Stevenage FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Stevenage FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Lamex Stadium.
- Stevenage FC 1 games · 1 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Simon Mather
- Assistant 1
- Assistant 2
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Aug | Reading FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | Cambridge United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Aug | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | Northampton Town FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Jan | Stoke City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | Stevenage FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Aug | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Aug | Exeter City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Aug | Leyton Orient FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 05 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 May | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Stevenage FC this season
Stevenage FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stevenage FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Portsmouth FC get us underway at Lamex Stadium.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John Mousinho will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' Stevenage FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 22' Louis Thompson picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 27' It’s high time Steve Evans made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 32' Portsmouth FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 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' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 44' Controversy at the stadium! Gavin Whyte argues furiously but the card stands.
- 49' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Stevenage FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' The referee has no hesitation. Jake Forster-Caskey is booked for Stevenage FC — card on 56.
- 61' Stevenage FC have won 133 goals from 156 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 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' That looks like a foul for a card for Abu Kamara.
- 69' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alex Robertson is hanging Gavin Whyte on the field on 69 minute.
- 72' Stevenage FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Harrison Neal is hanging Aaron Pressley on the field on 72 minute.
- 73' Elliott List is replacing Jamie Reid for the Stevenage FC side.
- 77' Another change for Portsmouth FC made on 77 minute. Abu Kamara leaves to be changed by Zak Swanson.
- 82' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Stevenage FC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 84' Stevenage FC ring the changes. Louis Thompson has done his job and it is now time for Josh March to step up.
- 89' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 90' It’s a booking for Stevenage FC player. Taye Ashby-Hammond gets a card.
- The points are shared — Stevenage FC 0-0 Portsmouth FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Stevenage FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
-
19
Jamie Reid ↓ Elliott List 73'
- 3
-
23
Louis Thompson ↓ Josh March 84'
- 11
- 8
- 7
- 5
- 1
-
20
Aaron Pressley ↓ Harrison Neal 72'
- 17
Bench
-
9
Elliott List ↑ 73'
- 16
-
18
Josh March ↑ 84'
- 12
-
22
Harrison Neal ↑ 72'
- 6
- 25
Coach
Steve Evans
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 18
- 6
-
11
Gavin Whyte ↓ Alex Robertson 69'
- 17
-
21
Jack Sparkes ↓ Paddy Lane 65'
- 16
- 9
- 5
-
25
Abu Kamara ↓ Zak Swanson 77'
Bench
- 31
- 20
- 15
-
8
Alex Robertson ↑ 69'
-
32
Paddy Lane ↑ 65'
-
2
Zak Swanson ↑ 77'
- 24
Coach
John Mousinho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Paddy Lane | 1 |
| Louis Thompson | 1 |
| Colby Bishop | 1 |
Head to Head
Stevenage FC Form
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.77
Stevenage FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.78
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 79% + Stevenage FC or Draw 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.55
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 1.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 2.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Stevenage FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
65%
Stevenage FC or Portsmouth FC
64%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
14.9%
1 – 0
14.8%
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.9%
1 – 2
5%
2 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
2.1%
0 – 3
1.5%
3 – 0
1.5%
1 – 3
1.3%
Asian Handicap — Stevenage FC
| Handicap | Stevenage FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 20% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 20% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Stevenage FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✗
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
47%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.