Sunderland AFC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2020-21 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 Rob Lewis
- Referee James Oldham
- Referee Kevin Mulraine
- Referee Wayne Grunnill
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Oct | Crewe Alexandra FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Swindon Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 26 Sep | Peterborough United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Oxford United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct | Sunderland AFC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Oct | Gillingham FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Oct | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Oct | Milton Keynes Dons FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | Burton Albion FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 26 Sep | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–2 | L |
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' Welcome to Stadium of Light that hosts another battle between Sunderland AFC and Portsmouth FC.
- 5' Josh Scowen, a England , has 47 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 7' Marcus Harness is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 10' A stunning finish from Charlie Wyke — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 15' 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 Lee Brown suffering a number of foals already.
- 19' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ryan Williams on 19 minutes.
- 24' Sunderland AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's shape.
- 25' John Marquis puts Portsmouth FC on the lead.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sunderland AFC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 40' Craig MacGillivray has been relatively quiet despite scoring 1 goals in his last 371 appearances.
- 45' It is a cagey affair so far. Sunderland AFC in their trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact .
- 50' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kenny Jackett might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 55' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! Ronan Curtis comes on to replace Michael Jacobs.
- 60' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 65' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kenny Jackett will be considering his options from the bench.
- 70' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Luke O'Nien on 70 minutes.
- 70' Sunderland AFC ring the changes. Josh Scowen has done his job and it is now time for Will Grigg to step up.
- 75' Tom Naylor is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Portsmouth FC tonight.
- 80' Portsmouth FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 80.
- 82' The Sunderland AFC bench stirs into life. Grant Leadbitter is withdrawn and Danny Graham gets his opportunity.
- 84' It’s gonna be a Red card for Luke O'Nien.
- 85' John Marquis makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and Portsmouth FC are in front.
- 89' The supporters are chanting for Rasmus Nicolaisen. He replaces Marcus Harness on 89 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 33
- 11
- 6
- 9
- 7
- 13
-
14
Josh Scowen ↓ Will Grigg 70'
-
23
Grant Leadbitter ↓ Danny Graham 82'
- 1
- 4
Bench
- 2
- 10
- 3
- 20
- 8
-
18
Danny Graham ↑ 82'
-
22
Will Grigg ↑ 70'
Coach
Phil Parkinson
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
- 3
- 1
- 19
- 9
- 20
- 7
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Ronan Curtis 55'
- 14
- 2
Bench
- 35
- 8
-
11
Ronan Curtis ↑ 55'
- 23
- 17
- 26
-
15
Rasmus Nicolaisen ↑ 89'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| John Marquis | 4 |
| Marcus Harness | 3 |
| Chris Maguire | 2 |
| Charlie Wyke | 2 |
| Jordan Jones | 1 |
| Ronan Curtis | 1 |
| Lee Brown | 1 |
| Tom Flanagan | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
2020-10-24
Sunderland AFC
1–3
Portsmouth FC
L
2020-10-20
Sunderland AFC
1–0
Crewe Alexandra FC
W
2020-10-17
Swindon Town FC
0–2
Sunderland AFC
W
2020-10-03
Charlton Athletic FC
0–0
Sunderland AFC
D
2020-09-26
Sunderland AFC
1–0
Peterborough United FC
W
2020-09-19
Oxford United FC
0–2
Sunderland AFC
W
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.11
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.43
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Sunderland AFC or Portsmouth FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.54
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Sunderland AFC or Draw
60%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
68%
Sunderland AFC or Portsmouth FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 1
10.3%
0 – 0
10%
1 – 2
8.6%
0 – 2
7.9%
1 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
4.8%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
Actual
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 17% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 22% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.