Match report

Portsmouth Defeats Lincoln 2-0 in League One Clash

Lincoln
Lincoln
0–2
FT
Portsmouth
Portsmouth
Apr 27, 2024

Portsmouth stymied Lincoln in a tightly contested League One encounter on Saturday. The visitors took the lead through M. Peart-Harris in the 81st minute, capitalizing on a well-structured game plan that saw them outplay their hosts. Portsmouth's second goal came from P. Lane just as time was running out in injury time, sealing the victory and moving them up the table.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Lincoln 0–2 Portsmouth
  • • Goal Scorers: M. Peart-Harris (81'), P. Lane (90+12')
  • • Yellow Cards: Ryley Towler, M. Peart-Harris, Tom Lowery, Owen Moxon, Jack Sparkes, K. Yengi (Portsmouth); J. Taylor (Lincoln)
  • • Substitutions: Lincoln - Adam Jackson, F. Draper, A. Mitchell, B. House; Portsmouth - Owen Moxon, Kamara, Yengi, Saydee, Devlin

Lineups

Lincoln

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Jensen (G)
  • 25 A. Mitchell (D)
  • 15 P. O'Connor (D)
  • 5 A. Jackson (D)
  • 2 L. Sørensen (M)
  • 18 B. House (M)
  • 6 E. Erhahon (M)
  • 14 D. Mândroiu (M)
  • 23 S. Roughan (M)
  • 34 F. Draper (F)
  • 9 J. Taylor (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 D. Duffy
  • 27 J. Makama
  • 19 T. Walker
  • 28 J. Moylan
  • 16 J. Burroughs
  • 22 T. Eyoma
  • 12 J. Wright

Portsmouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Norris (G)
  • 17 J. Rafferty (D)
  • 18 C. Shaughnessy (D)
  • 4 R. Towler (D)
  • 21 J. Sparkes (D)
  • 28 T. Anjorin (M)
  • 26 T. Lowery (M)
  • 32 P. Lane (M)
  • 49 C. Lang (M)
  • 44 M. Peart-Harris (M)
  • 9 C. Bishop (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 O. Moxon
  • 25 A. Kamara
  • 19 K. Yengi
  • 15 C. Saydee
  • 24 T. Devlin
  • 6 C. Ogilvie
  • 13 M. Macey

Timeline

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

    Foul

  2. Portsmouth
    39' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    M. Peart-Harris

    Argument

  3. Lincoln
    42' Lincoln Card · Yellow Card
    J. Taylor

    Foul

  4. Lincoln
    56' Lincoln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Adam Jackson · On: D. Duffy
  5. Lincoln
    56' Lincoln subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Draper · On: J. Makama
  6. Portsmouth
    57' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    Tom Lowery

    Foul

  7. Portsmouth
    59' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tom Lowery · On: Owen Moxon
  8. Portsmouth
    65' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Anjorin · On: A. Kamara
  9. Portsmouth
    66' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Bishop · On: K. Yengi
  10. Portsmouth
    66' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Lang · On: C. Saydee
  11. Portsmouth
    70' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    Owen Moxon

    Foul

  12. Portsmouth
    76' Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    Jack Sparkes

    Argument

  13. Lincoln
    79' Lincoln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Mitchell · On: T. Walker
  14. Portsmouth
    81' Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Peart-Harris · Assist: P. Lane
  15. Lincoln
    86' Lincoln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. House · On: J. Moylan
  16. Portsmouth
    90'+4 Portsmouth Card · Yellow Card
    K. Yengi

    Argument

  17. Portsmouth
    90'+12 Portsmouth Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Lane
  18. Portsmouth
    90' Portsmouth subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Peart-Harris · On: T. Devlin

Match Stats

Stat Lincoln Portsmouth
Fouls 14 14
Pass Accuracy 53% 77%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 11
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 232 532
Yellow Cards 3 7
Blocked Shots 4 4
Shots on Target 2 6
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 32% 68%
Accurate Passes 123 407
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Portsmouth's early possession and pressure set the tone for their victory, despite multiple yellow cards disrupting their rhythm.
  • ▸ The turning point came in the 81st minute when M. Peart-Harris scored to break Lincoln’s resistance, giving Portsmouth a crucial lead that they defended strongly until the final whistle.