Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth: match statistics
Sheffield Wednesday are displaying catastrophic home form, recording 0% wins and 69% losses at their own stadium while conceding an average of 2.23 goals per match. Portsmouth also struggles on the road with just 9% wins, yet their recent form is marginally better (1 PPG vs 0.4 PPG for the hosts). Both teams sit in the relegation zone and face significant scoring issues – Sheffield has failed to score in 62% of home matches, compared to 45% for Portsmouth away. Given the high draw rates for both sides (31% for the hosts, 36% for the visitors) and similarly poor offensive efficiency, a share of the points is the most probable outcome. Portsmouth holds a slightly higher probability of victory due to superior recent form and a higher shot conversion rate (8% vs 5%).
Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Sheffield Wednesday played against Portsmouth in Championship (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Sheffield Wednesday has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Portsmouth has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Sheffield Wednesday scores 0.72 goals per game and allows 2.04. Portsmouth scores 0.88 and allows 1.46. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Sheffield Wednesday's games and 50% of Portsmouth's. The Over 2.5 rates are 64% and 46%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 52% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Portsmouth has the higher season xG average, 1.28 to 1.11 per game. Sheffield Wednesday takes 9.7 shots per game, while Portsmouth takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Sheffield Wednesday leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.32 goals per game after halftime. Portsmouth leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Sheffield Wednesday's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). For Portsmouth, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 52% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Sheffield Wednesday are displaying catastrophic home form, recording 0% wins and 69% losses at their own stadium while conceding an average of 2.23 goals per match. Portsmouth also struggles on the road with just 9% wins, yet their recent form is marginally better (1 PPG vs 0.4 PPG for the hosts). Both teams sit in the relegation zone and face significant scoring issues – Sheffield has failed to score in 62% of home matches, compared to 45% for Portsmouth away. Given the high draw rates for both sides (31% for the hosts, 36% for the visitors) and similarly poor offensive efficiency, a share of the points is the most probable outcome. Portsmouth holds a slightly higher probability of victory due to superior recent form and a higher shot conversion rate (8% vs 5%).
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Sheffield Wednesday | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.24 | 0.25 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Portsmouth is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Sheffield Wednesday · 1.6 pts / game - Portsmouth
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Portsmouth is 22% better for: goals scored per game.
0.72 goals / game - Sheffield Wednesday · 0.88 goals / game - Portsmouth
Portsmouth is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.04 goals / game - Sheffield Wednesday · 1.46 goals / game - Portsmouth
Sheffield Wednesday scores in 52% of games (13 of 25 meczów), while Portsmouth keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 meczów).
Portsmouth scores in 63% of games (15 of 24 meczów), while Sheffield Wednesday keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Sheffield Wednesday
Over / Under - Portsmouth
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Portsmouth is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.96 pts / game - Sheffield Wednesday · 1.04 pts / game - Portsmouth
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Sheffield Wednesday - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 4%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Portsmouth - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Sheffield Wednesday
Portsmouth
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Sheffield Wednesday | Liga | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.76 | 2.62 | ▼ 2.33 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 58% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 64% | 52% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 24% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 84% | 73% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 78% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Sheffield Wednesday's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Portsmouth. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth?
The Championship match finished Sheffield Wednesday 0:1 Portsmouth. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth?
Sheffield Wednesday score 0.72 goals per game on average and Portsmouth 0.88. The Championship average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Sheffield Wednesday's matches and 50% of Portsmouth's.
What form are Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth in?
Over the last 5 games Sheffield Wednesday have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Portsmouth 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth?
The statistical background for Sheffield Wednesday vs Portsmouth — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.