Portsmouth FC vs Bradford City AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
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Match Preview
Portsmouth FC vs Bradford City AFC — League One at Fratton Park.
- Portsmouth FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Bradford City AFC 46 games · 77 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Oliver Langford
- Referee Robert Hyde
- Referee Adam Crysell
- Referee Gary Parsons
Standings
# Team P Pts 1 Lincoln City FC 46 103 2 Cardiff City FC 46 91 3 Stockport County FC 46 77 4 Bradford City AFC 46 77 5 Bolton Wanderers FC 46 75 6 Stevenage FC 46 75 7 Luton Town FC 46 74 8 Plymouth Argyle FC 46 73 9 Huddersfield Town AFC 46 67 10 Mansfield Town FC 46 65 11 Wycombe Wanderers FC 46 63 12 Reading FC 46 63 13 Blackpool FC 46 60 14 Doncaster Rovers FC 46 60 15 Barnsley FC 46 59 16 Wigan Athletic FC 46 56 17 Burton Albion FC 46 54 18 Peterborough United FC 46 53 19 AFC Wimbledon 46 53 20 Leyton Orient FC 46 52 21 Exeter City FC 46 49 22 Port Vale FC 46 42 23 Rotherham United FC 46 41 24 Northampton Town FC 46 35 Head-to-Head
Recent Form
Date Opponent H/A Score Result 02 Mar Bradford City AFC H 5–1 W 23 Feb Barnsley FC H 0–0 D 19 Feb Bristol Rovers FC H 1–1 D 16 Feb Southend United FC A 3–3 D 09 Feb Plymouth Argyle FC A 1–1 D 05 Feb Queens Park Rangers FC A 0–2 L Date Opponent H/A Score Result 02 Mar Portsmouth FC A 1–5 L 23 Feb Walsall FC A 2–3 L 16 Feb Plymouth Argyle FC H 0–0 D 09 Feb Fleetwood Town FC H 0–1 L 02 Feb Wycombe Wanderers FC A 0–0 D 29 Jan Shrewsbury Town FC H 4–3 W Key Stats
50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history30% Clean Sheets
Bradford City AFC this season -
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Fratton Park that hosts another battle between Portsmouth FC and Bradford City AFC.
- 5' The travelling Bradford City AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kelvin Mellor made 111 appearances and scored 3 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Bradford City AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 23' Portsmouth FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Gareth Evans on 23.
- 28' Supporters expect more eagerness from George Miller, as he is very good at scoring at Fratton Park with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 33' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 33 minutes.
- 38' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 41' What a strike from Tom Naylor! The score is 2-0.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Paul Caddis.
- 46' Another change for Bradford City AFC made on 46 minute. Paul Caddis leaves to be changed by Kelvin Mellor.
- 51' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Christian Burgess suffering a number of foals already.
- 56' It’s high time Kenny Jackett made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 61' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 62' Bradford City AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. George Miller is hanging Connor Wood on the field on 62 minute.
- 65' What a strike from Hope Akpan! The score is 2-1.
- 67' GOAL! Jamal Lowe scores on 67. Assisted by Lee Brown
- 69' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Oliver Hawkins is replaced by James Vaughan on 69 minute.
- 70' GOAL! Ben Close scores on 70. Assisted by Gareth Evans
- 72' The whistle greets Jack Payne as he departs to be replaced by Billy Clarke.
- 73' The referee shows Bradford City AFC player a Yellow card on 73.
- 78' It looks surprising Bradford City AFC does not make any changes. Matt Clarke has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 79' It is a substitution in Portsmouth FC team. Nathan Thompson is replaced by Anton Walkes on 79 minute.
- 84' It looks like no one’s ball. Portsmouth FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 85' Another substitution for Portsmouth FC to replace Matthew Clarke by Dion Donohue on 85 minute.
- 87' Goal! Ben Close scores his 12 goal in 361 matches.
- Full Time. Portsmouth FC beats Bradford City AFC
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Portsmouth FC
Starting XI- 7
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Nathan Thompson ↓ Anton Walkes 79'
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Matt Clarke ↓ Dion Donohue 85'
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Oliver Hawkins ↓ James Vaughan 69'
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Bench- 35
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Dion Donohue ↑ 85'
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Anton Walkes ↑ 79'
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James Vaughan ↑ 69'
Coach Kenny JackettBradford City AFC
Starting XI- 16
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Jack Payne ↓ Billy Clarke 72'
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- 39
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Connor Wood ↓ George Miller 62'
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Paul Caddis C ↓ Kelvin Mellor 46'
Bench- 18
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Kelvin Mellor ↑ 46'
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George Miller ↑ 62'
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Billy Clarke ↑ 72'
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Head to Head
Portsmouth FC Form
Bradford City AFC Form
2019-03-02 Portsmouth FC 5–1 Bradford City AFC L 2019-02-23 Walsall FC 3–2 Bradford City AFC L 2019-02-16 Bradford City AFC 0–0 Plymouth Argyle FC D 2019-02-09 Bradford City AFC 0–1 Fleetwood Town FC L 2019-02-02 Wycombe Wanderers FC 0–0 Bradford City AFC D 2019-01-29 Bradford City AFC 4–3 Shrewsbury Town FC W