Portsmouth vs Hull City: match statistics
Hull City demonstrates significantly better away form with a 53% win rate on the road and an impressive shot conversion rate of 16%, which is more than double that of Portsmouth at home (7%). The hosts sit just 20th in the table and have earned only 1.2 points per game in their last 5 matches, while Hull City maintains a solid position in the league's top 5 despite a recent dip in form (0.8 PPG). Portsmouth tends to be inefficient before their home crowd (31% FTS%), whereas Hull City rarely fails to score away (7% FTS%) and averages 1.8 goals in away fixtures. Additionally, Hull City's away goal difference (+7) is far superior to Portsmouth's home record (+2), which, combined with the visitors' higher expected goals (xG), points towards their victory. Despite the hosts' advantage in possession (54%), Hull City converts their chances more effectively, which should translate into a favorable result.
Portsmouth vs Hull City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Portsmouth played Hull City in Championship (England). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Current form
Portsmouth: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Hull City: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Portsmouth scores 1.03 and concedes 1.30 goals per match. Hull City scores 1.67 and concedes 1.45. League average: 2.60 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Portsmouth 52%, Hull City 64%. Over 2.5: Portsmouth 45%, Hull City 67%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Portsmouth has higher xG: 1.37 vs 1.29. Portsmouth: 12.3 shots per match, Hull City: 11.2.
Match halves
Portsmouth: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.64. Hull City: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.76.
Goals by minute
Portsmouth: 46-60 (8 goals). Hull City: 31-45+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.60 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 5.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Hull City demonstrates significantly better away form with a 53% win rate on the road and an impressive shot conversion rate of 16%, which is more than double that of Portsmouth at home (7%). The hosts sit just 20th in the table and have earned only 1.2 points per game in their last 5 matches, while Hull City maintains a solid position in the league's top 5 despite a recent dip in form (0.8 PPG). Portsmouth tends to be inefficient before their home crowd (31% FTS%), whereas Hull City rarely fails to score away (7% FTS%) and averages 1.8 goals in away fixtures. Additionally, Hull City's away goal difference (+7) is far superior to Portsmouth's home record (+2), which, combined with the visitors' higher expected goals (xG), points towards their victory. Despite the hosts' advantage in possession (54%), Hull City converts their chances more effectively, which should translate into a favorable result.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Portsmouth | Hull City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.39 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Hull City is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Portsmouth · 1.4 pts / match - Hull City
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.
Hull City is 62% better for: goals scored per match.
1.03 goals / match - Portsmouth · 1.67 goals / match - Hull City
Portsmouth is 12% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.3 goals / match - Portsmouth · 1.45 goals / match - Hull City
Portsmouth scores in 67% of matches (22 of 33 matches), while Hull City keeps a clean sheet in 27% (9 of 33 matches).
Hull City scores in 85% of matches (28 of 33 matches), while Portsmouth keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 33 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Portsmouth
Over / Under - Hull City
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Hull City is 36% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.09 pts / match - Portsmouth · 1.48 pts / match - Hull City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portsmouth - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Hull City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 52%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Portsmouth
Hull City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Portsmouth | Liga | Hull City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.33 | 2.60 | ▲ 3.12 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 57% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 45% | 51% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 25% | ▲ 27% |
| Goal before half-time | • 70% | 71% | ▲ 82% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 76% | 78% | ▲ 82% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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
Previous meeting: Portsmouth 0 - 0 - 1 Hull City. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Portsmouth vs Hull City?
The Championship match finished Portsmouth 0:1 Hull City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Portsmouth vs Hull City?
Portsmouth score 1.03 goals per game on average and Hull City 1.67. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Portsmouth's matches and 64% of Hull City's.
What form are Portsmouth and Hull City in?
Over the last 5 games Portsmouth have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Hull City 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portsmouth vs Hull City?
The statistical background for Portsmouth vs Hull City — 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.