Match report

Derby 1-1 Portsmouth: A Draw in League One

Derby
Derby
1–1
FT
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Apr 29, 2023

Derby and Portsmouth played out an entertaining but tightly contested 1-1 draw in the latest round of League One fixtures. Despite early pressure from both sides, it was Portsmouth who broke the deadlock through C. Bishop's well-taken goal after a fine assist by J. Morrell. Derby responded vigorously, however, equalizing via J. Collins' strike in the second half with assistance from Curtis Davies. Both teams showcased determination and skill but ultimately left their fans wanting more.

Key Facts

  • • C. Bishop scored for Portsmouth at 24 minutes.
  • • J. Morrell provided the assist for Bishop's goal.
  • • Ryley Towler (Portsmouth) received a yellow card in the 6th minute.
  • • Derby equalized through J. Collins' goal at 71 minutes with an assist from Curtis Davies.

Lineups

Derby

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Wildsmith (G)
  • 3 C. Forsyth (D)
  • 33 C. Davies (D)
  • 6 E. Cashin (D)
  • 38 J. Knight (M)
  • 8 M. Bird (M)
  • 4 C. Hourihane (M)
  • 15 H. Roberts (M)
  • 17 L. Sibley (F)
  • 11 N. Mendez-Laing (F)
  • 10 D. McGoldrick (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 J. Collins
  • 18 L. Dobbin
  • 7 T. Barkhuizen
  • 12 K. Smith
  • 23 H. White
  • 34 J. Rooney
  • 32 L. McGee

Portsmouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Macey (G)
  • 17 J. Rafferty (D)
  • 28 D. Bernard (D)
  • 34 R. Towler (D)
  • 6 C. Ogilvie (D)
  • 7 M. Pack (M)
  • 16 J. Morrell (M)
  • 29 P. Lane (M)
  • 10 J. Pigott (M)
  • 24 M. Jacobs (M)
  • 9 C. Bishop (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 O. Dale
  • 4 C. Robertson
  • 20 S. Raggett
  • 23 L. Thompson
  • 26 T. Lowery
  • 21 J. Oluwayemi
  • 19 D. Scarlett

Timeline

  1. Portsmouth
    6' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    Ryley Towler

    Foul

  2. Portsmouth
    24' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Bishop · Assist: J. Morrell
  3. Portsmouth
    55' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    J. Morrell

    Foul

  4. Derby
    63' Derby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Craig Forsyth · On: J. Collins
  5. Derby
    63' Derby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Sibley · On: L. Dobbin
  6. Derby
    64' Derby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Mendez-Laing · On: T. Barkhuizen
  7. Portsmouth
    70' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Jacobs · On: O. Dale
  8. Derby
    71' Derby Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Collins · Assist: Curtis Davies
  9. Derby
    76' Derby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Bird · On: Korey Smith
  10. Derby
    83' Derby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Hourihane · On: H. White
  11. Portsmouth
    84' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ryley Towler · On: C. Robertson
  12. Portsmouth
    85' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Pigott · On: Sean Raggett

Match Stats

Stat Derby Portsmouth
Fouls 12 15
Pass Accuracy 70% 67%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 8
Corners 10 3
Total Passes 405 349
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 5 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 285 234
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 5 4
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow cards to Ryley Towler and later J. Morrell for Portsmouth shifted the momentum towards Derby.
  • ▸ Derby's substitution strategy, bringing on key players like Craig Forsyth and J. Collins, led to a powerful comeback and an equalizing goal.