Pompey were up against it in the first half and were lucky to go in at half-time on level terms,
However, a big improvement in the second period saw them move into the driving seat, with Lee Brown’s 60th-minute strike proving the match-winner at Highbury Stadium.
Here’s how our chief sports writer rated the players’ individual performances.

13. George Hirst - 6
(Replaced John Marquis on 74 minutes): Put himself about and ready to help out defensively. Photo: JPIMedia
4 / 4

