Match report

Southend 3–3 Portsmouth: League One Thriller Ends in Stalemate

Southend
Southend
3–3
FT
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Feb 16, 2019

Southend and Portsmouth engaged in a thrilling League One clash, ending in a dramatic 3-3 draw. Portsmouth took an early lead through goals from B. Morris (8'), B. Close (20'), and O. Hawkins (31'). However, Southend fought back valiantly, with Simon Cox netting a brace, including a penalty (78'), and another goal (87'). The match was filled with momentum shifts and key substitutions that impacted the outcome.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Southend 3–3 Portsmouth
  • • Early Portsmouth Goals: B. Morris (8'), B. Close (20'), O. Hawkins (31')
  • • Southend Goals: Simon Cox (36', 78' pen, 87')
  • • Southend Substitutions: S. Humphrys for M. Klass (25'), S. Mantom for I. Hutchinson (73'), M. Kightly for N. Wabo (82')
  • • Portsmouth Substitutions: V. Solomon-Otabor for R. Curtis (71'), O. Bogle for Gareth Evans (75'), J. Lowe for J. Vaughan (89')

Lineups

Southend

Starting XI

  • 13 N. Bishop (G)
  • 6 M. Turner (D)
  • 8 T. Dieng (M)
  • 23 T. Moore (D)
  • 42 S. Hart (D)
  • 2 E. Bwomono (D)
  • 7 M. Kightly (M)
  • 11 S. McLaughlin (M)
  • 18 S. Mantom (M)
  • 10 S. Cox (F)
  • 39 S. Humphrys (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 M. Klass
  • 36 I. Hutchinson
  • 29 N. Wabo
  • 15 R. Kiernan
  • 22 T. Smith
  • 26 H. Lennon
  • 34 C. Kelman

Portsmouth

Starting XI

  • 15 C. MacGillivray (G)
  • 3 L. Brown (D)
  • 24 B. Morris (M)
  • 6 C. Burgess (D)
  • 2 A. Walkes (D)
  • 10 J. Lowe (M)
  • 5 M. Clarke (D)
  • 19 V. Solomon-Otabor (M)
  • 33 B. Close (M)
  • 22 O. Bogle (F)
  • 9 O. Hawkins (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 R. Curtis
  • 26 G. Evans
  • 32 J. Vaughan
  • 30 A. May
  • 31 M. Casey
  • 38 B. Haunstrup

Timeline

  1. Portsmouth
    8' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Morris
  2. Portsmouth
    20' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Close
  3. Southend
    25' Southend subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Humphrys · On: M. Klass
  4. Portsmouth
    31' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Hawkins
  5. Southend
    36' Southend Goal · Normal Goal
    Simon Cox · Assist: Sam Hart
  6. Portsmouth
    71' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Solomon-Otabor · On: R. Curtis
  7. Southend
    73' Southend subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Mantom · On: I. Hutchinson
  8. Portsmouth
    75' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Bogle · On: Gareth Evans
  9. Southend
    78' Southend Goal · Penalty
    Simon Cox
  10. Southend
    82' Southend subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Kightly · On: N. Wabo
  11. Southend
    83' Southend Card · Yellow Card
    M. Klass
  12. Southend
    87' Southend Goal · Normal Goal
    Simon Cox · Assist: Timothée Dieng
  13. Portsmouth
    89' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Lowe · On: J. Vaughan
  14. Portsmouth
    90' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    Anton Walkes

Match Stats

Stat Southend Portsmouth
Fouls 11 7
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 11 8
Corners 4 7
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target 7 6
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Portsmouth dominated the first half, scoring three quick goals in the first 31 minutes to take a commanding lead.
  • ▸ Southend's turning point came at the penalty spot, where Simon Cox converted a penalty in the 78th minute to make it 3-2, reigniting their hopes.
  • ▸ The match ended in a dramatic draw when Simon Cox netted his third goal in the 87th minute, securing a point for Southend in a captivating finish.