Sean Raggett’s 17th-minute header made it a first victory in five League One matches, yet the Blues’ overall performance was disappointing against the strugglers.
Regardless, there were two outstanding performances, in particular, and here are our on-the-whistle Pompey ratings...
1. Josh Griffiths - 7
Didn’t have anything to deal with, but maintained focus and looked after his box well. Photo: NationalWorld
2. Zak Swanson - 7
Can be proud of full Football League debut. Defensively sound while ventured forward on occasions with some useful crosses from the right, with Dane Scarlett heading wide one glorious chance. Photo: National World
3. Sean Raggett - 8
The goal capped another rugged and no-nonsense display in which he didn’t give Rovers strikers a sniff at goal. Photo: NationalWorld
4. Portsmouth midfielder Joe Pigott during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Forest Green Rovers and Portsmouth at the The Bolt New Lawn, Forest Green, United Kingdom on 22 October 2022.
The recalled Joe Pigott in first-half action against Forest Green Rovers. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown