They found themselves 2-0 down as the match entered the final four minutes – then came a shocking capitulation as Southampton ran riot.
The Blues conceded three times in the final four minutes as their miserable run in the Women’s Championship continues, having now lost all six matches.
And here are our player ratings...

9. Erin Mclaughlin - 5
Shot on the stroke of half-time was the closest the Blues came to scoring in the opening 45 minutes, drawing a finger-tipped save from Stenson. Always trying to make something happen. Photo: Jason Brown

10. Emma Jones - 5
(Replaced by Daisy McLachlan on 81 mins) Really not her day, summed up by a late cross in the second half which drifted out of play following a really promising move. Struggled to retain possession, particularly in the second half, and little went right. Photo: Jason Brown

11. Megan Hornby - 6
Pompey's best attacking hope through out, but even then fell disappointing short. Photo: Jason Brown

12. Portsmouth Annie Hutchings. All Images ©Jason Brown [email protected] +44 7545 760582
Pompey's Annie Hutchings in action against Southampton. Picture: Jason Brown Photo: Jason Brown