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...
13. Christian Saydee - 6
(Replaced Joe Morrell on 46 mins) Given a different role to Morrell, operating in a more advanced midfield role with Lowery dropping back. Used ball well and some good driving runs. Photo: Jason Brown
16. Portsmouth forward Paddy Lane (32) under pressure from Fleetwood Town midfielder Josh Vela (8) during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Fleetwood Town and Portsmouth at the Highbury Stadium, Fleetwood, England on 20 January 2024.
Pompey's Paddy Lane holds off Josh Vela against Fleetwood. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown
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