The Blues came out 5-4 winners in the shoot-out after it had finished 2-2 in normal time. Kenny Jackett’s men have now set up a home tie in the last 32 having gone unbeaten in their three group matches. Bradley Lethbridge and Anton Walkes struck in either half for the Blues. Pompey’s penalty scorers were Gareth Evans, Ellis Harrison, Ryan Williams, Paul Downing and Brandon Haunstrup. Here’s how Neil Allen rated the Blues players in the shoot-out triumph at Oxford.
9. Josh Flint
(replaced by Gareth Evans on 46 mins) Another hand in a goal - 7 | JPIMedia Photo: Joe Pepler
11. Bradley Lethbridge
(replaced by Ellis Harrison on 63 mins) Lovely to see maiden goal - 7 | Freelance Photo: Graham Hunt
12. Ben Close
(replaced Harvey Rew on 46 mins) Strengthened hold on midfield - 7 | Freelance Photo: Joe Pepler