Held at the Blues’ Hilsea training ground, the game consisted of four 30 minute periods, involving 22 players, and developed into a rout, with seven goals after the hour mark.
Kusini Yengi grabbed three, with other scorers including Anthony Scully, Colby Bishop, Tom Lowery, Christian Saydee and Zak Swanson.
Inevitably with an emphatic result such as that, there were a number of very strong performances – and here are our Pompey player ratings...
. Portsmouth defender Zak Swanson during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Havant & Waterlooville FC and Portsmouth at Westleigh Park, Havant , United Kingdom on 15 July 2023.
Zak Swanson was among Pompey's scorers in their 9-1 demolition of Crawley in a behind-closed-doors friendly Photo: Jason Brown
. Will Norris - 7
(Replaced by Josh Oluwayemi on 91 mins) Had very little to do apart from picking the ball out of the net when Harry Forster netted. Not afraid to come off his line and has enjoyed a solid start to life at Fratton Park so far, albeit in friendlies. Photo: Portsmouth FC
. Zak Swanson - 7
(Replaced by Harry Jewitt-White on 61 mins) Lovely right-footed volley, brimming with superb technique, from the edge of the area to give Pompey the lead. Always keen to get forward from right-back and picked up right where he left off after injury in February Picture: Rogan/Fever Pitch Photo: Rogan
. Ryley Towler - 6
(Replaced by Conor Shaughnessy on 61 mins) Not his usual self and looked below par on occasions, caught out of position and sloppy in possession. Put it down to a rare off-day. Played on the left-hand side of defence. Photo: Sarah Standing
. Regan Poole - 7
(Replaced by Sean Raggett on 48 mins) A first glimpse of him in Pompey colours since arriving from Lincoln. Operated as the right-sided centre-half and looked in control, while demonstrating some composed moments on the ball, using it well. Photo: Portsmouth FC
. Connor Ogilvie - 7
(Replaced by Jack Sparkes on 61 mins) Noticeably getting forward a lot more, being a regular presence in the final third during his time on the pitch. Won a 60th-minute penalty after taking a hefty kick as he fired in a shot on goal, with the spot-kick converted by Bishop to make it 2-1 - 7 Photo: Jason Brown
. Marlon Pack - 7
(Replaced by Ben Stevenson on 61 mins) Back to normal after a slow start to the pre-season friendly schedule and dictated play nicely in the centre of the pitch. Such a strong presence and makes players around him tick. Photo: Jason Brown
. Joe Morrell - 7
(Replaced by Tom Lowery on 61 mins) Enjoying an impressive pre-season, picking up where he left off at the end of last term. Such a key performer for the Blues and it’s heartening to see him in such encouraging early summer form. Photo: Jason Brown
. Terry Devlin - 6
(Replaced by Anthony Scully on 61 mins) Missed the last two friendlies to attend a wedding and has yet to really fire during pre-season. Loves to get forward, breaking into the box, but missed several golden opportunities and should have helped himself to at least one goal. Still settling in, though, and needs patience. Photo: Portsmouth FC
1. Will Norris - 7
(Replaced by Josh Oluwayemi on 91 mins) Had very little to do apart from picking the ball out of the net when Harry Forster netted. Not afraid to come off his line and has enjoyed a solid start to life at Fratton Park so far, albeit in friendlies. Photo: Portsmouth FC
2. Zak Swanson - 7
(Replaced by Harry Jewitt-White on 61 mins) Lovely right-footed volley, brimming with superb technique, from the edge of the area to give Pompey the lead. Always keen to get forward from right-back and picked up right where he left off after injury in February Picture: Rogan/Fever Pitch Photo: Rogan
3. Ryley Towler - 6
(Replaced by Conor Shaughnessy on 61 mins) Not his usual self and looked below par on occasions, caught out of position and sloppy in possession. Put it down to a rare off-day. Played on the left-hand side of defence. Photo: Sarah Standing
4. Regan Poole - 7
(Replaced by Sean Raggett on 48 mins) A first glimpse of him in Pompey colours since arriving from Lincoln. Operated as the right-sided centre-half and looked in control, while demonstrating some composed moments on the ball, using it well. Photo: Portsmouth FC