Match report

Portsmouth Defeats Wigan 2-1 in League One Clash

Portsmouth
Portsmouth
2–1
FT
Wigan
Wigan
Apr 2, 2018

Portsmouth staved off Wigan to secure a crucial 2-1 win in their League One battle. Goals from B. Pitman and J. Lowe proved decisive as Portsmouth held on despite Wigan's late effort, with W. Grigg scoring a consolation goal for the visitors. The match was characterized by a flurry of yellow cards and substitutions, with both teams showing their fighting spirit.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Portsmouth 2 - Wigan 1
  • • Portsmouth's B. Pitman scored a penalty at the 40th minute
  • • J. Lowe scored Portsmouth's second goal at the 55th minute, assisted by N. Thompson
  • • Wigan's W. Grigg scored a consolation goal at the 89th minute, assisted by G. Roberts
  • • Multiple yellow cards were issued: C. Elder (Wigan), N. Thompson (Portsmouth), S. Morsy (Wigan), Anton Walkes (Portsmouth), K. Naismith (Portsmouth), and C. Walton (Wigan)

Lineups

Portsmouth

Starting XI

  • 1 L. McGee (G)
  • 20 N. Thompson (D)
  • 16 J. Whatmough (D)
  • 38 B. Haunstrup (D)
  • 2 A. Walkes (D)
  • 22 K. Naismith (D)
  • 18 J. Lowe (M)
  • 5 M. Clarke (D)
  • 33 B. Close (M)
  • 8 B. Pitman (F)
  • 26 G. Evans (D)

Substitutes

  • 6 C. Burgess
  • 7 S. O'Keefe
  • 9 O. Hawkins
  • 11 M. Kennedy
  • 14 C. Ronan
  • 19 C. Chaplin
  • 35 A. Bass

Wigan

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Walton (G)
  • 33 D. Burn (D)
  • 22 C. Dunkley (D)
  • 3 C. Elder (D)
  • 17 M. Jacobs (M)
  • 5 Sam Morsy (M)
  • 25 N. Powell (M)
  • 6 M. Power (M)
  • 2 N. Byrne (M)
  • 8 J. Vaughan (F)
  • 11 G. Massey (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 W. Grigg
  • 27 R. Colclough
  • 18 G. Roberts
  • 4 D. Perkins
  • 7 J. Walker
  • 14 A. Bruce
  • 23 J. Jones

Timeline

  1. Wigan
    19' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    C. Elder
  2. Portsmouth
    25' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    N. Thompson
  3. Portsmouth
    40' Portsmouth Goal · Penalty
    B. Pitman
  4. Portsmouth
    55' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Lowe · Assist: N. Thompson
  5. Wigan
    56' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    S. Morsy
  6. Wigan
    66' Wigan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Massey · On: W. Grigg
  7. Wigan
    67' Wigan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Vaughan · On: R. Colclough
  8. Portsmouth
    71' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    Anton Walkes
  9. Portsmouth
    81' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    K. Naismith
  10. Wigan
    81' Wigan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Jacobs · On: G. Roberts
  11. Wigan
    89' Wigan Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Grigg · Assist: G. Roberts
  12. Wigan
    90' Wigan Card · Yellow Card
    C. Walton

Match Stats

Stat Portsmouth Wigan
Fouls 18 10
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 6 8
Corners 2 7
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 4 4
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ B. Pitman's penalty at the 40th minute gave Portsmouth the lead, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ J. Lowe's goal at the 55th minute extended Portsmouth's lead, putting pressure on Wigan to respond
  • ▸ W. Grigg's late goal at the 89th minute offered Wigan a glimmer of hope, but it was too little too late