Shrewsbury Town FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2020-21

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Sat 27 Mar 2021 · 15:00 UTC Montgomery Waters Meadow HT 45+3' · FT 45+11'

R 68' John Marquis

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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 Steven Plane
Referee Lisa Rashid
Referee Ben Speedie
Referee

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

Shrewsbury Town FC 12 games · Avg 2.1 goals Portsmouth FC

Last 5 meetings

2021-03-27 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–2 Portsmouth FC 2020-09-12 Portsmouth FC 0–0 Shrewsbury Town FC 2020-02-15 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Shrewsbury Town FC 2019-08-03 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–0 Portsmouth FC 2019-03-23 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–2 Portsmouth FC

Recent Form

Shrewsbury Town FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
27 Mar	Portsmouth FC	H	1–2	L
23 Mar	Burton Albion FC	A	2–1	W
20 Mar	Hull City AFC	H	1–1	D
13 Mar	Charlton Athletic FC	A	1–1	D
09 Mar	Rochdale AFC	A	2–0	W
06 Mar	Fleetwood Town FC	H	0–2	L

Portsmouth FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
27 Mar	Shrewsbury Town FC	A	2–1	W
20 Mar	Ipswich Town FC	H	2–1	W
16 Mar	Peterborough United FC	A	0–1	L
09 Mar	Sunderland AFC	H	0–2	L
06 Mar	Northampton Town FC	A	1–4	L
02 Mar	Doncaster Rovers FC	A	1–2	L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)

33% Over 2.5 Goals
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 players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
15' It looks surprising Portsmouth FC does not make any changes. Sean Raggett has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
20' Portsmouth FC have won 525 goals from 371 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
25' Portsmouth FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Marcus Harness on 25.
30' Shrewsbury Town FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
35' Craig MacGillivray has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 371 appearances.
36' John Marquis does the damage! The net is bulging and Portsmouth FC surge ahead!
41' Shrewsbury Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
46' A tactical swap from Shrewsbury Town FC — Harry Chapman on, Ryan Sears off on 46 minutes.
51' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
52' Nathanael Ogbeta makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Shrewsbury Town FC are in front.
57' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shrewsbury Town FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
62' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
67' Ro-Shaun Williams has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
68' That is a Red card for Portsmouth FC. John Marquis will be fuming at that decision.
69' It is a substitution in Shrewsbury Town FC team. Sean Goss is replaced by Dave Edwards on 69 minute.
74' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Shrewsbury Town FC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
75' The whistle greets Michael Jacobs as he departs to be replaced by Andy Cannon.
80' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
82' Rekeil Pyke has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matthew Pennington on 82 minute.
84' The Portsmouth FC bench stirs into life. Ben Close is withdrawn and Charlie Daniels gets his opportunity.
89' It is a cagey affair so far. Shrewsbury Town FC in their trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact .
90' Rasmus Nicolaisen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Williams on 90 minute.
Another three points for Portsmouth FC.

Lineups

Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

4
Dave Edwards ↑ 69'
9
Rekeil Pyke ↑ 82'
32
Harry Chapman ↑ 46'
7
Shaun Whalley ↑ 69'
41
Victor Ruiz
30
Charlie Caton
39
Tom Bloxham

Coach Steve Cotterill

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Cowley

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Zak Swanson	2
Marlon Pack	2
John Marquis	2
Abu Kamara	2
Colby Bishop	2
Brett Pitman	2
Louis Thompson	2
Luke Leahy	1

Head to Head

Shrewsbury Town FC Form

2021-03-27 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–2 Portsmouth FC L 2021-03-23 Burton Albion FC 1–2 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2021-03-20 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–1 Hull City AFC D 2021-03-13 Charlton Athletic FC 1–1 Shrewsbury Town FC D 2021-03-09 Rochdale AFC 0–2 Shrewsbury Town FC W 2021-03-06 Shrewsbury Town FC 0–2 Fleetwood Town FC L

Portsmouth FC Form

2021-03-27 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–2 Portsmouth FC W 2021-03-20 Portsmouth FC 2–1 Ipswich Town FC W 2021-03-16 Peterborough United FC 1–0 Portsmouth FC L 2021-03-09 Portsmouth FC 0–2 Sunderland AFC L 2021-03-06 Northampton Town FC 4–1 Portsmouth FC L 2021-03-02 Doncaster Rovers FC 2–1 Portsmouth FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

1.14 Shrewsbury Town FC xG

Expected Goals

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

1.21 Portsmouth FC xG

I would bet for: Shrewsbury Town FC or Portsmouth FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Shrewsbury Town FC34% Draw31% Portsmouth FC35%

Actual: Portsmouth FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes48% 0% No52%

Avg goals/match: 2.35

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	88%	12%
± 1.5	68%	32%
± 2.5	41%	59%
± 3.5	21%	79%
± 4.5	10%	90%

Double Chance

Shrewsbury Town FC or Draw

65%

Draw or Portsmouth FC

66%

Shrewsbury Town FC or Portsmouth FC

69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Shrewsbury Town FC24% Draw51% Portsmouth FC25%

Actual: Portsmouth FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

14.1%

0 – 0

11.8%

0 – 1

10.4%

1 – 0

9.7%

1 – 2

Actual

2 – 1

7.2%

0 – 2

6.8%

2 – 0

2 – 2

4.5%

1 – 3

3.1%

3 – 1

2.8%

0 – 3

2.7%

Asian Handicap — Shrewsbury Town FC

Handicap	Shrewsbury Town FC covers	Push	Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5	4%	—	96%
-2	4%	9%	86%
-1.5	14%	—	86%
-1	14%	19%	67%
-0.5	33%	—	67%
+0.5	64%	—	36%
+1	64%	20%	16%
+1.5	84%	—	16%
+2	84%	11%	5%
+2.5	95%	—	5%

Clean Sheet

Shrewsbury Town FC keeps clean sheet

31% ✓

Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet

33% ✓

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