PORTSMOUTH. Portsmouth was capable to reverse the score against Cambridge United. It was Cambridge United to score first with a goal from Danny Andrew. Nonetheless, later Portsmouth found the way to turn the tables scoring 3 consecutive goals with Kusini Yengi (44′), Myles Peart-Harris (59′) and Abu Kamara (71′). Portsmouth was truly better in terms of ball possession (64%) and that was among the factors of its victory.​

The match was played at the Fratton Park stadium in Portsmouth on Tuesday and it started at 7:45 pm local time. In front of 19,445 spectators.​ The referee was Robert Madley who had the assistance of Ian Cooper and George Byrne. The 4th official was Lee Swabey. The weather was overcast clouds. The temperature was quite cold at 2.37 degrees Celsius or 36.27 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 60%.​

Match Statistics​

Portsmouth

3 - 1

Cambridge United

  • ! 64 Ball Possession 36
Shots
  • 9 Total 10
  • 4 On Target 2
  • 2 Off Target 2
  • 3 Shots blocked 6
  • 92 Attack 86
  • 50 Dangerous attack 38
  • 104 Ball safe 97
  • 1 Penalties 0
  • 5 Corners 8
  • 2 Off Sides 2
Fouls
  • 14 Total 14
  • 2 Yellow Cards 5
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0
Other
  • 5 Substitutions 5

Ball possession

Portsmouth had a superior ball possession 64% while Cambridge United was struggling with a 36% ball possession.

Attitude and shots

Portsmouth was more aggressive with 50 dangerous attacks and 9 shots of which 4 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Portsmouth won the match​.

Portsmouth shot 9 times, 4 on target, 2 off target. Regarding the opposition, Cambridge United shot 10 times, 2 on target, 2 off target.

Cards

Portsmouth received 2 yellow cards (Jack Sparkes and Will Norris). Talking about the opposition, Cambridge United received 5 yellow cards (J. Gibbons, Jack Stevens, Michael Morrison, Jack Lankester and Ryan Bennett).

Match Timeline

5'
Ryan Bennett- Yellow
Owen Moxon- sub ->Tom Lowery
36'
38'
Danny Andrew(goal)Sullay Kaikai
Will Norris- Yellow
39'
44'
Jack Lankester- Yellow
Kusini Yengi(penalty)
44'
44'
Jack Stevens- Yellow
45'
James Gibbons- Yellow
Myles Peart-Harris(goal)Paddy Lane
59'
61'
Michael Morrison- Yellow
Abu Kamara(goal)Paddy Lane
71'
72'
L. Bennett- sub ->J. Gibbons
Colby Bishop- sub ->Kusini Yengi
72'
72'
Elias Kachunga- sub ->George Thomas
Callum Lang- sub ->Myles Peart-Harris
72'
76'
Macauley Bonne- sub ->Sullay Kaikai
76'
Paul Digby- sub ->James Brophy
76'
Adam May- sub ->Jordan Cousins
Josh Martin- sub ->Abu Kamara
87'
Jack Sparkes- sub ->Paddy Lane
87'
Jack Sparkes- Yellow
89'

Standings

Standings
Team
Pts
Pl
Last 5
Portsmouth
97
46
Derby County
92
46
Bolton Wanderers
87
46
Peterborough United
84
46
Oxford United
77
46
Barnsley
76
46
Lincoln City
74
46
Blackpool
73
46
Stevenage
71
46
Wycombe Wanderers
65
46
Leyton Orient
65
46
Wigan Athletic
62
46
Exeter City
61
46
Northampton Town
60
46
Bristol Rovers
57
46
Charlton Athletic
53
46
Reading
53
46
Cambridge United
48
46
Shrewsbury Town
48
46
Burton Albion
46
46
Cheltenham Town
44
46
Fleetwood Town
43
46
Port Vale
41
46
Carlisle United
30
46

After this contest, Portsmouth has 69 points to sit in the 1st place. Regarding the opposition, Cambridge United will stays with 35 points like Reading, Burton Albion and Shrewsbury Town to hold in the 17th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the League One, Portsmouth will host Reading on the 17th of February with a 5-3 head to head statistic in favor of Portsmouth (2 draws).

Cambridge United will play away against Stevenage on the 29th of December with a 12-10 head to head stats in favor of Stevenage (5 draws).

Portsmouth – Formation

Portsmouth
G
Will Norris 1.England
7.1
39'
D
Connor Ogilvie 6.England
6.8
D
Joe Rafferty 17.Republic of Ireland
7.0
D
Conor Shaughnessy 18.Republic of Ireland
6.7
D
Sean Raggett 20.England
7.0
M
Marlon Pack 7.England
7.5
M
Abu Kamara 25.England
7.5
87' 71'
M
Tom Lowery 26.England
6.6
36'
M
Paddy Lane 32.England
7.7
87'
M
Myles Peart-Harris 44.England
7.1
72' 59'
F
Kusini Yengi 19.Australia
7.8
72' 44'
Substitutes
G
Matt Macey 13.England
D
Ryley Towler 4.England
D
Jack Sparkes 21.England
6.8
87' 89'
M
Owen Moxon 23.England
6.7
36'
F
Colby Bishop 9.England
6.4
72'
F
Josh Martin 29.England
6.4
87'
F
Callum Lang 49.England
6.4
72'

Portsmouth adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

The manager John Mousinho decided to play with the following team: Will Norris (7.1), Joe Rafferty (7.0), Sean Raggett (7.0), Conor Shaughnessy (6.7), Connor Ogilvie (6.8), Marlon Pack (7.5), Tom Lowery (6.6), Paddy Lane (7.7), Abu Kamara (7.5), Myles Peart-Harris (7.1) and Kusini Yengi (7.8).

The home team had on the bench: Ryley Towler, Colby Bishop (6.4), Matt Macey, Jack Sparkes (6.8), Owen Moxon (6.7), Josh Martin (6.4) and Callum Lang (6.4).

Portsmouth could not rely on the presence of Owen Moxon (injured).

Substitutions

Portsmouth made 5 changes: Tom Lowery for Owen Moxon (36′), Abu Kamara for Josh Martin (87′), Paddy Lane for Jack Sparkes (87′), Myles Peart-Harris for Callum Lang (72′) and Kusini Yengi for Colby Bishop (72′).

Player of the match: Kusini Yengi​

The most impressive player for Portsmouth was Kusini Yengi.

His rating is 7.8 with 1 goal, 17 passes (71% accurate) and 1 key pass. He won 5 duels out of 13.

Cambridge United – Formation

Cambridge United
G
Jack Stevens 1.England
6.6
44'
D
Danny Andrew 3.England
7.3
38'
D
Michael Morrison 5.England
6.1
61'
D
Ryan Bennett 6.England
6.3
5'
D
James Gibbons 26.England
7.5
72' 45'
M
James Brophy 7.England
6.6
76'
M
George Thomas 8.Wales
6.4
72'
M
Jack Lankester 10.England
6.8
44'
M
Sullay Kaikai 14.Sierra Leone
7.0
76'
M
Jordan Cousins 24.Jamaica
6.4
76'
F
Lyle Taylor 18.Montserrat
6.7
Substitutes
G
Will Mannion 25.England
D
L. Bennett 2.England
6.7
72'
D
Zeno Ibsen Rossi 16.England
M
Paul Digby 4.England
6.4
76'
M
Adam May 19.England
6.7
76'
F
Elias Kachunga 21.DR Congo
6.8
72'
F
Macauley Bonne 27.Zimbabwe
6.8
76'

Also Cambridge United adopted the 4-2-3-1 line-up (4-2-3-1).

Neil Harris played with: Jack Stevens (6.6), J. Gibbons (7.5), Ryan Bennett (6.3), Michael Morrison (6.1), Danny Andrew (7.3), Jordan Cousins (6.4), George Thomas (6.4), Sullay Kaikai (7.0), Jack Lankester (6.8), James Brophy (6.6) and Dale Taylor (6.7).

They had on the bench: Liam Bennett (6.7), Paul Digby (6.4), Zeno Ibsen Rossi, Adam May (6.7), Elias Kachunga (6.8), Will Mannion and Macauley Bonne (6.8).

Substitutions

Cambridge United made 5 changes: George Thomas for Elias Kachunga (72′), Sullay Kaikai for Macauley Bonne (76′), James Brophy for Paul Digby (76′), Jordan Cousins for Adam May (76′) and J. Gibbons for L. Bennett (72′).

Player of the match: J. Gibbons​

Following our analysis, the most impressive player for Cambridge United was J. Gibbons.

His rating is 7.5 with 23 passes (46% accurate) and 1 key pass. He won 10 duels out of 11. He performed 2 crosses.

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the League One.​