In a match of few scoring opportunities, the Blues trailed 1-0 to West Brom following Mickey Johnston’s stunning 25th-minute strike and rarely looked like finding a way back.
However, on 56 minutes, Josh Murphy crossed from the left and there was Bishop to level with an excellent header and a secure a 1-1 draw at The Hawthorns.
John Mousinho’s men were called upon to defend for long spells, but they did so superbly, led brilliantly by Regan Poole – and here are our player ratings...
18. Conor Chaplin (36) of Portsmouth shoots at goal during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Portsmouth and West Bromwich Albion at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, UK on 31 January 2026.
Conor Chaplin fires an early chance wide in Pompey's clash with West Brom. Picture: Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages Photo: Graham Hunt
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