A Pompey Academy side stepped into a first-team fixture and claimed an impressive draw at Farnborough.
With John Mousinho’s men flying out to Germany on Thursday morning, it was an Academy team which turned out against their National League South opponents.
Kyran Sylvanus opened the scoring for the Blues in the 21st minute, although they should have gone in at the break well ahead, missing a string of other opportunities.
Farnborough levelled in the 65th minute from a thumping header from Mason Bloomfield, while Ethan Bell’s excellent late save ensured Pompey claimed a 1-1 draw.
And here are our Pompey player ratings...
9. Brandon Downey - 7
(Replaced by Elisha Pfipa on 70 mins) Fresh from goal-scoring action for John Mousinho’s first-team, the Irish winger had a couple of opportunities to get on the scoresheet against Farnborough, only to be denied by the keeper. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages
10. Dexter Lee - 6
(Replaced by Julian Korsah on 46 mins) Had a great chance on 13 minutes when put through by Adu with just the keeper to beat, yet attempted to round him and was dispossessed. Buzzed around trying to find pockets and a lively performance. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
11. Kyran Sylvanus - 8 - Man of the Match
(Replaced by Billy Gillooly on 70 mins) - Had an early talking to from the referee after a clattering challenge and continued to show impressive physicality and strength throughout. A crashing shot from inside the box to open the scoring and was an absolute menace. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
12. Michael Ani of Portsmouth on the attack during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Farnborough and Portsmouth at Saunders Transport Community Stadium, Farnborough, UK on 29 July 2026.
Michael Ani in action against Farnborough. Picture: Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages