Pompey came from behind to secure a 1-1 draw at Bristol Rovers in their latest friendly.
John Mousinho’s men found themselves trialling on 57 minutes following Fabrizio Cavegn’s low strike from the edge of the box which beat Ben Killip.
However, the Blues were indebted to a surprise triallist for the leveller, whose switch from left-back to left wing brought a save out of Rovers’ keeper.
Fellow substitute Brandon Downey followed up to divert the loose ball into the next for a 77th minute equaliser against the League Two side.
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13. Portsmouth players in the warm up during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Bristol Rovers and Portsmouth at the Memorial Stadium, Bristol, UK on 18 July 2026.
Pompey warming up before Bristol Rovers. | Dan Minto/ProSportsImages
14. Ben Killip - 6
(Replaced Nicolas Schmid on 46 mins) Good start to the second half when he pushed away Forde’s shot at point-blank range on 59 mins, then stopped Leigh’s follow up. Could do nothing about Fabrizio Cavegn's opener, though. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages
15. Triallist - 6
(Replaced Terry Devlin on 46 mins) (Replaced by Nathaniel Chioma on 84 mins) Started off at left-back, then moved onto the left wing following Bowat's introduction. Helped create the equaliser when his shot was saved by the keeper and Downey followed up. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
16. Hayden Matthews - 6
(Replaced Regan Poole on 62 mins) Very composed showing and is having a solid pre-season. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages