Wrexham vs Portsmouth: match statistics
Wrexham demonstrates significantly better home form with a 41% home win rate and an average of 1.82 goals per match, while Portsmouth wins only 25% of away fixtures and scores just 0.94 goals on average. The hosts have the advantage in possession (52% vs 47%) and significantly better shot efficiency (12% vs 10%). Portsmouth has a negative away goal difference (-10) and fails to score in 38% of away matches, which is a very high metric. Wrexham sits 6th in the table, while Portsmouth is in 20th position, further confirming the hosts' advantage. Recent form for both teams is comparable (1.6 vs 1.4 PPG), but Wrexham's home statistics and Portsmouth's away struggles argue for a home win.
Wrexham vs Portsmouth: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Wrexham played against Portsmouth in Championship (England). The game was played on February 24, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Wrexham has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Portsmouth has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Wrexham scores 1.55 goals per game and allows 1.33. Portsmouth scores 1.03 and allows 1.28. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Wrexham's games and 50% of Portsmouth's. The Over 2.5 rates are 45% and 44%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Portsmouth has the higher season xG average, 1.38 to 1.33 per game. Wrexham takes 11.6 shots per game, while Portsmouth takes 12.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Wrexham leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.91 goals per game after halftime. Portsmouth leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Wrexham's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (14 goals). For Portsmouth, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 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
Wrexham demonstrates significantly better home form with a 41% home win rate and an average of 1.82 goals per match, while Portsmouth wins only 25% of away fixtures and scores just 0.94 goals on average. The hosts have the advantage in possession (52% vs 47%) and significantly better shot efficiency (12% vs 10%). Portsmouth has a negative away goal difference (-10) and fails to score in 38% of away matches, which is a very high metric. Wrexham sits 6th in the table, while Portsmouth is in 20th position, further confirming the hosts' advantage. Recent form for both teams is comparable (1.6 vs 1.4 PPG), but Wrexham's home statistics and Portsmouth's away struggles argue for a home win.
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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
| Wrexham | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.27 |
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.
Wrexham is 11% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Wrexham · 1.8 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.
Wrexham is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1.55 goals / game - Wrexham · 1.03 goals / game - Portsmouth
Wrexham scores in 85% of games (28 of 33 meczów), while Portsmouth keeps a clean sheet in 22% (7 of 32 meczów).
Portsmouth scores in 66% of games (21 of 32 meczów), while Wrexham keeps a clean sheet in 24% (8 of 33 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 - Wrexham
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.
Wrexham is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.36 pts / game - Wrexham · 1.13 pts / game - Portsmouth
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wrexham - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 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 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* 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 76-90 (14 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
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* 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
| Wrexham | Liga | Portsmouth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.88 | 2.58 | ▼ 2.31 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 25% | ▼ 22% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 71% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 78% | ▼ 75% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Wrexham's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Portsmouth. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Wrexham vs Portsmouth?
The Championship match finished Wrexham 2:1 Portsmouth. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Wrexham vs Portsmouth?
Wrexham score 1.55 goals per game on average and Portsmouth 1.03. The Championship average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Wrexham's matches and 50% of Portsmouth's.
What form are Wrexham and Portsmouth in?
Over the last 5 games Wrexham have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Portsmouth 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wrexham vs Portsmouth?
The statistical background for Wrexham 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.