The Blues had led through Josh Murphy’s third-minute goal, albeit taking a heavy deflection on the way into the net after Paddy Lane had teed him up.
Will Norris then pulled off several good saves before Pompey fan Tommy Leigh levelled on 62 minutes as the match finished all square.
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13. Portsmouth Ryley Towler (4) during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Milton Keynes Dons and Portsmouth at stadium:mk, Milton Keynes, England on 30 July 2024.
Pompey central defender Ryley Towler attempts to clear against MK Dons. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown



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