Shrewsbury Town FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Shrewsbury Town FC to score. At the same time, Portsmouth FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. James Bolton made 329 appearances and scored 8 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kenny Jackett will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' Anthony Grant has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Shrewsbury Town FC in their trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact .
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 35' Omar Beckles, a Grenada , has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 40' GOAL! Ben Close scores on 40.
- 45' Gareth Evans has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 50' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 52' Omar Bogle is having his name booked by the referee on 52.
- 55' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Omar Bogle is replaced by Oliver Hawkins on 55 minute.
- 57' Tom Naylor has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 57.
- 62' Craig MacGillivray has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 371 appearances.
- 67' 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.
- 68' Ben Close was booked on 68.
- 71' Tyrese Campbell has so much to prove this time. He replaces James Bolton on 71 minute.
- 75' Anthony Grant catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 75.
- 76' Christian Burgess picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 77' Another substitution for Shrewsbury Town FC to replace Anthony Grant by Joshua Laurent on 77 minute.
- 79' The deadlock is broken! Brett Pitman gets on the scoresheet on 79 minutes.
- 81' Portsmouth FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 83' Jonathan Mitchell is replacing Steve Arnold for the Shrewsbury Town FC side.
- 88' The 35-year-old Tom Naylor has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 90' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Gareth Evans is replaced by Anton Walkes on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Portsmouth FC take all three points.
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.