Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Portsmouth FC, League One 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Wycombe Wanderers FC vs Portsmouth FC — League One at Adams Park.
- Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 games · 10 pts (2026/27)
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tom Nield
- Assistant 1 Graham Kane
- Assistant 2 Gregory Read (England)
4 games this season
🟨 1.5/game
⚽ 2.0 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Mar | Reading FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Mar | Barnsley FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 27 Feb | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | Blackpool FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Mar | Oxford United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
45%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
45%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
13%
Clean Sheets
Wycombe Wanderers FC this season
Wycombe Wanderers FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Wycombe Wanderers FC
0-15
4/1
16-30
–/3
31-45
3/1
46-60
1/6
61-75
3/1
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Wycombe Wanderers FC
| Cauley Woodrow | 2 G | 1 A |
| Fred Onyedinma | 2 G | |
| Jayden Wareham | 2 G | |
| Connor Taylor | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Adams Park!
- 3' Colby Bishop makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Portsmouth FC are in front.
- 7' Matt Butcher doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 12' Kieran Sadlier has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 8 cards already picked up this season.
- 17' Josh Scowen needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 47 Yellow cards this season.
- 22' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Portsmouth FC that had 375 games and scored 530 goals.
- 27' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 28' Assisted by Abu Kamara with the perfectly-timed delivery and Colby Bishop makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 30' Ryan Tafazolli has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 30.
- 35' The 23-year-old Nigel Lonwijk has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 40' A quiet spell here at Adams Park. Portsmouth FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 45' Wycombe Wanderers FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 50' It is a cagey affair so far. Wycombe Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Portsmouth FC's compact .
- 55' 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.
- 57' Portsmouth FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 60' That looks like a foul for a card for Owen Moxon.
- 63' Fresh legs for Portsmouth FC! Lee Evans comes on to replace Owen Moxon.
- 64' A tactical swap from Wycombe Wanderers FC — Chem Campbell on, Richard Kone off on 64 minutes.
- 67' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Christian Saydee makes no mistake. 1-3!
- 72' Wycombe Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Portsmouth FC backline.
- 75' The whistle greets Luke Leahy as he departs to be replaced by Chris Forino-Joseph.
- 80' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 81' Jack Grimmer makes way for Jason McCarthy at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Wycombe Wanderers FC.
- 86' Supporters expect more eagerness from Abu Kamara, as he is very good at scoring at Adams Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 87' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Colby Bishop.
- 88' Freddie Potts catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 88.
- 90' Gavin Whyte has so much to prove this time. He replaces Abu Kamara on 90 minute.
- Wycombe Wanderers FC will have plenty to reflect on. Portsmouth FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Wycombe Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
4
Josh Scowen ↓ Dale Taylor 64'
- 10
- 6
-
2
Jack Grimmer ↓ Jason McCarthy 81'
-
23
Kieran Sadlier ↓ Sam Vokes 75'
- 8
- 22
- 25
- 19
- 30
-
24
Richard Kone ↓ Chem Campbell 64'
Bench
- 1
-
9
Sam Vokes ↑ 75'
-
26
Jason McCarthy ↑ 81'
-
11
Chem Campbell ↑ 64'
-
5
Chris Forino-Joseph ↑ 75'
-
20
Dale Taylor ↑ 64'
- 28
Coach
Matt Bloomfield
Portsmouth FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 18
- 6
- 20
- 9
-
15
Christian Saydee ↓ Joe Rafferty 81'
- 32
-
2
Zak Swanson ↓ Yengi Kusini 81'
-
23
Owen Moxon ↓ Lee Evans 63'
-
25
Abu Kamara ↓ Gavin Whyte 90'
Bench
-
45
Lee Evans ↑ 63'
-
11
Gavin Whyte ↑ 90'
- 13
-
17
Joe Rafferty ↑ 81'
- 21
-
19
Yengi Kusini ↑ 81'
- 44
Coach
John Mousinho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Colby Bishop | 3 |
| Brett Pitman | 3 |
| Garath McCleary | 3 |
| Marlon Pack | 1 |
| Joe Jacobson | 1 |
| Paddy Lane | 1 |
| Jamal Lowe | 1 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
Head to Head
Wycombe Wanderers FC Form
2024-03-29
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–3
Portsmouth FC
L
2024-03-16
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–0
Northampton Town FC
W
2024-03-12
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2024-03-09
Reading FC
1–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2024-03-02
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–4
Barnsley FC
L
2024-02-27
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–0
Cheltenham Town FC
W
Portsmouth FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18
Wycombe Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
Portsmouth FC xG
I would bet for:
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Portsmouth FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Portsmouth FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Portsmouth FC
67%
Wycombe Wanderers FC or Portsmouth FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Portsmouth FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
11%
0 – 1
9.8%
1 – 0
9.3%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.4%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Wycombe Wanderers FC
| Handicap | Wycombe Wanderers FC covers | Push | Portsmouth FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Wycombe Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Portsmouth FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

