Match report
Portsmouth Defeat Coventry 2-1 in League One Clash
Portsmouth
2–1
FT
Coventry
Apr 22, 2019
Portsmouth made it three points with a 2-1 victory over Coventry in a competitive League One match. Despite falling behind early to J. Hiwula-Mayifuila's goal, Portsmouth rallied and found the back of the net twice, thanks to Tom Naylor and B. Pitman, securing a vital win for their league standings.
Key Facts
- • Coventry scored first through J. Hiwula-Mayifuila in the 9th minute
- • Tom Naylor equalized for Portsmouth in the 66th minute
- • B. Pitman's goal secured Portsmouth's win in the 83rd minute
- • L. Burge received a yellow card for Coventry in the 57th minute
- • Portsmouth made multiple substitutions, including Gareth Evans and O. Hawkins in the 46th minute
Lineups
Portsmouth
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 15 C. MacGillivray (G)
- 20 N. Thompson (D)
- 3 L. Brown (D)
- 6 C. Burgess (D)
- 7 T. Naylor (D)
- 10 J. Lowe (M)
- 5 M. Clarke (D)
- 33 B. Close (M)
- 8 B. Pitman (F)
- 26 G. Evans (D)
- 9 O. Hawkins (F)
Substitutes
- 11 R. Curtis
- 32 J. Vaughan
- 2 A. Walkes
- 19 V. Solomon-Otabor
- 24 B. Morris
- 35 A. Bass
- 38 B. Haunstrup
Coventry
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 L. Burge (G)
- 15 D. Hyam (D)
- 5 T. Davies (D)
- 17 D. Sterling (D)
- 3 B. Mason (D)
- 6 L. Kelly (M)
- 23 L. Thomas (F)
- 26 J. Shipley (M)
- 11 J. Hiwula-Mayifuila (F)
- 21 A. Bakayoko (F)
- 24 B. Enobakhare (F)
Substitutes
- 10 C. Chaplin
- 4 J. Willis
- 44 C. Wakefield
- 19 J. Ponticelli
- 25 Z. Westbrooke
- 33 C. Addai
- 41 S. McCallum
Timeline
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9' Coventry Goal · Normal GoalJ. Hiwula-Mayifuila · Assist: B. Enobakhare
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46' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1Off: Gareth Evans · On: R. Curtis
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46' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Hawkins · On: J. Vaughan
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57' Coventry Card · Yellow CardL. Burge
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66' Portsmouth Goal · Normal GoalTom Naylor · Assist: Lee Brown
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74' Coventry subst · Substitution 1Off: Luke Thomas · On: C. Chaplin
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75' Coventry subst · Substitution 2Off: Tom Davies · On: J. Willis
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83' Portsmouth Goal · Normal GoalB. Pitman
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85' Coventry subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Shipley · On: C. Wakefield
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90'+2 Portsmouth subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Pitman · On: Anton Walkes
Match Stats
| Stat | Portsmouth | Coventry |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 7 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 8 |
| Corners | 7 | 7 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 6 |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 1 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Portsmouth's equalizing goal by Tom Naylor in the 66th minute shifted the momentum back in their favor
- ▸ B. Pitman's goal in the 83rd minute sealed the win for Portsmouth and put the match out of Coventry's reach