Portsmouth 
Lincoln
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (3 November 2020) and ended with the victory of Portsmouth with a score 1-3.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 7 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
Portsmouth is in the TOP-4 with 35 points. This is the 19th of 46 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 3 points (Portsmouth can score 81 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 7 points (81 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 84 points additionally. The goal difference is 32:15. In addition, the Portsmouth offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament. Portsmouth has the best defensive record in the league.
Lincoln is the leader of the tournament with 42 points. This is the 21st of 46 team game in the tournament.
The nearest pursuer is 4 points lower and has the opportunity to score 78 points additionally. The goal difference is 32:18. In addition, the Lincoln offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Portsmouth Stats
The team scored 17 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 5 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 19-8. The average number of goals is 1.9. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.3.
Leading players in the last 15 matches in all tournaments: Tom Naylor (5), John Marquis (4), Ronan Curtis (4), Sean Raggett (3), Jordy Hiwula-Mayifuila (3), Ellis Harrison (2), Ryan Williams (2).
Lincoln Stats
Lincoln has not lost in any of the last 5 matches, with 4 wins and 1 draw.
The team scored 20 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 6 wins, 2 draws и 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 14-5. The average number of goals is 1.4. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 2.5.
Leading players in the last 15 matches in all tournaments: Brennan Johnson (6), Anthony Scully (6), Jorge Grant (5), Tom Hopper (3), James Jones (2), Harry Anderson (2), Lewis Montsma (2).
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