John Mousinho made three changes and switched to a back three for the trip to a cold Highbury Stadium and deservedly took the lead through a classy Abu Kamara goal in a first-half they controlled.
It was more open and ragged after the break, but the Blues managed to retain their lead, albeit with Will Norris having little to do, and here are our Pompey player ratings...
9. Abu Kamara - 9 - MOM
(Replaced by Jack Sparkes on 78 mins) A touch of class with his goal, not just the touch which fooled Josh Earl but then the sweet left-footed finish from 25 yards. His pressing picked the pockets a fair few times in the first half and generally an absolute pest for Fleetwood to deal with. Photo: Jason Brown
10. Tom Lowery - 8
(Replaced by Connor Ogilvie on 84 mins) Grew into the first half and one lovely piece of skill on the touchline created a chance for Bishop. Switched to more of a holding role in the second half after Morrell went off and at the heart of everything. Very impressive. Photo: Jason Brown
11. Colby Bishop - 7
Just not going for him at the moment, with a couple of great chances either blocked or saved. Noticeably frustrated mid-way through the second half with the lack of protection from the referee, yet continued to plug away. Photo: Bryn Lennon
12. Portsmouth midfielder Marlon Pack (7) during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Fleetwood Town and Portsmouth at the Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood, England on 20 January 2024.
Marlon Pack launches a Pompey attack in the first half against Fleetwood. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown