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Portsmouth vs Northampton: result 2-1 and analysis

EFL Trophy2nd RoundKick-off on December 3, 2019 at 07:45 PM (UTC)Fratton Park, Portsmouth

Portsmouth
2-1
Northampton

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What was the result of Portsmouth vs Northampton?

Portsmouth won 2-1 on December 3, 2019.

Goalscorers

  • 12′Michael Grant HarrimanNorthampton
  • 39′L. MaloneyPortsmouth
  • 62′M. HarnessPortsmouth

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Portsmouth have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats; Northampton have 10, 3 and 2.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Portsmouth
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 30, 2019Altrincham(home)2-1FA Cup
Nov 26, 2019Rotherham(home)3-2League One
Nov 23, 2019Rochdale(away)3-0League One
Nov 11, 2019Harrogate Town(away)2-1FA Cup
Nov 5, 2019Southend(home)4-1League One
Northampton
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Dec 1, 2019Notts County(home)3-1FA Cup
Nov 23, 2019Grimsby(home)2-0League Two
Nov 16, 2019Crewe(home)4-1League Two
Nov 10, 2019Chippenham Town(away)3-0FA Cup
Nov 2, 2019Oldham(away)2-2League Two

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Portsmouth win(s), 0 draw(s), 3 Northampton win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Dec 30, 2017Portsmouth 3-1 NorthamptonLeague One
Dec 2, 2017Portsmouth 2-0 NorthamptonEFL Trophy
Sep 12, 2017Northampton 3-1 PortsmouthLeague One
May 7, 2016Portsmouth 1-2 NorthamptonLeague Two
Dec 19, 2015Northampton 1-2 PortsmouthLeague Two
Mar 3, 2015Northampton 1-0 PortsmouthLeague Two

Last archived meeting: Portsmouth vs Northampton on Dec 30, 2017

How many goals should we expect?

Portsmouth score 1.5 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Northampton score 1.9 and concede 0.8.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Portsmouth1.51.148/159/15
Northampton1.90.885/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2025-26 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Northampton3300619

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

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