Portsmouth FC vs Wycombe Wanderers FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2019-20

Portsmouth FC

2 – 0

Full Time

Wycombe Wanderers FC

Thu 26 Dec 2019 · 15:00 UTC Fratton Park HT 45' · FT 45'

Ellis Harrison 13' Y

Ronan Curtis 35' Y

Tom Naylor 45' Y

Y 53' Anthony Stewart

Y 64' Rolando Aarons

Y 85' Joe Jacobson

Overview

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Portsmouth FC vs Wycombe Wanderers FC — League One at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 games · 63 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Adrian Quelch
Referee John Busby
Referee G. Read
Referee Simon Shaw

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

Portsmouth FC 11 games · Avg 2.5 goals Wycombe Wanderers FC

Last 5 meetings

2019-12-26 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2019-09-21 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–0 Portsmouth FC 2019-04-06 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–3 Portsmouth FC 2018-09-22 Portsmouth FC 2–2 Wycombe Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Portsmouth FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
26 Dec	Wycombe Wanderers FC	H	2–0	W
21 Dec	Ipswich Town FC	H	1–0	W
14 Dec	Accrington Stanley FC	A	1–4	L
07 Dec	Peterborough United FC	H	2–2	D
26 Nov	Rotherham United FC	H	3–2	W
23 Nov	Rochdale AFC	A	3–0	W

Wycombe Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
26 Dec	Portsmouth FC	A	0–2	L
21 Dec	Oxford United FC	A	0–1	L
14 Dec	Burton Albion FC	H	2–0	W
26 Nov	Ipswich Town FC	A	0–0	D
23 Nov	Doncaster Rovers FC	H	1–0	W
17 Nov	Tranmere Rovers FC	A	2–0	W

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)

45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' That's the starting whistle at Fratton Park. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Portsmouth FC and Wycombe Wanderers FC.
5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Portsmouth FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
8' Portsmouth FC make a change. Ryan Williams trudges off to be replaced by Marcus Harness on 8 minutes.
13' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ellis Harrison.
18' Ryan Williams is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Wycombe Wanderers FC tonight.
23' The 39-year-old Joe Jacobson has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
27' Another change for Wycombe Wanderers FC made on 27 minute. Curtis Thompson leaves to be changed by Alexander Pattison.
32' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Rolando Aarons made 379 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
35' Ronan Curtis is having his name booked by the referee on 35.
40' 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.
45' Tom Naylor is having his name booked by the referee on 45.
50' A quiet spell here at Fratton Park. Portsmouth FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
53' Controversy at the stadium! Anthony Stewart argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
58' Both keepers have barely been tested. Portsmouth FC and Wycombe Wanderers FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
63' Darius Charles has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
64' Rolando Aarons was booked on 64.
66' What a moment for Ben Close! That strike on 66 puts his side firmly in control.
67' The supporters are chanting for David Wheeler. He replaces Rolando Aarons on 67 minute.
72' The whistle greets Andy Cannon as he departs to be replaced by Gareth Evans.
73' Ronan Curtis adds to his 0 season tally! Portsmouth FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
77' Scott Kashket is replacing Paul Smyth for the Wycombe Wanderers FC side.
82' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Wycombe Wanderers FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
85' Wycombe Wanderers FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 85.
90' Ronan Curtis makes way for John Marquis at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Portsmouth FC players.

Lineups

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenny Jackett

Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

28
Nnamdi Ofoborh
17
Paul Smyth ↓ Scott Kashket 77'
21
Darius Charles
1
Ryan Allsop
25
Alex Samuel
3
Joe Jacobson C
2
Sido Jombati
5
Anthony Stewart
22
Nicholas Freeman
18
Curtis Thompson ↓ Alexander Pattison 27'
26
Rolando Aarons ↓ David Wheeler 67'

Bench

Coach Gareth Ainsworth

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Garath McCleary	3
Colby Bishop	3
Brett Pitman	3
Sonny Bradley	1
Joe Jacobson	1
Anis Mehmeti	1
Bryn Morris	1
Marlon Pack	1

Head to Head

Portsmouth FC Form

2019-12-26 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC W 2019-12-21 Portsmouth FC 1–0 Ipswich Town FC W 2019-12-14 Accrington Stanley FC 4–1 Portsmouth FC L 2019-12-07 Portsmouth FC 2–2 Peterborough United FC D 2019-11-26 Portsmouth FC 3–2 Rotherham United FC W 2019-11-23 Rochdale AFC 0–3 Portsmouth FC W

Wycombe Wanderers FC Form

2019-12-26 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2019-12-21 Oxford United FC 1–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC L 2019-12-14 Wycombe Wanderers FC 2–0 Burton Albion FC W 2019-11-26 Ipswich Town FC 0–0 Wycombe Wanderers FC D 2019-11-23 Wycombe Wanderers FC 1–0 Doncaster Rovers FC W 2019-11-17 Tranmere Rovers FC 0–2 Wycombe Wanderers FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

1.46 Portsmouth FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.95 Wycombe Wanderers FC xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Portsmouth FC50% Draw27% Wycombe Wanderers FC23%

Actual: Portsmouth FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes48% 0% No52%

Avg goals/match: 2.41

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	89%	11%
± 1.5	69%	31%
± 2.5	43%	57%
± 3.5	23%	77%
± 4.5	10%	90%

Double Chance

Portsmouth FC or Draw

77%

Draw or Wycombe Wanderers FC

50%

Portsmouth FC or Wycombe Wanderers FC

73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Portsmouth FC33% Draw49% Wycombe Wanderers FC18%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.4%

1 – 0

12%

0 – 0

11.1%

2 – 0

Actual

2 – 1

8.8%

0 – 1

7.4%

1 – 2

5.7%

3 – 0

4.4%

3 – 1

4.3%

2 – 2

4.3%

0 – 2

3.9%

3 – 2

2.2%

Asian Handicap — Portsmouth FC

Handicap	Portsmouth FC covers	Push	Wycombe Wanderers FC covers
-2.5	9%	—	91%
-2	9%	14%	76%
-1.5	24%	—	76%
-1	24%	23%	53%
-0.5	47%	—	53%
+0.5	77%	—	23%
+1	77%	15%	8%
+1.5	92%	—	8%
+2	92%	6%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet

39% ✗

Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

24% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.