Pompey claimed a gritty point at Derby to build on last weekend's big win over Blackburn. Picture: Steve MoweProSportsImagesplaceholder image
Pompey claimed a gritty point at Derby to build on last weekend's big win over Blackburn. Picture: Steve MoweProSportsImages

'Growing into the club. How he's been missed. No wonder he's first choice': Neil Allen's Portsmouth player ratings against Derby

Neil Allen
By Neil Allen

Chief sports writer

Published 29th Apr 2023, 17:08 GMT
Updated 29th Apr 2023, 17:45 GMT

Pompey claimed a hard-fought point at Derby to frustrate an expectant home crowd.

Colby Bishop headed home Joe Morrell’s right-wing cross to open the scoring in the 24th minute, albeit completely against the run of play.

It marked a transformation in the Blues’ game, with John Mousinho’s side suddenly looking the better side, and it continued early into the second half.

However, substitute James Collins levelled with 19 minutes remaining and the match finished 1-1, with Derby’s disappointment obvious as they push for play-off qualification.

Yet there were some sterling performances among Pompey’s players and here are our ratings...

Pompey's Mark Kosznovszky on the attack against Derby. Picture: Steve Mower/ProSportsImages

17. Mark Kosznovszky during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Derby County and Portsmouth at the Pride Park, Derby, England on 20 December 2025.

Pompey's Mark Kosznovszky on the attack against Derby. Picture: Steve Mower/ProSportsImages Photo: Steve Mower

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18. Minhyeok Yang

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19. John Swift

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20. Luke Le Roux

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