The Blues were indebted to the returning Callum Lang for a first win in 11 matches in all competitions this season, with the attacker creating one and then grabbing the winner from the penalty spot.
John Mousinho’s men found themselves behind after just nine minutes when Kader Dembele lobbed into an empty net following Nicolas Schmid’s poor headed clearance.
However, brilliant work from Lang provided the leveller for Freddie Potts on 18 minutes and the the ex-Wigan man won himself a second-half penalty – and converted it.
The Blues held out for a vital victory – and here are our Pompey player ratings...
13. Queens Park Rangers defender Morgan Fox (15) holds off Portsmouth Callum Lang (49) during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Queens Park Rangers and Portsmouth at the MATRADE Loftus Road, London, England on 19 October 2024.
Queens Park Rangers defender Morgan Fox Callum Lang. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown
14. Paddy Lane - 6
(Replaced Christian Saydee on 62 mins) Asked to operate as a left wing-back and, as ever, showed energy and endeavour. Photo: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
