Match report

Portsmouth Defeats Harrow Borough 1-0 in FA Cup

Portsmouth
Portsmouth
1–0
FT
Harrow Borough
Harrow Borough
Nov 6, 2021

Portsmouth held on to defeat Harrow Borough 1-0 in the FA Cup, with a single goal from M. Harness in the 28th minute securing their progress in the competition. Harrow Borough struggled to find an equalizer and were hampered by two yellow cards. The victory ensures Portsmouth advances to the next round of the FA Cup.

Key Facts

  • • Portsmouth defeated Harrow Borough 1-0 in the FA Cup
  • • M. Harness scored the only goal in the 28th minute
  • • M. Romeo provided the assist for Harness
  • • S. Adenola and I. Uche of Harrow Borough received yellow cards
  • • Portsmouth made multiple substitutions, including bringing on S. Williams and R. Hackett-Fairchild

Lineups

Portsmouth

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Bazunu (G)
  • 3 L. Brown (D)
  • 20 S. Raggett (D)
  • 16 C. Ogilvie (D)
  • 15 M. Romeo (D)
  • 6 S. Williams (M)
  • 10 M. Harness (M)
  • 21 J. Morrell (M)
  • 27 M. Azeez (F)
  • 9 J. Marquis (F)
  • 11 R. Curtis (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 G. Yahyai
  • 23 L. Thompson
  • 18 R. Hackett-Fairchild
  • 24 M. Jacobs
  • 41 H. Hughes
  • 13 K. Freeman
  • 35 A. Bass
  • 38 H. Jewitt-White
  • 19 G. Hirst

Harrow Borough

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Strizovic (G)
  • 5 S. Preddie
  • 3 J. Taylor
  • 8 I. Uche
  • 4 J. Mansfield
  • 2 S. Adenola
  • 10 M. Bryan
  • 6 L. Donnellan
  • 7 G. Moore
  • 11 F. Keita
  • 9 J. Ewington

Substitutes

  • 14 L. Cole
  • 12 K. Otudeko
  • 17 D. Wynter
  • 16 D. Ozobia
  • 20 A. Cain
  • 18 A. Biler
  • 13 L. Pearce
  • 19 B. Tricker
  • 15 A. Owoeye

Timeline

  1. Portsmouth
    28' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Harness · Assist: M. Romeo
  2. Harrow Borough
    45'+1 Harrow Borough Card · Yellow Card
    S. Adenola
  3. Portsmouth
    60' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Azeez · On: G. Yahyai
  4. Harrow Borough
    71' Harrow Borough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Preddie · On: L. Cole
  5. Portsmouth
    73' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Williams · On: L. Thompson
  6. Harrow Borough
    74' Harrow Borough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Bryan · On: K. Otudeko
  7. Harrow Borough
    79' Harrow Borough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Keita · On: D. Wynter
  8. Portsmouth
    83' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Harness · On: R. Hackett-Fairchild
  9. Portsmouth
    83' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Marquis · On: M. Jacobs
  10. Harrow Borough
    90'+5 Harrow Borough Card · Yellow Card
    I. Uche

Match Stats

Stat Portsmouth Harrow Borough
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 79% 50%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 7
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 483 224
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 6 2
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 69% 31%
Accurate Passes 382 112
Shots Inside Box 14 1
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The 28th-minute goal by M. Harness was crucial, providing Portsmouth with the lead they needed to secure the win.
  • ▸ The yellow card received by S. Adenola in the first half limited Harrow Borough's offensive capabilities and contributed to their inability to score an equalizer.
  • ▸ Portsmouth's subsequent substitutions, including the introduction of R. Hackett-Fairchild and J. Marquis, helped them manage the game and maintain their lead.