Ryan Hardie’s 65th-minute strike after a Louis Thompson error was enough to seal victory for the hosts.
The loss is Pompey’s first in nine games and leaves them eight points adrift of the play-offs with nine game remaining.
5. Mahlon Romeo - 6
Defensively sound, but frustratingly struggled to create down the right flank. Photo: The News
6. Joe Morrell - 6
Pompey’s best central midfielder on the night, but some sloppy occasions in second half. Photo: JPIMedia
7. Louis Thompson - 6
(Replaced by Ryan Tunnicliffe on 70 minutes): Caught in possession for the goal but still put in a tremendous shift. Photo: JPIMedia
8. Denver Hume - 5
(Replaced by Clark Robertson on 63 minutes): Could make little inroads down the left and brought off in a bid to tighten up defensively. Photo: JPIMedia
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