With 19 shots and eight on target, there were signs of improvement going forward.
And when Marcus Harness stepped up with four minutes remaining to deny Accy the win, there was huge relief in the Blues ranks as they averted another defeat.
Here’s how our chief sports writer viewed the players’ performance...
9. Reeco Hackett - 8
(Replaced by Michael Jacobs on 84 minutes): His best display in a Pompey shirt, although faded a little in the second half. Encouraging. Photo: JPIMedia
10. Ronan Curtis - 8
Maintained return to form with well-taken goal and always a threat. Photo: JPIMedia
11. John Marquis - 7
Wasted two golden chances but an absolute pest, chasing Stanley down non-stop, and delivered the cross for the late equaliser. Photo: JPIMedia
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