Josh Murphy's first-half goal secured a 1-0 Fratton Park triumph to put the Blues seven points above the relegation zone.
On a day when so many of their relegation rivals also won, it made the triumph even more important from a match of few goal-scoring opportunities.
And here are our Pompey player ratings...
13. Colby Bishop - 6
(Replaced Minhyeok Yang on 46 mins) His arrival saw Lang move out to the right flank. No scoring opportunities, but strength and hold-up play were useful. Photo: Graham Hunt
16. Todd Cantwell (10) of Blackburn Rovers on the attack is challenges by Hayden Matthews (14) of Portsmouth during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, England on 13 December 2025.
Hayden Matthews challenges Blackburn's Todd Cantwell. Picture: Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages Photo: Graham Hunt
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