Portsmouth vs Swansea City: match statistics
As the host, Portsmouth presents solid form with a 35% home win rate and a positive home goal difference (+1). The team generates high xG metrics (1.71) while maintaining a low rate of conceded goals (an average of 1.0 per match). Swansea City performs much worse in their away games, with a mere 24% win rate and a negative goal difference (-10), conceding an average of 1.41 goals per game. The visitors also have a high FTS% (41%) in away matches, highlighting offensive struggles. Both teams share identical form over their last 5 matches (1.4 PPG), yet the hosts' home advantage and Swansea's away weakness support a Portsmouth victory. A draw remains a viable option due to the similar league standing of both teams and their identical shot conversion rate (7%).
Portsmouth vs Swansea City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Portsmouth played Swansea City in Championship (England). The match was played on 10 March 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Portsmouth: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Swansea City: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Portsmouth scores 1.00 and concedes 1.29 goals per match. Swansea City scores 1.17 and concedes 1.19. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Portsmouth 51%, Swansea City 50%. Over 2.5: Portsmouth 43%, Swansea City 44%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Portsmouth has higher xG: 1.39 vs 1.38. Portsmouth: 12.6 shots per match, Swansea City: 12.6.
Match halves
Portsmouth: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.63. Swansea City: half-time lead 17%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
Portsmouth: 76-90+ (9 goals). Swansea City: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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
As the host, Portsmouth presents solid form with a 35% home win rate and a positive home goal difference (+1). The team generates high xG metrics (1.71) while maintaining a low rate of conceded goals (an average of 1.0 per match). Swansea City performs much worse in their away games, with a mere 24% win rate and a negative goal difference (-10), conceding an average of 1.41 goals per game. The visitors also have a high FTS% (41%) in away matches, highlighting offensive struggles. Both teams share identical form over their last 5 matches (1.4 PPG), yet the hosts' home advantage and Swansea's away weakness support a Portsmouth victory. A draw remains a viable option due to the similar league standing of both teams and their identical shot conversion rate (7%).
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
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 | Swansea City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.31 |
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.
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.
Swansea City is 17% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Portsmouth · 1.17 goals / match - Swansea City
Swansea City is 8% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.29 goals / match - Portsmouth · 1.19 goals / match - Swansea City
Portsmouth scores in 66% of matches (23 of 35 matches), while Swansea City keeps a clean sheet in 31% (11 of 36 matches).
Swansea City scores in 78% of matches (28 of 36 matches), while Portsmouth keeps a clean sheet in 20% (7 of 35 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 - Swansea 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.
Portsmouth is 16% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.09 pts / match - Portsmouth · 0.94 pts / match - Swansea City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portsmouth - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Swansea City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 17% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* 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 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
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* 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 | Swansea City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.29 | 2.59 | ▼ 2.36 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 51% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 51% | ▼ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 25% | ▲ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 66% | 71% | ▼ 69% |
| Goal after half-time | • 77% | 78% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Portsmouth 0 - 0 - 1 Swansea City. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Portsmouth vs Swansea City?
The Championship match finished Portsmouth 1:2 Swansea 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 Swansea City?
Portsmouth score 1.00 goals per game on average and Swansea City 1.17. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 51% of Portsmouth's matches and 50% of Swansea City's.
What form are Portsmouth and Swansea City in?
Over the last 5 games Portsmouth have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Swansea City 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portsmouth vs Swansea City?
The statistical background for Portsmouth vs Swansea 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.