Portsmouth FC vs Wycombe Wanderers FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Wycombe Wanderers FC — League One .
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Craig Hicks
- Referee Steven Plane
- Referee Andrew Aylott
- Referee Andrew Williams
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Sep | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Sep | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Portsmouth FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Sep | Oxford United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 08 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Sep | Luton Town FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | Bradford City AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Aug | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Portsmouth FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 371 games and scored 525 goals.
- 10' The 30-year-old Jason McCarthy has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Wycombe Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 21' Wycombe Wanderers FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Bryn Morris on 21.
- 26' It looks surprising Portsmouth FC does not make any changes. Sido Jombati has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 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' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Jason McCarthy on 36 minutes.
- 40' Sido Jombati is having his name booked by the referee on 40.
- 42' The referee shows Wycombe Wanderers FC player a Yellow card on 42.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Scott Kashket is booked for Wycombe Wanderers FC — Yellow card on 45.
- 47' Controversy at the stadium! Jamal Lowe argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 57' What a moment for Gareth Evans! That strike on 57 puts his side firmly in control.
- 62' Nathan Thompson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 62' Wycombe Wanderers FC make a change. Scott Kashket trudges off to be replaced by Paris Cowan-Hall on 62 minutes.
- 67' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Portsmouth FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 69' A moment of madness from Christian Burgess on 69 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
- 69' The whistle greets Oliver Hawkins as he departs to be replaced by Brett Pitman.
- 74' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 79' Tom Naylor, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 80' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! Joseph Mason comes on to replace Gareth Evans.
- 85' Portsmouth FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Wycombe Wanderers FC backline.
- 86' GOAL! Brett Pitman scores on 86. Assisted by Jamal Lowe
- 89' GOAL! Joe Jacobson scores on 89.
- 90' Another substitution for Wycombe Wanderers FC to replace Matt Bloomfield by Curtis Thompson on 90 minute.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 6
- 20
- 5
- 10
- 33
-
26
Gareth Evans C ↓ Joseph Mason 80'
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↓ Brett Pitman 69'
- 3
- 15
- 11
Bench
- 22
- 32
- 1
- 38
- 2
-
8
Brett Pitman ↑ 69'
-
14
Joseph Mason ↑ 80'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 19
- 21
- 17
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 10
- 4
- 20
- 11
Bench
- 30
- 16
- 7
-
18
Curtis Thompson ↑ 90'
-
12
Paris Cowan-Hall ↑ 62'
- 9
- 24
Coach
Gareth Ainsworth
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brett Pitman | 3 |
| Garath McCleary | 3 |
| Colby Bishop | 3 |
| Christian Saydee | 1 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| Ronan Curtis | 1 |
| Matt Butcher | 1 |
| Marcus Harness | 1 |
Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
2018-09-22
Portsmouth FC
2–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2018-09-15
Peterborough United FC
1–2
Portsmouth FC
W
2018-09-08
Portsmouth FC
1–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
D
2018-09-01
Portsmouth FC
3–0
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2018-08-25
Doncaster Rovers FC
0–0
Portsmouth FC
D
2018-08-21
Bristol Rovers FC
1–2
Portsmouth FC
W
Wycombe Wanderers FC Form
2018-09-22
Portsmouth FC
2–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
2018-09-15
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0–0
Oxford United FC
D
2018-09-08
Charlton Athletic FC
3–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2018-09-01
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–1
Luton Town FC
D
2018-08-25
Bradford City AFC
1–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2018-08-21
Plymouth Argyle FC
1–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.66
Portsmouth FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41
Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for:
Portsmouth FC or Wycombe Wanderers FC 74% + Both teams to score 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.07
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Portsmouth FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Wycombe Wanderers FC
55%
Portsmouth FC or Wycombe Wanderers FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Wycombe Wanderers FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.3%
1 – 0
6.9%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.7%
3 – 1
4.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
3.5%
3 – 2
3.4%
Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC
| Handicap | Portsmouth FC covers | Push | Wycombe Wanderers FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 17% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

