Wigan Athletic FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Wigan Athletic FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at The DW Stadium.
- Wigan Athletic FC 46 games · 56 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Thomas Harty
- Referee Tom Nield
- Referee
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Mar | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Mar | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Mar | Plymouth Argyle FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Apr | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Rochdale AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Mar | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | Ipswich Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Peterborough United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Sunderland AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at The DW Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Wigan Athletic FC and Portsmouth FC.
- 5' Portsmouth FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Wigan Athletic FC and Portsmouth FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 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 Funso-King Ojo suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' 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.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Wigan Athletic FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 34' That is a Yellow card for Wigan Athletic FC. Funso-King Ojo will be fuming at that decision.
- 39' Wigan Athletic FC have won 405 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Luke Robinson.
- 46' What composure from Andy Cannon! The England international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 46' Portsmouth FC ring the changes. Michael Jacobs has done his job and it is now time for Andy Cannon to step up.
- 51' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 61' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 62' The Portsmouth FC manager makes a substitution. Ben Close departs to be replaced by Harvey White.
- 67' Portsmouth FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 68' Time for substitution for Wigan Athletic FC. Thelo Aasgaard is replaced by Will Keane.
- 73' The travelling Portsmouth FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 78' Supporters expect more eagerness from Callum Johnson, as he is very good at scoring at The DW Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 79' Time for substitution for Wigan Athletic FC. Viv Solomon-Otabor is replaced by Danny Gardner.
- 82' The crowd applauds Sean Raggett as he leaves the pitch. Rasmus Nicolaisen steps in for Portsmouth FC.
- 83' Joe Dodoo gets the nod from Wigan Athletic FC. He replaces Callum Lang and will look to change the dynamic.
- 87' The supporters are chanting for James Bolton. He replaces Marcus Harness on 87 minute.
- 90' Wigan Athletic FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- Wigan Athletic FC will have plenty to reflect on. Portsmouth FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Wigan Athletic FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 17
- 4
- 16
- 8
- 1
-
9
Callum Lang ↓ Joe Dodoo 83'
- 12
- 5
-
30
Thelo Aasgaard ↓ Will Keane 68'
- 34
Bench
-
10
Will Keane ↑ 68'
-
20
Joe Dodoo ↑ 83'
- 32
- 25
-
15
Danny Gardner ↑ 79'
- 7
- 6
Coach
Leam Richardson
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 6
-
8
Ben Close ↓ Harvey White 62'
- 3
- 1
- 11
-
19
Marcus Harness ↓ James Bolton 87'
- 20
- 7
-
24
Michael Jacobs ↓ Andy Cannon 46'
- 2
Bench
- 21
- 16
-
14
Andy Cannon ↑ 46'
-
13
James Bolton ↑ 87'
- 22
-
15
Rasmus Nicolaisen ↑ 82'
-
23
Harvey White ↑ 62'
Coach
Danny Cowley
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Aiden O'Brien | 2 |
| George Hirst | 2 |
| Callum Lang | 2 |
| Will Keane | 1 |
| Martial Godo | 1 |
| Regan Poole | 1 |
| Paddy Lane | 1 |
| Lee Evans | 1 |
Head to Head
Wigan Athletic FC Form
2021-04-05
Wigan Athletic FC
0–1
Portsmouth FC
L
2021-03-31
Gillingham FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2021-03-27
Wigan Athletic FC
0–0
Ipswich Town FC
D
2021-03-20
Accrington Stanley FC
3–1
Wigan Athletic FC
L
2021-03-16
AFC Wimbledon
1–1
Wigan Athletic FC
D
2021-03-09
Plymouth Argyle FC
0–2
Wigan Athletic FC
W
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.94
Wigan Athletic FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 69% + Portsmouth FC or Draw 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.93
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Wigan Athletic FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
68%
Wigan Athletic FC or Portsmouth FC
66%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 2
6.8%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
3.2%
1 – 3
2.2%
0 – 3
2.2%
3 – 1
2%
Asian Handicap — Wigan Athletic FC
| Handicap | Wigan Athletic FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 20% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 21% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Wigan Athletic FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.