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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

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

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' The wait is over. Southend United FC get us underway at Roots Hall Stadium.
  • 5' Matt Clarke has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 371 appearances.
  • 8' What a moment for Bryn Morris! That strike on 8 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 13' The energy levels are beginning to show. Chris Powell might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 18' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' A goal from the England international Ben Close! He fires home on 20 to make it 0-2!
  • 25' Southend United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Michael Klass is hanging Stephen Humphrys on the field on 25 minute.
  • 30' 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.
  • 31' Oliver Hawkins makes no mistake. The score reads 0-3 and Portsmouth FC are in front.
  • 36' Magnificent from Simon Cox! That is 29 goals in 89 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 41' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 46' Southend United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 51' Southend United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 56' Southend United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
  • 61' Southend United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
  • 66' Michael Turner needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 71' The crowd applauds Viv Solomon-Otabor as he leaves the pitch. Ronan Curtis steps in for Portsmouth FC.
  • 73' It is a substitution in Southend United FC team. Sam Mantom is replaced by Isaac Hutchinson on 73 minute.
  • 75' Omar Bogle makes way for Gareth Evans at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
  • 78' A goal from the Republic of Ireland international Simon Cox! He fires home on 78 to make it 2-3!
  • 82' Southend United FC ring the changes. Michael Kightly has done his job and it is now time for Norman Wabo to step up.
  • 83' Michael Klass was booked on 83.
  • 87' What an equalizer from Simon Cox!
  • 89' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Jamal Lowe departs to be replaced by James Vaughan.
  • 90' Anton Walkes is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • It finishes all square. Southend United FC and Portsmouth FC share the spoils 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
Ben Close 1
Oliver Hawkins 1
Bryn Morris 1
Marcus Harness 1
John Marquis 1
Brandon Goodship 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.