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Southend United FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Southend United FC
3 – 3
Full Time
Portsmouth FC
Sat 16 Feb 2019 · 12:30 UTC Roots Hall Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Michael Klass 83' Y
Y 90' Anton Walkes
Y 90' James Vaughan
Taylor Moore 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Southend United FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Roots Hall Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Dean Whitestone
  • Referee Grant Taylor
  • Referee Neil Hair
  • Referee Andrew Williams
8 games this season 🟨 2.8/game ⚽ 8.3 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Huddersfield Town AFC 14 29
2 Stockport County FC 15 29
3 Oxford United FC 13 26
4 Luton Town FC 14 24
5 Sheffield Wednesday FC 14 23
6 Plymouth Argyle FC 15 23
7 Reading FC 15 22
8 Bradford City AFC 13 22
9 Milton Keynes Dons FC 14 21
10 Cambridge United FC 14 21
11 Leicester City FC 13 19
12 Mansfield Town FC 13 19
13 Wycombe Wanderers FC 13 18
14 Leyton Orient FC 13 17
15 Burton Albion FC 15 17
16 Stevenage FC 12 16
17 AFC Wimbledon 14 16
18 Notts County FC 12 14
19 Wigan Athletic FC 15 14
20 Blackpool FC 13 12
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 13 12
22 Peterborough United FC 13 10
23 Barnsley FC 13 9
24 Bromley FC 13 9

Head-to-Head

1
2
Southend United FC 3 games · Avg 4.3 goals Portsmouth FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-02-16 Southend United FC 3–3 Portsmouth FC 2018-12-08 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Southend United FC

Recent Form

Southend United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Feb Portsmouth FC H 3–3 D
12 Feb Doncaster Rovers FC A 0–3 L
09 Feb Charlton Athletic FC A 1–1 D
02 Feb Bristol Rovers FC H 1–2 L
26 Jan Luton Town FC H 0–1 L
19 Jan Bradford City AFC A 4–0 W
Portsmouth FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 Feb Southend United FC A 3–3 D
09 Feb Plymouth Argyle FC A 1–1 D
05 Feb Queens Park Rangers FC A 0–2 L
02 Feb Doncaster Rovers FC H 1–1 D
29 Jan Luton Town FC A 2–3 L
26 Jan Queens Park Rangers FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Southend United FC launch into their encounter with Portsmouth FC.
  • 5' Ronan Curtis is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portsmouth FC tonight.
  • 8' What composure from Bryn Morris! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 13' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Southend United FC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 18' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 20' Magnificent from Ben Close! That is 12 goals in 386 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 25' It is a substitution in Southend United FC team. Stephen Humphrys is replaced by Michael Klass on 25 minute.
  • 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 31' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Oliver Hawkins makes it 0-3.
  • 36' Goal! Simon Cox scores his 29 goal in 89 matches.
  • 41' 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.
  • 46' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kenny Jackett will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 51' Southend United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
  • 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 61' It looks surprising Southend United FC does not make any changes. Jamal Lowe has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 66' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Southend United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 71' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Viv Solomon-Otabor by Ronan Curtis on 71 minute.
  • 73' Isaac Hutchinson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sam Mantom at the 73 minute mark.
  • 75' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gareth Evans is hanging Omar Bogle on the field on 75 minute.
  • 78' Simon Cox does the damage! The net is bulging and Southend United FC surge ahead!
  • 82' The Southend United FC manager makes a substitution. Michael Kightly departs to be replaced by Norman Wabo.
  • 83' Michael Klass was booked on 83.
  • 87' Assisted by Timothee Dieng with the perfectly-timed delivery and Simon Cox makes no mistake. 3-3!
  • 89' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! James Vaughan comes on to replace Jamal Lowe.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Anton Walkes is booked for Portsmouth FC — Yellow card on 90.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-3.

Lineups

Southend United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Powell

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenny Jackett

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Simon Cox 3
Ellis Harrison 2
Brandon Goodship 1
Jamal Lowe 1
Michael Turner 1
Ben Close 1
Oliver Hawkins 1
Bryn Morris 1

Head to Head

2019-02-16 Southend United FC 3–3 Portsmouth FC 2018-12-08 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Southend United FC

Southend United FC Form

2019-02-16 Southend United FC 3–3 Portsmouth FC D 2019-02-12 Doncaster Rovers FC 3–0 Southend United FC L 2019-02-09 Charlton Athletic FC 1–1 Southend United FC D 2019-02-02 Southend United FC 1–2 Bristol Rovers FC L 2019-01-26 Southend United FC 0–1 Luton Town FC L 2019-01-19 Bradford City AFC 0–4 Southend United FC W

Portsmouth FC Form

2019-02-16 Southend United FC 3–3 Portsmouth FC D 2019-02-09 Plymouth Argyle FC 1–1 Portsmouth FC D 2019-02-05 Queens Park Rangers FC 2–0 Portsmouth FC L 2019-02-02 Portsmouth FC 1–1 Doncaster Rovers FC D 2019-01-29 Luton Town FC 3–2 Portsmouth FC L 2019-01-26 Portsmouth FC 1–1 Queens Park Rangers FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.57 Southend United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63 Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for: Southend United FC or Portsmouth FC 74% + Both teams to score 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Southend United FC38% Draw26% Portsmouth FC36%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes64% 0% No36%
Avg goals/match: 3.2
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 83%
17%
± 2.5 61%
39%
± 3.5 40%
60%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Southend United FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
62%
Southend United FC or Portsmouth FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Southend United FC28% Draw43% Portsmouth FC29%
Actual: Portsmouth FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted
3 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
5.9%
0 – 0
5.7%
1 – 0
5.6%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.4%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Southend United FC

Handicap Southend United FC covers Push Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 11% 82%
-1.5 18% — 82%
-1 18% 18% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 62% — 38%
+1 62% 19% 20%
+1.5 80% — 20%
+2 80% 12% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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