Scott Malone levelled for the Lions on 21 minutes, before George Saville put the home side in front just before the half-hour mark.
Pompey’s hopes of a second-half comeback were thwarted after Callum Johnson was shown a straight red card three minutes after the break.
5. Connor Ogilvie - 7
Defensively sound on his full debut, although given little opportunity to attack. Photo: JPIMedia
6. Ryan Tunnicliffe - 7
Full of energy and work-rate, chipped in with another encouraging display. Photo: JPIMedia
7. Shaun Williams - 7
(Replaced by Michael Jacobs on 61 minutes): Sat deep and distributed the ball well, while providing a welcome physicality. Photo: JPIMedia
8. Reeco Hackett-Fairchild - 8
A rare appearance marked with first Pompey goal and could have even claimed late leveller. Photo: JPIMedia
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