Portsmouth - Middlesbrough - 18 January 2025 Championship - (2-1)

Gavin Ward awards Middlesbrough a goal kick.

Gavin Ward signals a free kick to Portsmouth.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth to take a throw-in in Middlesbrough territory.

Gavin Ward awards Portsmouth a goal kick.

Gavin Ward signals a free kick to Middlesbrough in their own half.

The away team have replaced Finn Azaz with Marcus Forss. This is the fifth substitution made today by Michael Carrick.

Luke Ayling is on a sub for Rav Van den Berg for Middlesbrough.

In Portsmouth, Middlesbrough push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Ball safe as Portsmouth is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in Portsmouth.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Gavin Ward awards the home team a throw-in.

Goal! Matt Ritchie gives Portsmouth a 2-1 lead in Portsmouth. That's a fine assist from Callum Lang.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Throw-in for Portsmouth in the half of Middlesbrough.

Zak Swanson is replacing Jordan Williams for the home team.

John Mousinho is making the team's second substitution at Fratton Park with Ryley Towler replacing Robert Atkinson.

The away team replace Delano Burgzorg with Alexander Gilbert.

Can Portsmouth get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Middlesbrough's half?

At Fratton Park, Middlesbrough are penalized for being offside.

Free kick Middlesbrough.

Gavin Ward signals a Portsmouth throw-in in Middlesbrough's half.

Can Portsmouth get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Middlesbrough's half?

Middlesbrough awarded a free kick in their own half.

Goal kick for Middlesbrough at Fratton Park.

In Portsmouth a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Ball goes out of play for a Middlesbrough goal kick.

Lukas Engel is replacing Neto Borges for Middlesbrough at Fratton Park.

The away team have replaced Daniel Barlaser with Aidan Morris. This is the first substitution made today by Michael Carrick.

John Mousinho (Portsmouth) is making a first substitution, with Andre Dozzell replacing Isaac Hayden.

Gavin Ward signals a Middlesbrough throw-in in Portsmouth's half.

Throw-in for Portsmouth in the half of Middlesbrough.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Portsmouth.

Middlesbrough have been awarded a corner by Gavin Ward.

Middlesbrough to take a throw-in in Portsmouth territory.

Throw-in for Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Ball safe as Portsmouth is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Middlesbrough have a goal kick.

Throw-in high up the field for Portsmouth in Portsmouth.

Middlesbrough are caught offside.

Gavin Ward signals a free kick to Middlesbrough in their own half.

Free kick for Portsmouth in their own half.

Gavin Ward signals a free kick to Portsmouth in their own half.

Corner awarded to Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough have a goal kick.

George Edmundson (Middlesbrough) has received a first yellow card.

In Portsmouth a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Matt Ritchie levels the score at 1-1. Freddie Potts instrumental with a fine assist.

Middlesbrough needs to be cautious. Portsmouth have an attacking throw-in.

Gavin Ward awards Portsmouth a goal kick.

Middlesbrough push upfield but Gavin Ward quickly pulls them for offside.

Middlesbrough awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Middlesbrough goal kick.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Portsmouth.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough close to the penalty box.

Throw-in for Portsmouth in the half of Middlesbrough.

Portsmouth awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Goal kick for Middlesbrough at Fratton Park.

Can Portsmouth get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Middlesbrough's half?

Gavin Ward blows to end the first-half.

Gavin Ward signals a Middlesbrough throw-in in Portsmouth's half.

Goal kick for Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

Middlesbrough awarded a free kick in their own half.

Free kick for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Portsmouth have been awarded a corner by Gavin Ward.

Corner awarded to Portsmouth.

Matt Ritchie (Portsmouth) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Gavin Ward signals a free kick to Middlesbrough.

Ball goes out of play for a Middlesbrough goal kick.

Portsmouth have been awarded a corner by Gavin Ward.

Gavin Ward signals a free kick to Middlesbrough in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Portsmouth.

Gavin Ward awards Portsmouth a goal kick.

Middlesbrough are too eager and fall into an offside trap.

Middlesbrough to take a throw-in in Portsmouth territory.

Gavin Ward awards the away team a throw-in.

Goal! The away team take a 0-1 lead through Emmanuel Latte Lath. Great play from Delano Burgzorg to set up the goal.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Throw-in Middlesbrough.

Throw-in for Portsmouth in the half of Middlesbrough.

Can Middlesbrough get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Portsmouth's half?

Corner awarded to Portsmouth.

Middlesbrough awarded a free kick in their own half.

Middlesbrough have a goal kick.

Middlesbrough's Ben Doak has been booked in Portsmouth.

Free kick for Portsmouth in the half of Middlesbrough.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Gavin Ward signals a free kick to Portsmouth in their own half.

Portsmouth have been awarded a corner by Gavin Ward.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough in their own half.

Middlesbrough awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Middlesbrough have a goal kick.

Throw-in for Middlesbrough at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth to take a throw-in in Middlesbrough territory.

Throw-in for Portsmouth in their own half.

Gavin Ward awards Portsmouth a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Middlesbrough.

Gavin Ward signals a Middlesbrough throw-in in Portsmouth's half.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Portsmouth have been awarded a corner by Gavin Ward.

Portsmouth to take a throw-in in Middlesbrough territory.

Free kick for Portsmouth in their own half.

Can Portsmouth get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Middlesbrough's half?

Ball goes out of play for a Portsmouth goal kick.

Free kick Portsmouth.

Middlesbrough advance rapidly upfield but Gavin Ward blows for offside.

Goal kick for Middlesbrough at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth have been awarded a corner by Gavin Ward.

Ball safe as Portsmouth is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Throw-in for Portsmouth in the half of Middlesbrough.

Gavin Ward awards the home team a throw-in.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Portsmouth.

Portsmouth drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Corner awarded to Middlesbrough.

If Freddie Potts receives a yellow card in today's match, he will be suspended after collecting 5 yellow cards so far this season.

If Callum Lang scores against Middlesbrough FC it will be his 10th goal for Portsmouth FC this season.

Portsmouth FC have not managed to score in their last 3 matches.

Portsmouth FC have lost 3 matches in a row.

Portsmouth FC scores 1.95 goals when playing at home and Middlesbrough FC scores 1.81 goals when playing away (on average).

Both teams didn't score on their last match.

Both teams lost their last match.

Both teams haven't won their last match in Championship.

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Portsmouth FC and Middlesbrough FC is 1.2.

Average number of goals in meetings between Portsmouth FC and Middlesbrough FC is 3.2.

Portsmouth FC scores 1.4 goals in a match against Middlesbrough FC and Middlesbrough FC scores 1.8 goals against Portsmouth FC (on average).

Portsmouth FC have won just 0 of their last 5 Championship games against Middlesbrough FC.

Middlesbrough FC have lost just 0 of their last 5 Championship games against Portsmouth FC.

In the last 5 meetings Portsmouth FC won 0, Middlesbrough FC won 1, 4 draws.

Middlesbrough FC have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against Portsmouth FC (in all competitions).

Portsmouth FC has streak of 3 matches with 0 scored goals.

Middlesbrough FC's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Portsmouth FC's.

In Championship, Middlesbrough FC has better performance than Portsmouth FC.

When Middlesbrough FC is down 1-0 away, they win 10% of their matches.

When Portsmouth FC is down 0-1 home, they win 37% of their matches.

When Middlesbrough FC leads 0-1 away, they win in 73% of their matches.

When Portsmouth FC leads 1-0 at home, they win in 80% of their matches.

Their last meeting was a draw. (2-2)

Portsmouth FC wins 39% of halftimes, Middlesbrough FC wins 31%.

Portsmouth FC wins 1st half in 39% of their matches, Middlesbrough FC in 31% of their matches.

A year ago, Middlesbrough FC were number 12 in the table with 36 points. Now they are number 6 with 41 points.

Callum Lang has more yellow cards (7) than any other player at Portsmouth FC. George Edmundson has collected 7 for Middlesbrough FC.

Josh Murphy has assisted the most goals for Portsmouth FC with 6. Finn Azaz is Middlesbrough FC's biggest assister (9).

Callum Lang is Portsmouth FC's top scorer with 9 goals. Emmanuel Latte Lath has scored 10 times for Middlesbrough FC.

Middlesbrough FC haven't scored in 2 of their 12 away matches in Championship this season.

Portsmouth FC haven't scored in 4 of their 11 home matches in Championship this season.

Portsmouth FC haven't lost in any of their last 5 home matches.

Did you know that Middlesbrough FC scores 28% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

Did you know that Portsmouth FC scores 27% of their goals between the minutes 16-30? This is the highest percentage in the league.

During the last 23 meetings, Portsmouth FC have won 7 times, there have been 12 draws while Middlesbrough FC have won 4 times. The goal difference is 29-23 in favour of Portsmouth FC.

During the last 11 meetings with Portsmouth FC playing at home, Portsmouth FC have won 5 times, there have been 4 draws while Middlesbrough FC have won 2 times. The goal difference is 13-7 in favour of Portsmouth FC.

The most common result of matches between Portsmouth FC and Middlesbrough FC is 0-0. 5 matches have ended with this result.

The most common result of matches between Portsmouth FC and Middlesbrough FC when Portsmouth FC is playing at home is 0-0. 4 matches have ended with this result.