The Hatters hadn’t won for 13 matches and were bottom before kick-off, yet claimed a comfortable 1-0 success over John Mousinho’s men to seize a relegation lifeline.
Pompey can have no complaints, not mustering a shot on target and failing to test home keeper Thomas Kaminski, who enjoyed an easy afternoon.
And here are our Pompey player ratings...
9. Adil Aouchiche - 5
(Replaced by Christian Saydee on 74 mins) Plenty of running and effort but, other than the odd decent touch, was another who largely struggled to make an impact with Pompey’s lack of ball. Too often had to come deep to collect it, which said it all. Photo: Jason Brown
10. Josh Murphy - 5
(Replaced by Kusini Yengi on 63 mins) Had little protection from the referee in the first half against Makosso and even let his frustrations boil over with a foul on Walsh. Luton’s opener emanated from his poor free-kick, hitting the Blues on the break. Sacrificed in the end for a system switch, with Yengi introduced. Photo: Matt McNulty/Getty Images
11. Colby Bishop - 5
Fresh from signing a new contract, yet was unable to cap it with a goal. In fact, was barely presented with an opportunity, such was how ineffective the Blues were overall. Had one decent chance in the second half, but Makosso beat him to the header with a tremendous clearance. Photo: Jason Brown
12. Portsmouth midfielder Adil Aouchiche (17) during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Luton Town and Portsmouth at Kenilworth Road, Luton, England on 1 March 2025.
Pompey's Adil Aouchiche in action against Luton. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown