Shrewsbury could well feel hard done-by to be held to a 1-1 draw, having deservedly taken the lead through Rob Street in the second half, before reduced to 10-men following Tom Flanagan’s dismissal.
Pompey may have avoided defeat, yet few can emerge from the encounter with any credit whatsoever, as the season limps towards its frustrating finish – and here are our player ratings...
. Portsmouth midfielder Joe Pigott shoots during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Shrewsbury Town and Portsmouth at Montgomery Waters Meadow, Shrewsbury, England on 15 April 2023.
Joe Pigott fires in a first-half shot on his return to John Mousinho's line up at Shrewsbury. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown
. Matt Macey - 7 - MOM
Is the only player who can come out of the match and hold his head high. One decent first-half save and good second-half block. His team-mates were poor - not the keeper. Photo: None
. Joe Rafferty - 6
Put in a couple of balls from the right, but couldn’t establish a threatening relationship with Dale down that flank. Defensively solid during the match, as ever. Photo: National World
. Sean Raggett - 5
Loose pass led to the attack which provided Shrewsbury’s goal. Otherwise comfortable at the back and in control. Pompey’s issues were undoubtedly further up the pitch. Photo: NationalWorld
. Clark Robertson - 6
(Replaced by Di'Shon Bernard on 90 minutes) The pick of the defence, while his diagonal passing once again a useful outlet. Pompey’s defending wasn’t the issue and he was solid throughout. Photo: National World
. Connor Ogilvie - 6
Back in the side after injury and Mr Reliable at least showed some consistency with his performance. It was his far-post head which was turned home by Pack for the leveller. Photo: National World
. Portsmouth forward Colby Bishop during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Shrewsbury Town and Portsmouth at Montgomery Waters Meadow, Shrewsbury, England on 15 April 2023.
Leading scorer Colby Bishop in the action against Shrewsbury. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown
5. Conor Shaughnessy - 7
Makes everything look so easy and very dominant, barely giving Shrewsbury a sniff of goal. Photo: Jason Brown
6. Jack Sparkes - 7
Not too many of those testing crosses on this occasion, but always a willing outlet, was involved in the second goal and defensively sound. Photo: Jason Brown
7. Marlon Pack - 9
Comfortably the outstanding player of the first half, while his long throw provided the assist for Kamara’s goal. Then popped up to convert Lane’s left-wing cross to make it 2-0. Photo: Jason Brown
8. Joe Morrell - 8
(Replaced by Christian Saydee on 77 mins) - Always looking to up the tempo and produced one great driving run late in the first half into the opposition box. So good at making Pompey tick, yet Mousinho opted to bring him off with 13 minutes to go while on a booking. Photo: Jason Brown