Gutsy Pompey secured a point at Charlton in which they excelled defensively.
Conor Shaughnessy, Benjy Arthur and Jayden Meghoma stood out as John Mousinho’s men collected successive clean sheets after leaving The Valley with a goalless draw.
Adrian Segecic had a late chance and Colby Bishop was agonisingly short of connecting with a Ryan Kavuma-McQueen cross, but the Blues never really looked like scoring.
Instead they were indebt to their defenders throughout, plus an improbably Milli Alli miss.
And here are our Pompey player ratings...
13. Portsmouth winger Tyrese Shade (17) during the EFL Championship match between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth at The Valley Stadium, London, England on 12th September 2026
Tyrese Shade in action for Pompey at Charlton. Picture: Jason Brown | Jason Brown
14. Ebou Adams - 6
(Replaced Rocco Shein on 69 mins) Added grit and always knows how to win a free-kick. | Jason Brown
15. Ryan Kavuma-McQueen - 6
(Replaced Tyrese Shade on 74 mins) Provided all Pompey's late danger and came so close to teeing Bishop up for a winner. | Jason Brown
16. Zak Swanson - 6
(Replaced Jayden Meghoma on 74 mins) A couple of crucial late interventions and defended well. | Jason Brown