Walsall FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Walsall FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at The Banks's Stadium.
- Walsall FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Wilding
- Referee Trevor Kettle
- Referee Joe Simpson
- Referee Tim Wood
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Portsmouth FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Mar | Fleetwood Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | Burton Albion FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Feb | Bradford City AFC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Feb | Coventry City FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Feb | AFC Wimbledon | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar | Walsall FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Mar | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Bradford City AFC | H | 5–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Barnsley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Feb | Bristol Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Feb | Southend United FC | A | 3–3 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Walsall FC have kicked off against Portsmouth FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The 31-year-old Josh Gordon has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 13' Brilliant from the ! Brett Pitman makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 13.
- 16' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matthew Clarke on 16.
- 21' Nicky Devlin has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' The deadlock is broken! Omar Bogle gets on the scoresheet on 25 minutes.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Walsall FC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Morgan Ferrier made 65 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 37' Controversy at the stadium! Liam Kinsella argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 42' Liam Kinsella is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Walsall FC tonight.
- 47' Walsall FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 52' Walsall FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Portsmouth FC's shape.
- 57' Walsall FC is showing some good football. However, Walsall FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 62' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 67' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Walsall FC and Portsmouth FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 68' Brilliant from the ! Viv Solomon-Otabor makes it 0-3 with a superb finish on 68.
- 70' Corey Taylor is ready to make an impact after coming on for Joe Edwards at the 70 minute mark.
- 72' Josh Gordon was booked on 72.
- 74' Portsmouth FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. James Vaughan is hanging Omar Bogle on the field on 74 minute.
- 75' A stunning finish from Jon Guthrie — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 76' Morgan Ferrier was booked on 76.
- 81' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 86' The whistle greets Brett Pitman as he departs to be replaced by Anton Walkes.
- 87' The whistle greets Zeli Ismail as he departs to be replaced by Aramide Oteh.
- 90' GOAL! Jon Guthrie fires home to make it 2-3!
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Portsmouth FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Walsall FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 35
- 1
- 2
- 5
- 6
- 4
- 15
- 3
-
10
Zeli Ismail ↓ Aramide Oteh 87'
- 16
- 29
Bench
-
36
Aramide Oteh ↑ 87'
-
38
Corey Blackett-Taylor ↑ 70'
- 27
- 30
- 13
- 28
- 34
Coach
Dean Keates
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 6
- 20
- 5
- 10
- 33
-
8
Brett Pitman C ↓ Anton Walkes 86'
- 3
- 15
- 19
-
22
Omar Bogle ↓ James Vaughan 74'
Bench
- 35
- 38
- 17
-
2
Anton Walkes ↑ 86'
- 26
- 9
-
32
James Vaughan ↑ 74'
Coach
Kenny Jackett
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jon Guthrie | 2 |
| Oliver Hawkins | 1 |
| Ronan Curtis | 1 |
| Brett Pitman | 1 |
| Viv Solomon-Otabor | 1 |
| Omar Bogle | 1 |
Walsall FC Form
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.5
Walsall FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.65
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Walsall FC or Portsmouth FC 73% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.15
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Walsall FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
66%
Walsall FC or Portsmouth FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.7%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 1
6.3%
0 – 0
5.9%
0 – 2
5.8%
1 – 0
5.7%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.6%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
Actual
Asian Handicap — Walsall FC
| Handicap | Walsall FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 17% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 19% | 21% |
| +1.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +2 | 79% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.