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Road traffic delays close to kick-off meant that as the game got under way, a number of fans were still taking their seats.
But it did not take Portsmouth long to settle into things as they took an early lead with a well-taken goal by Min-hyeok in the fifth minute.
Marlon Pack launched a long throw into the penalty area that Watford failed to clear, and when the ball was
Cohen Bramall is grateful for an “amazing time” with Portsmouth – and says he expects the Blues to challenge for the Championship play-offs next season.
The 29-year-old former Rotherham, Lincoln and Colchester left-back made 12 Championship appearances, four of them starts, after arriving at Fratton Park from the Millers in January on a short-term deal.
The one-time Arsenal youngster told BBC Radio Solent that not being offered a new contract
Hull threatened with a number of long throws into the box early on and one of them nearly resulted in a goal as the ball bounced around with players wrestling for control before it dropped behind past the post.
Their fast start was rewarded in the 18th minute as Gustavo Puerta whipped in a corner that was met by Crooks who smashed it in on the volley with his left
After Portsmouth’s win over Blackburn a few weeks ago, I had a quick word with one of the coaching staff. I offered my congratulations and pointed out safety was now potentially just a couple of wins away.
The response was, “I might be able to sleep at night then.” I don’t think they were joking. This is the pressure of a relegation battle.
It’s worth reflecting on what Portsmouth have
Straight after victory over Watford was confirmed Portsmouth’s Championship status for another season, Mousinho was looking forward.
The 38-year-old will get the chance over the summer to add to his squad and prepare themselves for another gruelling campaign in the Championship.
“It’s a brilliant achievement, but it is just that,” he told BBC Radio Solent.
“It’s the next building block in terms of where we need to go next as
Cardiff City’s defeat by Stoke City means Derby move one point clear of the bottom three, while Portsmouth are a further three points ahead in 19th spot with four matches remaining.
The return of Bristol City loanee Atkinson to Portsmouth’s starting line-up after seven games out with a calf injury was one of five changes John Mousinho made after the midweek defeat at Coventry City.
After a last-gasp goal
Rob Atkinson says he will be “forever grateful” for the opportunity Portsmouth have given him this season and is desperate to help keep the club in the Championship.
The 26-year-old, who has been on loan at Pompey from Bristol City since January, was heavily involved in the 2-2 draw with Derby on Saturday, scoring twice and also turning into his own net.
His 91st-minute equaliser could yet prove to be
It’s not an exaggeration to say that Frank Lampard’s team selection for Wednesday’s home game against Portsmouth (20:00 BST) is the biggest call of his short managerial career so far with the Sky Blues.
Brad Collins’ confidence is clearly gossamer-thin after another high-profile error, for which he was at least partially culpable along with Liam Kitching, ultimately costing City potentially something against Burnley.
But his likely replacement Ben Wilson is
Portsmouth asserted some early pressure on Blackburn and were good value for their half-time lead.
The first big chance came through dangerman Murphy who beat his man down the left and whipped in a searching ball that was just poked behind by a defender with Colby Bishop waiting in the middle.
The Blues took the lead midway through the first half when Murphy picked up the ball on the left,
Josh Murphy scored one goal and set up the other as Portsmouth beat QPR to continue their surge away from the relegation zone with a third straight win.
Murphy put Pompey in control just after half-time as he skipped inside to bend a curling finish beyond Paul Nardi.
The winger then set up Matt Ritchie to slam home from close range and double his side’s advantage almost immediately.
Rangers defender