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.
9. Ronan Curtis - 5
Ran himself into the ground, but couldn’t inspire Blues, while dead-ball delivery was poor. Photo: JPIMedia
10. George Hirst - 6
Ploughed away and picked up plenty of bruises, but not given enough service. Photo: The News
11. Aiden O'Brien - 5
(Replaced by Tyler Walker on 70 minutes): A very quiet night, barely able to influence on the ball. Photo: JPIMedia
12. Clark Robertson - 6
(Replaced Denver Hume on 63 minutes): Introduced to shore things up but could do nothing about goal a minute later. Photo: JPIMedia
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