With manager Keith Curle naming a much-changed team at Fratton Park, which fringe players staked their claim for a regular first-team place? Find out with our player ratings...
5. Ryan Watson
Wore the captain's armband on his first start in three months and for an hour it was as if he'd never been away. Always sought out the ball and looked for the positive option once in possession. Understandably faded late on... 7.5
6. Shaun McWilliams
Clocked important minutes following his appendix operation and lost none of his energy in the middle of the park, though played second fiddle to his midfield partners... 6.5
7. Scott Pollock
Good on the ball in the first-half and his corners led to a couple of chances, but Pompey's superiority in the second-half forced him to take more of a backseat... 7
8. Joe Martin
First appearance since going off at Scunthorpe in early October and marked it by delivering a superb first-time cross for the opener. Struggled against Harness in defence though and had to be withdrawn due to injury... 6.5