The Pompey players celebrate Sam Hughes' second-half own goal which set them on their way to victory against Burton Picture: Simon DaviesThe Pompey players celebrate Sam Hughes' second-half own goal which set them on their way to victory against Burton Picture: Simon Davies
The Pompey players celebrate Sam Hughes' second-half own goal which set them on their way to victory against Burton Picture: Simon Davies

'Boy, can he defend... so consistent... second-half inspiration' - Neil Allen's Portsmouth match ratings as Burton are beaten and Blues keep pace with Ipswich

Check out our match ratings from Pompey’s 2-0 win at Burton in League One.
By Neil Allen
Published 13th Sep 2022, 22:06 BST

The Blues maintained their unbeaten start to the season and kept pace with league leaders Ipswich thanks to a Sam Hughes own goal on 59 minutes followed by Colby Bishop’s sixth goal of the season four minutes before the full-time whistle.

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(Replaced by Josh Koroma on 77 minutes): Couldn’t buy a foul first half as Burton targeted him, but showed maturity to carry on and produce another good display.

9. Ronan Curtis - 8

(Replaced by Josh Koroma on 77 minutes): Couldn’t buy a foul first half as Burton targeted him, but showed maturity to carry on and produce another good display. Photo: National World

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(Replaced by Jay Mingi on 88 minutes): For all his effort and commitment, not been presented with many goal-scoring chances of late. So what a finish to convert Dale’s late cross.

10. Colby Bishop - 8

(Replaced by Jay Mingi on 88 minutes): For all his effort and commitment, not been presented with many goal-scoring chances of late. So what a finish to convert Dale’s late cross. Photo: NationalWorld

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(Replaced by Joe Pigott on 76 minutes): Never afraid to put himself about and never shirks a challenge. Unfortunate to have a goal ruled out after adjudged to have fouled defender in build-up.

11. Dane Scarlett - 8

(Replaced by Joe Pigott on 76 minutes): Never afraid to put himself about and never shirks a challenge. Unfortunate to have a goal ruled out after adjudged to have fouled defender in build-up. Photo: NationalWorld

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