The high-flying hosts were in ruthless form as they racked up a 4-0 victory. Despite the scoreline, there were some good performances from the Cobblers. Here are our player ratings...
5. Michael Harriman
Joined attacks in the first-half and was sound defensively. Unable to stop the cross as Pompey doubled their lead in the second, though he was outnumbered on Town's left... 6 Photo: Pete Norton
6. Christopher Missilou
His driving runs from deep were a feature of the first-half as Town got bodies forward and troubled Portsmouth, but that attacking threat subsided after half-time and he was hooked after the third goal... 6
7. Jack Sowerby
Pompey's willingness to sit off meant he saw plenty of the ball and could enjoy possession, a rarity for Town midfielders in recent times. Knitted some nice moves together in the first 45... 6.5 Photo: Pete Norton
8. Sam Hoskins
His pressing forced a mistake within seconds of the restart and it could - and should - have led to at least a penalty, if not a goal. That moment aside though there was little else to shout about... 5