FC | 2 | 1 |
| 18 | Leicester City FC | 2 | 1 |
| 19 | Stevenage FC | 2 | 1 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 2 | 1 |
| 21 | Barnsley FC | 2 | 1 |
| 22 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 2 | 1 |
| 23 | AFC Wimbledon | 2 | 1 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 2 | 0 |
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
0%
Clean Sheets
Wigan Athletic FC this season
Wigan Athletic FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Wigan Athletic FC
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/2
61-75
2/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Wigan Athletic FC
| Sonny Perkins | 1 G |
| Akeel Higgins | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Fratton Park. Portsmouth FC are looking to make home advantage count against Wigan Athletic FC.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Wigan Athletic FC's compact .
- 15' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Danny Gardner made 14 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 22' Danny Gardner has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tom Pearce on 22 minute.
- 26' Joe Garner is having his name booked by the referee on 26.
- 31' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 36' England international Cameron Pring has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 39' Lee Evans adds to his 0 season tally! Wigan Athletic FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 44' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 48' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nathan Cameron on 48.
- 53' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 58' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ellis Harrison is hanging Marcus Harness on the field on 58 minute.
- 59' Thomas James makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Wigan Athletic FC are in front.
- 64' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 69' Portsmouth FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Wigan Athletic FC's shape.
- 71' Portsmouth FC make a change. Michael Jacobs trudges off to be replaced by Ryan Williams on 71 minutes.
- 76' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 80' Wigan Athletic FC make a change. Viv Solomon-Otabor trudges off to be replaced by Gavin Massey on 80 minutes.
- 85' The 34-year-old Nathan Cameron has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 89' What a strike from Ellis Harrison! The score is 1-2.
- 90' Fresh legs for Wigan Athletic FC! Oliver Crankshaw comes on to replace Christopher Merrie.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 1-2.
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 |
| Kusini Yengi | 1 |
| Andy Cannon | 1 |
| Will Keane | 1 |
| Martial Godo | 1 |
| Regan Poole | 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.