Portsmouth FC vs Wigan Athletic FC, League One 2023-24 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 Dean Whitestone
- Assistant 1 James Wilson
- Assistant 2 Graham Kane
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Apr | Barnsley FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Apr | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | Derby County FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Lincoln City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 06 Apr | Port Vale FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Apr | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
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' It’s Showtime! The match between Portsmouth FC and Wigan Athletic FC is underway.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 10' 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 Joe Rafferty suffering a number of foals already.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Scott Smith, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 17' The referee calls foul for Callum Lang. He receives a card.
- 22' Wigan Athletic FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Luke Chambers on 22.
- 27' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Marlon Pack made 387 appearances and scored 18 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 32' The referee shows Wigan Athletic FC player a card on 32.
- 37' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 42' Owen Moxon has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Abu Kamara is replaced by Paddy Lane on 46 minute.
- 51' 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.
- 56' It is a substitution in Wigan Athletic FC team. Jonny Smith is replaced by Tom Pearce on 56 minute.
- 61' 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.
- 62' Marlon Pack is having his name booked by the referee on 62.
- 63' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Owen Moxon departs to be replaced by Faustino Anjorin.
- 68' 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.
- 73' 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.
- 77' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Connor Ogilvie departs to be replaced by Jack Sparkes.
- 79' It is a substitution in Wigan Athletic FC team. Steven Sessegnon is replaced by Jason Kerr on 79 minute.
- 83' GOAL! Josh Magennis scores on 83.
- 85' What a strike from Kusini Yengi! The score is 1-2.
- 90' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- The final score is 1-2.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 18
-
6
Connor Ogilvie ↓ Jack Sparkes 77'
- 20
- 49
- 17
- 9
-
15
Christian Saydee ↓ Kusini Yengi 63'
-
23
Owen Moxon ↓ Faustino Anjorin 63'
-
25
Abu Kamara ↓ Paddy Lane 46'
Bench
- 45
- 13
-
21
Jack Sparkes ↑ 77'
-
28
Faustino Anjorin ↑ 63'
-
19
Kusini Yengi ↑ 63'
-
44
Myles Peart-Harris ↑ 46'
-
32
Paddy Lane ↑ 46'
Coach
John Mousinho
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
5
Steven Sessegnon ↓ Jason Kerr 79'
- 23
-
8
Matthew Smith ↓ Scott Smith 79'
- 10
- 1
-
18
Jonny Smith ↓ Tom Pearce 56'
- 6
- 26
- 24
- 4
- 17
Bench
- 12
- 28
-
3
Tom Pearce ↑ 56'
- 20
-
15
Jason Kerr ↑ 79'
-
21
Scott Smith ↑ 79'
- 22
Coach
Shaun Maloney
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aiden O'Brien | 2 |
| George Hirst | 2 |
| Callum Lang | 2 |
| Martial Godo | 1 |
| Regan Poole | 1 |
| Paddy Lane | 1 |
| Lee Evans | 1 |
| Josh Magennis | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2024-04-20
Portsmouth FC
1–2
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2024-04-13
Lincoln City FC
1–2
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2024-04-09
Charlton Athletic FC
2–2
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2024-04-06
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Port Vale FC
D
2024-04-01
Cambridge United FC
3–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2024-03-29
Wigan Athletic FC
1–1
Burton Albion FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.53
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 73% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.88
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
68%
Draw or Wigan Athletic FC
59%
Portsmouth FC or Wigan Athletic FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wigan Athletic FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
8.5%
1 – 0
7.7%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
7.5%
0 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
6.5%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
3.4%
3 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Wigan Athletic FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -0.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.