Shrewsbury Town FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2020-21 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 Steven Plane
- Referee Lisa Rashid
- Referee Ben Speedie
- Referee
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| 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 |
| 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)
H2H (12 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Shrewsbury Town FC host Portsmouth FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' 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.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Shrewsbury Town FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' The 34-year-old Michael Jacobs has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' Shrewsbury Town FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 25' Marcus Harness makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Portsmouth FC are in front.
- 30' Curtis Main has been relatively quiet despite scoring 31 goals in his last 297 appearances.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Shrewsbury Town FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 36' John Marquis is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 41' It looks like no one’s ball. Shrewsbury Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' The whistle greets Ryan Sears as he departs to be replaced by Harry Chapman.
- 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Shrewsbury Town FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 52' Nathanael Ogbeta is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the defender.
- 57' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 62' Ethan Ebanks-Landell has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 67' Shrewsbury Town FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 68' A moment of madness from John Marquis on 68 minutes earns him a Red card. Portsmouth FC will be frustrated.
- 69' Sean Goss makes way for Dave Edwards at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Shrewsbury Town FC.
- 74' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 74.
- 75' The crowd applauds Michael Jacobs as he leaves the pitch. Andy Cannon steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 80' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 82' Another substitution for Shrewsbury Town FC to replace Matthew Pennington by Rekeil Pyke on 82 minute.
- 84' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Ben Close has done his job and it is now time for Charlie Daniels to step up.
- 89' Ro-Shaun Williams has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 90' Ryan Williams makes way for Rasmus Nicolaisen at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Shrewsbury Town FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
23
Daniel Udoh ↓ Shaun Whalley 69'
- 29
- 28
-
6
Sean Goss ↓ Dave Edwards 69'
- 24
- 10
- 1
-
12
Ryan Sears ↓ Harry Chapman 46'
- 20
- 5
- 14
Bench
-
4
Dave Edwards ↑ 69'
-
9
Rekeil Pyke ↑ 82'
-
32
Harry Chapman ↑ 46'
-
7
Shaun Whalley ↑ 69'
- 41
- 30
- 39
Coach
Steve Cotterill
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
-
8
Ben Close ↓ Charlie Daniels 84'
- 3
- 1
- 19
- 9
- 20
- 7
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Andy Cannon 75'
- 2
Bench
-
21
Charlie Daniels ↑ 84'
- 16
-
14
Andy Cannon ↑ 75'
- 13
- 22
-
15
Rasmus Nicolaisen ↑ 90'
- 23
Coach
Danny Cowley
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 |
| Marcus Harness | 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
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
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✗ WrongActual: 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
6%
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.