It was a dreadful start to 2026 for Pompey, who fell to a 5-0 defeat to Bristol City.
Goals from Adam Randell, Anis Mehmeti, Scott Twine and a double from Sinclair Armstrong brought the Blues back down to earth after Monday’s victory over Charlton Athletic.
Check out the ratings from Ashton Gate.
5. Ibane Bowat - 2
Started really strong and was one of the brighter sparks in a disappointing first half for the Blues. But it was a comedy of errors at the backline for Bristol City’s fourth, with Bowat at the heart of it. After losing the ball on the edge of the area, Bell was able to lay-off Armstrong to put the game to bed. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
6. Terry Devlin - 3
(Replaced by Conor Chaplin on 62 minutes) Unusually sloppy from the full-back, who was operating in a more advanced right-wing back role. Lost possession three times in the opening 15 minutes in a poor showing for the normally-consistent performer. Had a spell in the number 10 role but struggled to make an impact. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
7. Andre Dozzell - 4
Dozzell didn’t do much wrong but was let down by the undoing around him. Always looking to get on the ball and start an attack for the Blues. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
8. Luke Le Roux - 2
(Booked) (Replaced by Harvey Blair on 46 minutes) A first start in two-and-a-half months for the South African. It was a fairly anonymous showing by the midfielder, who struggled to make an impression in the engine room. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages