Stevenage FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Stevenage FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Lamex Stadium.
- Stevenage FC 45 games · 72 pts (2025/26)
- Portsmouth FC 46 games · 73 pts (2025/26)
Simon Mather
Standings
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Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Portsmouth FC gets underway.
- 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 teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Stevenage FC that had 153 games and scored 126 goals.
- 15' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Colby Bishop made 5 appearances and scored 79 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 22' The referee shows Stevenage FC player a card on 22.
- 27' 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.
- 32' Louis Thompson has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 48 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 37' 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.
- 42' Stevenage FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 44' The referee shows Portsmouth FC player a card on 44.
- 49' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ben Thompson suffering a number of foals already.
- 54' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' Stevenage FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 61' Taye Ashby-Hammond needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 62' It’s gonna be a card for Jamie Reid.
- 65' The whistle greets Jack Sparkes as he departs to be replaced by Paddy Lane.
- 69' Abu Kamara is having his name booked by the referee on 69.
- 69' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Gavin Whyte departs to be replaced by Alex Robertson.
- 72' Another change for Stevenage FC made on 72 minute. Aaron Pressley leaves to be changed by Harrison Neal.
- 73' Another substitution for Stevenage FC to replace Jamie Reid by Elliott List on 73 minute.
- 77' Zak Swanson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Abu Kamara on 77 minute.
- 82' Supporters expect more eagerness from Connor Ogilvie, as he is very good at scoring at Lamex Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 84' The Stevenage FC manager makes a substitution. Louis Thompson departs to be replaced by Josh March.
- 89' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 89.
- 90' It’s gonna be a card for Taye Ashby-Hammond.
- The final score is 0-0.
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Stevenage FC
Starting XI- 24
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Jamie Reid ↓ Elliott List 73'
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Louis Thompson ↓ Josh March 84'
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20
Aaron Pressley ↓ Harrison Neal 72'
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Bench-
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Elliott List ↑ 73'
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Josh March ↑ 84'
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Harrison Neal ↑ 72'
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Coach Steve EvansPortsmouth FC
Starting XI- 7
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Gavin Whyte ↓ Alex Robertson 69'
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Jack Sparkes ↓ Paddy Lane 65'
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Abu Kamara ↓ Zak Swanson 77'
Bench- 31
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Alex Robertson ↑ 69'
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Paddy Lane ↑ 65'
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Zak Swanson ↑ 77'
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Coach John Mousinho -
Stevenage FC Form