He’s among a number of players to have opened their Blues account on their first appearance for the club.
Here are 14 others who, since 2001, netted at least one goal on their Pompey debut….
5. Kyle Bennett - August 2015
Part of Paul Cook's massive overhaul in the summer of 2015, Kyle Bennett scored twice and laid on the other in a 3-0 triumph over Dagenham & Redbridge. Picture: Joe Pepler Photo: Joe Pepler
6. Jermain Defoe - February 2008
Recruited from Spurs on deadline day, Jermain Defoe announced his Fratton Park arrival with a debut goal in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea. Picture: Nigel French/Empics Photo: Nigel French
7. Prince Boateng - September 2009
Recruited from Spurs by Paul Hart, Prince Boateng scored on his Pompey bow in a 3-2 defeat to Bolton at Fratton Park. Picture: Clive Rose/Getty Images Photo: Clive Rose
8. Peter Crouch - August 2001
Crouch enjoyed two productive spells at Fratton Park, but it all began with a goal eight minutes into his Pompey debut during a 2-2 draw at Wolves Photo: -