Joe Pigott was handed his Pompey debut in today's League One curtain raiser at Sheffield Wednesday. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Encouraging start to Blues career... Showed all-round talents... Mobile, energetic and can finish - Neil Allen's ratings for Sheffield Wednesday v Portsmouth

Pompey’s 2022-23 League One campaign kicked off at Sheffield Wednesday this afternoon.

By Neil Allen
Saturday, 30th July 2022, 5:06 pm
Updated Saturday, 30th July 2022, 5:14 pm

Danny Cowley gave debuts to five of his starting XI at Hillsborough, while Marlon Pack marked his second bow for the Blues.

The outcome was a breathless 3-3 at Hillsborough – and here are our player ratings...

1. Josh Griffiths - 5

Distribution let him down in the first half and will be disappointed at manner of second goal. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

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2. Joe Rafferty - 7

Really encouraging start to Pompey career. Some important blocks, particularly from Gregory in second half. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

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3. Michael Morrison - 7

Despite lack of pre-season, stood firm and showed his defensive qualities and willingness to scrap. Pic: Portsmouth FC.

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4. Sean Raggett - 7

Looked a little rusty at first, but full of heart and bravery as ever. Headed one off line in second half. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

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