Match report

Accrington ST Defeats Portsmouth 1-0 in League One Clash

Portsmouth
Portsmouth
0–1
FT
Accrington ST
Accrington ST
May 9, 2021

Accrington ST secured a significant 1-0 victory over Portsmouth in a tightly contested League One match, thanks to a goal by Adam Phillips. Despite facing challenges and accumulating yellow cards, Accrington ST managed to hold on to their lead throughout the game. Portsmouth, despite making multiple substitutions, couldn't find the equalizer, resulting in a disappointing home defeat.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Portsmouth 0-1 Accrington ST
  • • Goal: Adam Phillips (23')
  • • Assist: Harvey Rodgers (23')
  • • Portsmouth received three yellow cards: M. Harness (18'), P. Downing (28'), George Byers (64')
  • • Accrington ST received one yellow card: Harvey Rodgers (62')

Lineups

Portsmouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. MacGillivray (G)
  • 5 P. Downing (D)
  • 3 L. Brown (D)
  • 6 J. Whatmough (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

  • 26 J. Hiwula-Mayifuila
  • 16 G. Byers
  • 23 H. White
  • 21 C. Daniels
  • 14 A. Cannon
  • 22 L. Ward
  • 20 S. Raggett

Accrington ST

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 40 T. Savin (G)
  • 2 M. Nottingham (D)
  • 4 C. Burgess (D)
  • 16 B. Barclay (D)
  • 18 H. Rodgers (D)
  • 11 S. McConville (M)
  • 37 D. Morgan (M)
  • 36 A. Phillips (M)
  • 8 J. Russell (M)
  • 32 D. Charles (F)
  • 19 C. Bishop (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 T. Scully
  • 24 S. Sama
  • 21 H. Perritt
  • 22 D. Martin
  • 13 J. Buckley
  • 7 P. Smyth
  • 26 L. Mansell

Timeline

  1. Portsmouth
    18' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    M. Harness

    Foul

  2. Accrington ST
    23' Accrington ST Goal · Normal Goal
    Adam Phillips · Assist: Harvey Rodgers
  3. Portsmouth
    28' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    P. Downing

    Foul

  4. Portsmouth
    59' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Downing · On: J. Hiwula-Mayifuila
  5. Portsmouth
    59' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Close · On: George Byers
  6. Portsmouth
    59' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Callum Johnson · On: H. White
  7. Accrington ST
    62' Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    Harvey Rodgers

    Foul

  8. Portsmouth
    64' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    George Byers

    Foul

  9. Accrington ST
    65' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Russell · On: T. Scully
  10. Portsmouth
    66' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    H. White

    Foul

  11. Portsmouth
    79' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ryan Williams · On: C. Daniels

Match Stats

Stat Portsmouth Accrington ST
Fouls 11 18
Pass Accuracy 74% 48%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 5
Corners 10 5
Total Passes 447 234
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 330 112
Shots Inside Box 7 3
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 6 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by Adam Phillips in the 23rd minute was a turning point, giving Accrington ST a crucial advantage they maintained for the rest of the match.
  • ▸ Portsmouth had to make multiple substitutions, including the removal of two players who received yellow cards (P. Downing and George Byers), indicating the pressure on the home team to level the score.