The Blues’ leading scorer took his tally to 13 in the 3-2 success over MK Dons at Fratton Park, with Reeco Hackett netting the other.
There were a number of good Pompey displays in the triumph over their League One rivals and here are our match ratings...
5. Connor Ogilvie - 7
A couple of good overlapping runs in the first half and demonstrated his usual defensive robustness. One awful second-half pass inside was capitalised by Carroll, but the resulting shot was straight at Norris. Photo: Jason Brown
6. Marlon Pack - 7
Dictated Pompey’s player as ever, focusing operating from deep. Early in the second half went chest to chest with fellow Pompey lad Tommy Leigh before the referee intervened. Photo: Gary Oakley
7. Tom Lowery - 7
(Replaced by Owen Moxon on 79 mins) Interesting to see him get the nod ahead of Moxon to partner Pack in the centre of midfield. Barely misplaced a pass all night and always attempting to get the Blues ticking. Photo: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages
8. Paddy Lane - 6
(Replaced by Callum Lang on 62 mins) Teed up Murphy for the opener, but other than that early assist was very quiet. Couldn’t quite click with Williams when the pair had some decent situations on the right flank. Photo: Jason Brown