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 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Christopher Kidd
- Referee Simon Shaw
- Referee Anthony Coggins
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Fratton Park as Portsmouth FC face off against Wigan Athletic FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Wigan Athletic FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Wigan Athletic FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Sheridan will be considering his options from the bench.
- 22' The Wigan Athletic FC manager makes a substitution. Tom Pearce departs to be replaced by Danny Gardner.
- 26' That is a Yellow card for Wigan Athletic FC. Joe Garner will be fuming at that decision.
- 31' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 36' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 39' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lee Evans makes no mistake. 0-1!
- 44' Portsmouth FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Wigan Athletic FC's shape.
- 48' Wigan Athletic FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 48.
- 53' Cameron Pring needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 58' Ellis Harrison is ready to make an impact after coming on for Marcus Harness at the 58 minute mark.
- 59' Thomas James does the damage! The net is bulging and Wigan Athletic FC surge ahead!
- 64' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Callum Johnson made 231 appearances and scored 4 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 69' Gavin Massey has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 71' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Michael Jacobs has done his job and it is now time for Ryan Williams to step up.
- 76' Kal Naismith has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 80' Wigan Athletic FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gavin Massey is hanging Viv Solomon-Otabor on the field on 80 minute.
- 85' Wigan Athletic FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 89' Ellis Harrison doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 90' Christopher Merrie makes way for Oliver Crankshaw at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wigan Athletic FC.
- Another three points for Wigan Athletic FC.
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 |
| Josh Magennis | 1 |
| Thomas James | 1 |
| Luke Chambers | 1 |
| Ellis Harrison | 1 |
| Kusini Yengi | 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.