Reading FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Reading FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Select Car Leasing Stadium.
- Reading FC 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin Coy
- Assistant 1 David Harrison (England)
- Assistant 2 Justin Amey
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 6.0 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 24 Oct | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 07 Oct | Leyton Orient FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | Burton Albion FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | Reading FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 24 Oct | Cambridge United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Oct | Carlisle United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Oct | Port Vale FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Reading FC this season
Reading FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Reading FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Reading FC gets underway.
- 5' 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 Femi Azeez suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Reading FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Reading FC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' It is a cagey affair so far. Reading FC in their trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact .
- 23' Lewis Wing does the damage! The net is bulging and Reading FC surge ahead!
- 27' Charlie Savage doubles the advantage! 2-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 32' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 33' The deadlock is broken! Faustino Anjorin gets on the scoresheet on 33 minutes.
- 38' The home supporters are growing impatient. Reading FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 43' The energy levels are beginning to show. John Mousinho might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 45' Lewis Wing picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 50' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 52' Nesta Guinness-Walker catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 52.
- 54' What an equalizer from Colby Bishop!
- 58' Magnificent from Terry Devlin! That is 3 goals in 371 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 60' The referee calls foul for Alex Robertson. He receives a card.
- 62' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Faustino Anjorin exits the field as Gavin Whyte enters on 62.
- 66' Reading FC make a change. Femi Azeez trudges off to be replaced by Ben Elliott on 66 minutes.
- 71' Reading FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 73' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Terry Devlin by Abu Kamara on 73 minute.
- 78' Harlee Dean is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Reading FC tonight.
- 82' The referee calls foul for Harlee Dean. He receives a card.
- 87' Alex Robertson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 89' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Christian Saydee.
- 90' A moment of madness from Ben Elliott on 90 minutes earns him a card. Reading FC will be frustrated.
- 90' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Alex Robertson exits the field as Sean Raggett enters on 90.
- Reading FC will have plenty to reflect on. Portsmouth FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Reading FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 1
- 6
- 29
- 10
- 18
- 7
-
11
Femi Azeez ↓ Ben Elliott 66'
- 36
- 8
- 24
Bench
- 22
- 32
- 12
- 27
- 9
- 15
-
4
Ben Elliott ↑ 66'
Coach
Ruben Selles
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 18
- 17
-
21
Jack Sparkes ↓ Zak Swanson 90'
- 16
- 9
- 5
-
28
Faustino Anjorin ↓ Gavin Whyte 62'
-
8
Alex Robertson ↓ Sean Raggett 90'
-
32
Paddy Lane ↓ Christian Saydee 73'
-
24
Terry Devlin ↓ Abu Kamara 73'
Bench
- 31
-
20
Sean Raggett ↑ 90'
-
11
Gavin Whyte ↑ 62'
- 19
-
15
Christian Saydee ↑ 73'
-
2
Zak Swanson ↑ 90'
-
25
Abu Kamara ↑ 73'
Coach
John Mousinho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Charlie Savage | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Faustino Anjorin | 1 |
| Terry Devlin | 1 |
| Marlon Pack | 1 |
| Callum Lang | 1 |
| Paddy Lane | 1 |
Head to Head
Reading FC Form
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.41
Reading FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Reading FC or Portsmouth FC 74% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Reading FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
70%
Reading FC or Portsmouth FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 1
6.7%
0 – 2
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6%
1 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
5%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Reading FC
| Handicap | Reading FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 16% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 20% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Reading FC keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.