Sunderland AFC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sunderland AFC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Bramall
- Referee Mark Scholes
- Referee Scott Ledger
- Referee Craig Pawson
- Referee Richard West
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Apr | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Coventry City FC | H | 4–5 | L |
| 09 Apr | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Rochdale AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | Coventry City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 19 Apr | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Rochdale AFC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 23 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Sunderland AFC host Portsmouth FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' 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 Tom Naylor suffering a number of foals already.
- 7' Aiden McGeady has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 7.
- 9' A stunning finish from Tom Flanagan — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 13' George Honeyman was booked on 13.
- 16' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nathan Thompson on 16 minutes.
- 21' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 24' Against the run of play, Jamal Lowe has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 29' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sunderland AFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 34' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gareth Evans is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Portsmouth FC.
- 39' Portsmouth FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 39.
- 44' Portsmouth FC is showing some good football. However, Portsmouth FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 45' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ben Close.
- 50' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sunderland AFC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 55' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 57' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — James Vaughan exits the field as Oliver Hawkins enters on 57.
- 60' Time for substitution for Sunderland AFC. George Honeyman is replaced by Chris Maguire.
- 65' A quiet spell here at Stadium of Light. Sunderland AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 66' Gareth Evans has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ronan Curtis on 66 minute.
- 69' Fresh legs for Sunderland AFC! Will Grigg comes on to replace Lewis Morgan.
- 71' The referee calls foul for Brett Pitman. He receives a Yellow card.
- 76' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 81' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 86' James Vaughan is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sunderland AFC so far.
- 87' Max Power picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 90' The Sunderland AFC manager makes a substitution. Luke O'Nien departs to be replaced by Adam Matthews.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 6
- 10
- 19
- 12
- 27
- 9
-
13
Luke O'Nien ↓ Adam Matthews 90'
- 5
- 1
-
17
Lewis Morgan ↓ Will Grigg 69'
Bench
- 25
-
2
Adam Matthews ↑ 90'
- 11
-
7
Chris Maguire ↑ 60'
- 23
-
22
Will Grigg ↑ 69'
- 30
Coach
Jack Ross
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 6
- 20
- 5
- 10
- 33
- 8
- 3
- 15
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↓ Gareth Evans 66'
-
32
James Vaughan ↓ Oliver Hawkins 57'
Bench
- 35
- 38
- 2
-
26
Gareth Evans ↑ 66'
-
9
Oliver Hawkins ↑ 57'
- 19
- 24
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 4 |
| Marcus Harness | 3 |
| Chris Maguire | 2 |
| Charlie Wyke | 2 |
| Gareth Evans | 1 |
| Jordan Jones | 1 |
| Ronan Curtis | 1 |
| Lee Brown | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.32
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Sunderland AFC or Portsmouth FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.8
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
62%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
66%
Sunderland AFC or Portsmouth FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.5%
0 – 1
8.1%
0 – 0
8%
2 – 1
7.5%
1 – 0
7.1%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.2%
1 – 3
4.2%
3 – 1
3.3%
0 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 18% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.