Colby Bishop’s second-half goal settled the contest 1-0 in the Blues’ favour, yet it was far from a convincing display from John Mousinho’s men.
Cambridge had numerous opportunities and came to regret those missed chances, although there were some decent Pompey performances and here are our on-the-whistle ratings...
13. Colby Bishop - 8 - MOM
Can’t keep a good man down and now 18th of the season for the striker after returning to goal-scoring form against Bolton. An afternoon when given very little service, but he capitalised on it for winner. Photo: NationalWorld
14. Portsmouth midfielder Joe Morrell during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Cambridge United and Portsmouth at the Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, England on 4 March 2023.
Joe Morrell tries to get Pompey going in the first half against Cambridge United. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown
15. Tom Lowery - 6
(Replaced Michael Jacobs on 60 minutes). Terrific to see him back - and the travelling Pompey fans never stopped signing about it. Photo: National World
16. Reeco Hackett
(Replaced Dane Scarlett on 78 minutes) Photo: National World