Match report
Portsmouth Secure 2-2 Draw Against Fleetwood Town in League One
Portsmouth
2–2
FT
Fleetwood Town
Mar 10, 2020
Portsmouth held off Fleetwood Town to secure a 2-2 draw in their League One clash. B. McKay's early goal for Fleetwood was matched by Sean Raggett's response for Portsmouth. An own goal by H. Souttar and a Fleetwood goal from Ched Evans' assist sealed the match. Despite the late yellow cards and substitutions, the game ended in a fair split of points.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Portsmouth 2 – 2 Fleetwood Town
- • B. McKay (19') opened the scoring for Fleetwood Town
- • Sean Raggett (36') equalized for Portsmouth
- • H. Souttar (48') scored an own goal
- • Ched Evans (55') assisted the winning goal for Fleetwood
- • Multiple yellow cards issued, including to Glenn Whelan and Cameron McGeehan
- • Several substitutions were made by both teams, impacting the game's momentum
Lineups
Portsmouth
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 35 A. Bass (G)
- 20 S. Raggett (D)
- 13 J. Bolton (D)
- 42 S. Seddon (D)
- 4 T. Naylor (M)
- 24 C. McGeehan (M)
- 7 Ryan Williams (M)
- 14 A. Cannon (M)
- 15 Ross McCrorie (D)
- 11 R. Curtis (M)
- 22 E. Harrison (F)
Substitutes
- 10 J. Marquis
- 19 M. Harness
- 1 C. MacGillivray
- 26 G. Evans
- 3 L. Brown
- 5 P. Downing
- 9 O. Hawkins
Fleetwood Town
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. Cairns (G)
- 3 D. Andrew (D)
- 4 C. Connolly (D)
- 2 L. Coyle (D)
- 6 H. Souttar (D)
- 19 L. Gibson (D)
- 12 G. Whelan (M)
- 11 J. Morris (M)
- 28 J. Sowerby (M)
- 9 C. Evans (F)
- 21 B. McKay (M)
Substitutes
- 7 W. Burns
- 15 P. Coutts
- 17 P. Madden
- 31 B. Crellin
- 27 H. Biggins
- 32 H. Saunders
- 24 I. Thorvaldsson
Timeline
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10' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardGlenn Whelan -
19' Fleetwood Town Goal · Normal GoalB. McKay -
36' Portsmouth Goal · Normal GoalSean Raggett · Assist: R. McCrorie -
43' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardL. Gibson -
48' Portsmouth Goal · Own GoalH. Souttar -
54' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Andrew · On: W. Burns -
55' Fleetwood Town Goal · Normal GoalH. Souttar · Assist: Ched Evans -
65' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1Off: Cameron McGeehan · On: J. Marquis -
65' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2Off: Ryan Williams · On: M. Harness -
68' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardC. Connolly -
69' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Sowerby · On: P. Coutts -
75' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 3Off: Josh Morris · On: P. Madden -
77' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow CardB. McKay -
90' Portsmouth Card · Yellow CardE. Harrison
Match Stats
| Stat | Portsmouth | Fleetwood Town |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 62% | 56% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 9 | 9 |
| Corners | 5 | 10 |
| Total Passes | 363 | 335 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 6 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 2 |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Accurate Passes | 225 | 187 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 7 |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ B. McKay's early goal set the tone for Fleetwood Town, giving them an early lead
- ▸ Sean Raggett's equalizer for Portsmouth at 36' turned the momentum and reinvigorated the home crowd
- ▸ The own goal from H. Souttar at 48' put Fleetwood Town ahead again, altering the game's direction once more