Trailing to Joao Pedro’s 11th-minute opener, the Blues couldn’t get the ball of Hull in the first half and barely raising any goal threat as they chased and chased.
However, it was a very different Pompey after the break, levelling 19 seconds in and proceeding to cause the hosts problems with an effective pressing game.
Callum Lang struck the bar in stoppage-time and the hosts were booed off at the final whistle – here are our Pompey player ratings...
5. Jordan Williams - 6
(Replaced by Mark Kosznovszky on 90 minutes) Started at left wing-back in place of injured Ogilvie after an impressive substitute appearance against Wrexham. He and Bowat struggled to deal with Hull’s attack down their right in the first half, but were better after the break. Photo: Dan Istitene
6. Terry Devlin - 8 - MOM
(Replaced by Zak Swanson on 74 minutes) - Without a goal since October 2023, then scored two in one half. The first a deflected right-footed shot and the second a header from Murphy’s left-wing cross. Frustratingly, didn’t make the most of several opportunities to deliver a cross or pass from dangerous positions, but he still had a fine game. Also took a right whack in the face from Giles’ shot. And will be disappointed with conceding the second goal. Photo: Graham Hunt
7. Andre Dozzell - 5
Couldn’t get a foothold in midfield for spells of the match, but looked more effective when Pack was introduced alongside him. Ploughed away throughout. Photo: Graham Hunt
8. Luke Le Roux - 5
(Replaced by Marlon Pack on 46 minutes) Kept his place after encouraging return to the team after Wrexham, but a real mixed half. A couple of very clumsy, needless fouls, yet on superb tackle to nick the ball away. Got the final touch to Hull’s second, but shouldn’t be criticised for that. Photo: Simon Roe