Portsmouth FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, League One 2021-22 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)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Apr | Gillingham FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Apr | Morecambe FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Apr | Lincoln City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Apr | Rotherham United FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 09 Apr | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Apr | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Apr | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Apr | Cambridge United FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Apr | Lincoln City FC | A | 3–1 | 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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Fratton Park!
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Portsmouth FC in their trying to find a way past Wigan Athletic FC's compact .
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Wigan Athletic FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Portsmouth FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Wigan Athletic FC that had 380 games and scored 405 goals.
- 30' Portsmouth FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 35' The travelling Wigan Athletic FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 38' Against the run of play, Callum Lang has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 42' Tendayi Darikwa catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 42.
- 47' Wigan Athletic FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 48' Will Keane doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 53' Portsmouth FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 58' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 62' Magnificent from George Hirst! That is 35 goals in 354 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 63' The referee shows Wigan Athletic FC player a Yellow card on 63.
- 64' GOAL! George Hirst scores on 64.
- 64' Ronan Curtis picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 69' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wigan Athletic FC backline.
- 72' Fresh legs for Wigan Athletic FC! Gavin Massey comes on to replace Tom Pearce.
- 77' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 77 minute. Michael Jacobs leaves to be changed by Aiden O'Brien.
- 80' Joe Bennett makes way for Gwion Edwards at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wigan Athletic FC.
- 85' 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.
- 86' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Louis Thompson exits the field as Ryan Tunnicliffe enters on 86.
- 87' Assisted by Marcus Harness with the perfectly-timed delivery and Aiden O'Brien makes no mistake. 3-2!
- 88' Aiden O'Brien adds to his 0 season tally! Portsmouth FC lead 4-2 — and this changes everything.
- 90' The whistle greets Marcus Harness as he departs to be replaced by Mahlon Romeo.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Portsmouth FC 3-2 Wigan Athletic FC.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
10
Marcus Harness ↓ Mahlon Romeo 90'
- 23
- 16
- 20
- 4
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Aiden O'Brien 77'
- 21
- 1
- 19
- 17
Bench
- 9
-
15
Mahlon Romeo ↑ 90'
- 6
-
8
Ryan Tunnicliffe ↑ 86'
-
7
Aiden O'Brien ↑ 77'
- 25
- 28
Coach
Danny Cowley
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 5
- 27
- 12
- 8
-
21
Joe Bennett ↓ Gwion Edwards 80'
- 6
- 10
-
3
Tom Pearce ↓ Gavin Massey 72'
- 19
- 15
Bench
-
7
Gwion Edwards ↑ 80'
- 1
-
11
Gavin Massey ↑ 72'
-
39
Stephen Humphrys ↑ 90'
- 18
- 2
- 30
Coach
Leam Richardson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Callum Lang | 2 |
| Aiden O'Brien | 2 |
| George Hirst | 2 |
| Regan Poole | 1 |
| Paddy Lane | 1 |
| Lee Evans | 1 |
| Josh Magennis | 1 |
| Thomas James | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2022-04-26
Portsmouth FC
3–2
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2022-04-23
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
D
2022-04-19
Ipswich Town FC
2–2
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2022-04-16
Wigan Athletic FC
1–2
Cambridge United FC
L
2022-04-12
Burton Albion FC
0–0
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2022-04-09
Lincoln City FC
1–3
Wigan Athletic FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.66
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Wigan Athletic FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
51%
Portsmouth FC or Wigan Athletic FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 0
7.2%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 2
6.9%
0 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 14% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 21% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 16% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.