Sunderland AFC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

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League One · 2019-20

Sunderland AFC

2 – 1

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Portsmouth FC

Sat 17 Aug 2019 · 11:30 UTC HT 45+2' · FT 45+6'

Y 76' Christian Burgess

Aiden McGeady 79' Y

Chris Maguire 86' Y

Overview

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Sunderland AFC vs Portsmouth FC — League One .

Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Michael Salisbury
Referee Gareth Mellor
Referee Paul Marsden
Referee Joe Simpson

3 games this season 🟨 4.3/game ⚽ 8.3 goals/game

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

Sunderland AFC 11 games · Avg 2.5 goals Portsmouth FC

Last 5 meetings

2019-08-17 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Portsmouth FC 2019-05-16 Portsmouth FC 0–0 Sunderland AFC 2019-05-11 Sunderland AFC 1–0 Portsmouth FC 2019-04-27 Sunderland AFC 1–1 Portsmouth FC 2018-12-22 Portsmouth FC 3–1 Sunderland AFC

Recent Form

Sunderland AFC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
17 Aug	Portsmouth FC	H	2–1	W
10 Aug	Ipswich Town FC	A	1–1	D
03 Aug	Oxford United FC	H	1–1	D
26 May	Charlton Athletic FC	A	1–2	L
16 May	Portsmouth FC	A	0–0	D
11 May	Portsmouth FC	H	1–0	W

Portsmouth FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
17 Aug	Sunderland AFC	A	1–2	L
10 Aug	Tranmere Rovers FC	H	2–0	W
03 Aug	Shrewsbury Town FC	A	0–1	L
16 May	Sunderland AFC	H	0–0	D
11 May	Sunderland AFC	A	0–1	L
04 May	Accrington Stanley FC	H	1–1	D

Key Stats

45% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)

45% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

0' Temperatures are rising at as Sunderland AFC face off against Portsmouth FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
5' Ben Close has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
15' 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.
20' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sunderland AFC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
22' A stunning finish from Marcus Harness — that came from absolutely nowhere!
27' Against the run of play, Jordan Willis has scored! This game has turned on its head.
32' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sunderland AFC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
37' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sunderland AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
39' Chris Maguire adds to his 0 season tally! Sunderland AFC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
44' The 33-year-old Alim Ozturk has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
49' Time for substitution for Sunderland AFC. Marc McNulty is replaced by Charlie Wyke.
54' Marc McNulty has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 4 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
59' Anton Walkes has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
62' Ronan Curtis makes way for Ellis Harrison at the 62 minute mark. A tactical switch from Portsmouth FC.
63' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Andy Cannon has done his job and it is now time for Gareth Evans to step up.
68' Sunderland AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
73' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Anton Walkes by Ross McCrorie on 73 minute.
76' Portsmouth FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 76.
79' Aiden McGeady is having his name booked by the referee on 79.
81' The supporters are chanting for Will Grigg. He replaces Aiden McGeady on 81 minute.
86' The referee has no hesitation. Chris Maguire is booked for Sunderland AFC — Yellow card on 86.
87' Fresh legs for Sunderland AFC! Denver Hume comes on to replace Chris Maguire.
Portsmouth FC will have plenty to reflect on. Sunderland AFC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Sunderland AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

33
Denver Hume ↑ 87'
12
Tom Flanagan
9
Charlie Wyke ↑ 49'
8
Dylan McGeouch
18
George Dobson
22
Will Grigg ↑ 81'
16
Lee Burge

Coach Jack Ross

Portsmouth FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Kenny Jackett

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
John Marquis	4
Marcus Harness	3
Chris Maguire	2
Charlie Wyke	2
Alan Browne	1
Jamal Lowe	1
Romaine Mundle	1
Wilson Isidor	1

Head to Head

Sunderland AFC Form

2019-08-17 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Portsmouth FC W 2019-08-10 Ipswich Town FC 1–1 Sunderland AFC D 2019-08-03 Sunderland AFC 1–1 Oxford United FC D 2019-05-26 Charlton Athletic FC 2–1 Sunderland AFC L 2019-05-16 Portsmouth FC 0–0 Sunderland AFC D 2019-05-11 Sunderland AFC 1–0 Portsmouth FC W

Portsmouth FC Form

2019-08-17 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Portsmouth FC L 2019-08-10 Portsmouth FC 2–0 Tranmere Rovers FC W 2019-08-03 Shrewsbury Town FC 1–0 Portsmouth FC L 2019-05-16 Portsmouth FC 0–0 Sunderland AFC D 2019-05-11 Sunderland AFC 1–0 Portsmouth FC L 2019-05-04 Portsmouth FC 1–1 Accrington Stanley FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

1 / 4

1.31 Sunderland AFC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.92 Portsmouth FC xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Sunderland AFC49% Draw28% Portsmouth FC23%

Actual: Sunderland AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes45% 0% No55%

Avg goals/match: 2.23

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	87%	13%
± 1.5	66%	34%
± 2.5	38%	62%
± 3.5	19%	81%
± 4.5	8%	92%

Double Chance

Sunderland AFC or Draw

77%

Draw or Portsmouth FC

51%

Sunderland AFC or Portsmouth FC

72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Sunderland AFC30% Draw51% Portsmouth FC19%

Actual: Sunderland AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

13.9%

0 – 0

13%

1 – 0

12.9%

2 – 0

8.9%

0 – 1

8.7%

2 – 1

Actual

1 – 2

5.8%

0 – 2

4.4%

2 – 2

3.9%

3 – 0

3.8%

3 – 1

3.7%

3 – 2

1.8%

Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC

Handicap	Sunderland AFC covers	Push	Portsmouth FC covers
-2.5	8%	—	92%
-2	8%	13%	79%
-1.5	21%	—	79%
-1	21%	23%	56%
-0.5	44%	—	56%
+0.5	75%	—	25%
+1	75%	16%	9%
+1.5	91%	—	9%
+2	91%	7%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet

40% ✓

Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet

28% ✓

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