Shrewsbury Town FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Shrewsbury Town FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Montgomery Waters Meadow.
- Shrewsbury Town FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Hobday
- Referee Oliver Yates
- Referee Natalie Aspinall
- Referee Billy Smallwood
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 14 | 26 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Reading FC | 14 | 22 |
| 7 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 8 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 13 | 20 |
| 10 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 11 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 13 | 18 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 14 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 18 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 13 |
| 19 | Blackpool FC | 12 | 12 |
| 20 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Wigan Athletic FC | 14 | 11 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 12 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Mar | Rochdale AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | H | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Feb | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Walsall FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Bradford City AFC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Montgomery Waters Meadow as Shrewsbury Town FC face off against Portsmouth FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Shrewsbury Town FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Steve Arnold made 330 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' The 30-year-old Matt Clarke has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' Oliver Hawkins is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Shrewsbury Town FC so far.
- 30' Anton Walkes is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Shrewsbury Town FC tonight.
- 35' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 40' GOAL! Ben Close scores on 40.
- 45' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 386 games and scored 545 goals.
- 50' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 52' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Omar Bogle on 52 minutes.
- 55' Oliver Hawkins is replacing Omar Bogle for the Portsmouth FC side.
- 57' Tom Naylor has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 57.
- 62' Over 62 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 67' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 68' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Ben Close.
- 71' Another change for Shrewsbury Town FC made on 71 minute. James Bolton leaves to be changed by Tyrese Campbell.
- 75' Shrewsbury Town FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 76' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Christian Burgess.
- 77' The whistle greets Anthony Grant as he departs to be replaced by Joshua Laurent.
- 79' What a moment for Brett Pitman! That strike on 79 puts his side firmly in control.
- 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lee Brown on 81.
- 83' Steve Arnold makes way for Jonathan Mitchell at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shrewsbury Town FC.
- 88' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kenny Jackett might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 90' Portsmouth FC make a change. Gareth Evans trudges off to be replaced by Anton Walkes on 90 minutes.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 0-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
42
Anthony Grant ↓ Joshua Laurent 77'
-
13
James Bolton ↓ Tyrese Campbell 71'
- 6
- 7
- 22
- 15
- 12
- 29
- 8
- 23
- 2
Bench
- 4
-
11
Tyrese Campbell ↑ 71'
- 50
-
1
Jonathan Mitchell ↑ 83'
-
28
Joshua Laurent ↑ 77'
- 20
- 5
Coach
Sam Ricketts
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 6
- 20
- 5
- 10
- 33
-
26
Gareth Evans ↓ Anton Walkes 90'
- 8
- 3
- 15
-
22
Omar Bogle ↓ Oliver Hawkins 55'
Bench
- 35
- 38
-
2
Anton Walkes ↑ 90'
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↑ 55'
- 37
- 32
- 30
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 2 |
| Abu Kamara | 2 |
| Colby Bishop | 2 |
| Brett Pitman | 2 |
| Louis Thompson | 2 |
| Zak Swanson | 2 |
| Marlon Pack | 2 |
| Robert Street | 1 |
Head to Head
Shrewsbury Town FC Form
2019-03-23
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–2
Portsmouth FC
L
2019-03-16
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–1
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2019-03-12
Plymouth Argyle FC
2–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2019-03-09
Rochdale AFC
2–1
Shrewsbury Town FC
L
2019-03-02
Shrewsbury Town FC
0–0
AFC Wimbledon
D
2019-02-26
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.08
Shrewsbury Town FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Shrewsbury Town FC or Portsmouth FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.39
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 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Shrewsbury Town FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
70%
Shrewsbury Town FC or Portsmouth FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11.3%
0 – 1
10.8%
1 – 0
8.7%
1 – 2
8.2%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
4.5%
1 – 3
3.6%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Shrewsbury Town FC
| Handicap | Shrewsbury Town FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 21% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.