Match report

Portsmouth 2-2 Wycombe: League One Battle Ends All Square

Portsmouth
Portsmouth
2–2
FT
Wycombe
Wycombe
May 7, 2023

Portsmouth narrowly held off Wycombe to secure a hard-fought draw in a closely contested match. Despite conceding an early lead, Portsmouth fought back with goals from M. Pack and P. Lane to level the score against Wycombe's G. McCleary and L. Wing.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Portsmouth 2–2 Wycombe (League One)
  • • Goals for Wycombe: G. McCleary (31'), L. Wing (54')
  • • Goals for Portsmouth: M. Pack (44', assist by M. Jacobs), P. Lane (72', assist by J. Pigott)
  • • Yellow Cards: L. Wing (Wycombe, 45+1'), M. Pack (Portsmouth, 70')

Lineups

Portsmouth

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 21 J. Oluwayemi (G)
  • 17 J. Rafferty (D)
  • 28 D. Bernard (D)
  • 34 R. Towler (D)
  • 6 C. Ogilvie (D)
  • 7 M. Pack (M)
  • 29 P. Lane (M)
  • 26 T. Lowery (M)
  • 16 J. Morrell (M)
  • 24 M. Jacobs (M)
  • 9 C. Bishop (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Macey
  • 10 J. Pigott
  • 19 D. Scarlett
  • 20 S. Raggett
  • 4 C. Robertson
  • 23 L. Thompson
  • 15 O. Dale

Wycombe

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Stryjek (G)
  • 26 J. McCarthy (D)
  • 5 C. Forino-Joseph (D)
  • 6 R. Tafazolli (D)
  • 3 J. Jacobson (D)
  • 10 L. Wing (M)
  • 28 J. Scowen (M)
  • 7 D. Wheeler (M)
  • 29 T. De Barr (M)
  • 12 G. McCleary (M)
  • 9 S. Vokes (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 C. Campbell
  • 22 N. Freeman
  • 23 J. Obita
  • 18 B. Hanlan
  • 4 D. Gape
  • 38 H. Cartwright
  • 16 J. Willis

Timeline

  1. Wycombe
    31' Wycombe Goal · Normal Goal
    G. McCleary
  2. Portsmouth
    44' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Pack · Assist: M. Jacobs
  3. Wycombe
    45'+1 Wycombe Card · Yellow Card
    L. Wing

    Foul

  4. Wycombe
    54' Wycombe Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Wing
  5. Wycombe
    60' Wycombe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. De Barr · On: C. Campbell
  6. Wycombe
    60' Wycombe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. McCleary · On: Nick Freeman
  7. Portsmouth
    64' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Oluwayemi · On: Matt Macey
  8. Portsmouth
    64' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Jacobs · On: J. Pigott
  9. Portsmouth
    70' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pack

    Foul

  10. Portsmouth
    72' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Lane · Assist: J. Pigott
  11. Wycombe
    73' Wycombe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Jacobson · On: Jordan Obita
  12. Wycombe
    89' Wycombe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Vokes · On: B. Hanlan

Match Stats

Stat Portsmouth Wycombe
Fouls 5 16
Pass Accuracy 79% 62%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 8
Corners 10 1
Total Passes 538 290
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 9 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 66% 34%
Accurate Passes 425 179
Shots Inside Box 13 4
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal from G. McCleary at the 31st minute put Wycombe ahead, giving them an initial boost in the match.
  • ▸ M. Pack's equalizer for Portsmouth just before halftime (44') shifted momentum towards the home team.
  • ▸ Wycombe reclaimed their lead through L. Wing’s strike at the 54th minute, but Portsmouth responded quickly with P. Lane scoring a crucial goal to level the score.