The Tractor Boys established a first-half lead through Jade Philogene and George Hirst and were comfortable throughout against a Blues side containing five changes, including Josef Bursik in for Ben Killip.
John Mousinho’s men didn’t lose heart, however, and ploughed away, with substitute Marlon Pack heading home a consolation from Swift’s corner in stoppage time to make it 2-1.
And here are our player ratings...
9. Mark Kosznovszky - 5
(Replaced Florian Bianchini on 74 minutes) A baptism of fire for the Hungarian in what was his full debut in the Championship. Asked to occupy the right wing, although didn’t look entirely comfortable in wide situations and had little impact. Photo: Simon Roe
10. Minhyeok Yang - 6
(Replaced by Makenzie Kirk on 74 minutes) Involved for the first time since the Carabao Cup defeat to Reading and a real mixed bag. Had a golden opportunity to level on 33 minutes, but took an extra touch and the chance was gone. Does have a bit of creative promise about him, though. Photo: Simon Roe
11. Colby Bishop - 6
Had little service, but never stopped running and chasing, particularly lost causes. A second-half header drew a save from Palmer at the foot of his far post, Photo: Graham Hunt
12. Minhyeok Yang of Portsmouth during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Ipswich Town and Portsmouth at Portman Road, Ipswich, England on 27 September 2025.
Minhyeok Yang is possession for Pompey at Ipswich. Picture: Jez Tighe/ProSportsImages Photo: Jez Tighe