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 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 14 | 29 |
| 2 | Stockport County FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Oxford United FC | 13 | 26 |
| 4 | Luton Town FC | 14 | 24 |
| 5 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 14 | 23 |
| 6 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 15 | 23 |
| 7 | Reading FC | 15 | 22 |
| 8 | Bradford City AFC | 13 | 22 |
| 9 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 14 | 21 |
| 10 | Cambridge United FC | 14 | 21 |
| 11 | Leicester City FC | 13 | 19 |
| 12 | Mansfield Town FC | 13 | 19 |
| 13 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 13 | 18 |
| 14 | Leyton Orient FC | 13 | 17 |
| 15 | Burton Albion FC | 15 | 17 |
| 16 | Stevenage FC | 12 | 16 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 14 | 16 |
| 18 | Notts County FC | 12 | 14 |
| 19 | Wigan Athletic FC | 15 | 14 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 13 | 12 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 13 | 12 |
| 22 | Peterborough United FC | 13 | 10 |
| 23 | Barnsley FC | 13 | 9 |
| 24 | Bromley FC | 13 | 9 |
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' We are underway at Stadium of Light. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 7' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marcus Harness makes it 0-1.
- 10' Charlie Wyke has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 10 minutes.
- 15' Sunderland AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 19' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ryan Williams on 19.
- 24' It is a cagey affair so far. Sunderland AFC in their trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact .
- 25' John Marquis makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Portsmouth FC are in front.
- 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sean Raggett made 358 appearances and scored 21 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 40' Jack Whatmough is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Sunderland AFC so far.
- 45' It’s high time Phil Parkinson made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 50' 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.
- 55' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Michael Jacobs has done his job and it is now time for Ronan Curtis to step up.
- 60' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Sunderland AFC and Portsmouth FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 65' Sunderland AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 70' Controversy at the stadium! Luke O'Nien argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 70' Fresh legs for Sunderland AFC! Will Grigg comes on to replace Josh Scowen.
- 75' Supporters expect more eagerness from Rasmus Nicolaisen, as he is very good at scoring at Stadium of Light with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 80' Callum Johnson is having his name booked by the referee on 80.
- 82' A tactical swap from Sunderland AFC — Danny Graham on, Grant Leadbitter off on 82 minutes.
- 84' Poor challenge from Luke O'Nien. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Red card.
- 85' John Marquis does the damage! The net is bulging and Portsmouth FC surge ahead!
- 89' A change in the Portsmouth FC ranks — Marcus Harness exits the field as Rasmus Nicolaisen enters on 89.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Portsmouth FC to claim maximum points.
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 |
| Wilson Isidor | 1 |
| Jordan Willis | 1 |
| Christian Burgess | 1 |
| James Bolton | 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.