Pompey player ratings from trip to SunderlandPompey player ratings from trip to Sunderland
Pompey player ratings from trip to Sunderland

Neil Allen’s Portsmouth player ratings from the draw at Sunderland

Pompey battled back to secure a 1-1 draw against Sunderland.

Jamal Lowe’s effort on 24 minutes cancelled out Tom Flanagan’s early opener as it finished all square at the Stadium of Light. It took Pompey’s hopes of a top-two finish out of their hands with two games to play. Here are The News’ chief sports writer Neil Allen’s player ratings from the tense battle at the Black Cats.

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