Match report

Portsmouth Defeats AFC Wimbledon 3-1 in League One Clash

AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
1–3
FT
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
May 1, 2021

In a closely contested League One match, Portsmouth emerged victorious over AFC Wimbledon with a 3-1 scoreline. AFC Wimbledon took an early lead through J. Pigott's goal but couldn't maintain their advantage as Portsmouth rallied with goals from R. Curtis and Lee Brown to secure the win. The Dons had a strong start but couldn't overcome Portsmouth's second-half surge.

Key Facts

  • • AFC Wimbledon led early through J. Pigott's goal in the 23rd minute, assisted by B. Heneghan.
  • • R. Curtis equalized for Portsmouth in the 24th minute, and later assisted Lee Brown's goal in the 45th minute.
  • • AFC Wimbledon had two yellow cards in the first half from J. Pigott and George Dobson.
  • • Portsmouth's R. Curtis also received a yellow card for argument in the 37th minute.
  • • Both teams made multiple substitutions, with AFC Wimbledon making three changes and Portsmouth making three as well.

Lineups

AFC Wimbledon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 N. Tzanev (G)
  • 5 W. Nightingale (D)
  • 7 C. Alexander (D)
  • 22 B. Heneghan (D)
  • 18 N. Guinness-Walker (D)
  • 4 A. Woodyard (M)
  • 24 G. Dobson (M)
  • 29 R. Longman (M)
  • 12 J. Rudoni (M)
  • 9 O. Palmer (M)
  • 39 J. Pigott (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 A. Assal
  • 16 J. Oksanen
  • 19 S. McLoughlin
  • 10 S. Harrison
  • 30 P. Kalambayi
  • 21 M. Cox
  • 2 L. O'Neill

Portsmouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. MacGillivray (G)
  • 5 P. Downing (D)
  • 3 L. Brown (D)
  • 20 S. Raggett (D)
  • 2 C. Johnson (D)
  • 4 T. Naylor (M)
  • 7 R. Williams (M)
  • 19 M. Harness (M)
  • 8 B. Close (M)
  • 11 R. Curtis (M)
  • 9 J. Marquis (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 H. White
  • 16 G. Byers
  • 14 A. Cannon
  • 21 C. Daniels
  • 22 L. Ward
  • 15 R. Nicolaisen
  • 13 J. Bolton

Timeline

  1. AFC Wimbledon
    15' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    J. Pigott

    Foul

  2. AFC Wimbledon
    19' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    George Dobson

    Foul

  3. AFC Wimbledon
    23' AFC Wimbledon Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Pigott · Assist: B. Heneghan
  4. Portsmouth
    24' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Curtis
  5. Portsmouth
    37' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    R. Curtis

    Argument

  6. Portsmouth
    45'+4 Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    Lee Brown · Assist: R. Curtis
  7. AFC Wimbledon
    57' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Palmer · On: A. Assal
  8. AFC Wimbledon
    62' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: George Dobson · On: Jaakko Oksanen
  9. AFC Wimbledon
    71' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Rudoni · On: S. McLoughlin
  10. Portsmouth
    84' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Curtis · On: H. White
  11. Portsmouth
    88' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Harness · On: George Byers
  12. Portsmouth
    90'+2 Portsmouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Close · On: A. Cannon

Match Stats

Stat AFC Wimbledon Portsmouth
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 69% 81%
Offsides 2 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 17
Corners 2 3
Total Passes 347 586
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 9 5
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 37% 63%
Accurate Passes 240 472
Shots Inside Box 11 13
Saves 2 8
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game turned in Portsmouth's favor when they scored two quick goals, equalizing through R. Curtis and taking the lead with Lee Brown's strike.
  • ▸ AFC Wimbledon's early lead and subsequent yellow cards seemed to impact their momentum, allowing Portsmouth to regain control and secure the victory.