The Blues lost 1-0 at the Stadium of Light, a loss which carries on the Fratton Park outfit's failure to win a game in 2022.
Here’s how the Chief Sports Writer judged the individual performances of Pompey’s defeat in the northeast.
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9. Marcus Harness - 6
Had his moments, especially in first half, but another lacking that crucial final pass. Photo: The News
10. Ronan Curtis - 6
Started brightly with strong early showing, but faded like the team after the break. Photo: The News
11. Tyler Walker - 6
Another quiet match for the newcomer as he continues to bed into the system. Photo: The News
12. George Hirst - 5
George Hirst - Missed a decent late header as he attempted to find leveller Photo: The News