John Mousinho’s men fought back from Hakeeb Adelakun’s early goal to earn a 2-1 triumph through Paddy Lane and Regan Poole.
Despite dominant for most of the game, the Blues looked a little leggy and lethargic following the recent heavy schedule, yet managed to see out another three points.
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. Goal, Portsmouth forward Paddy Lane (32) scores, Portsmouth 1-1 Lincoln City during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Portsmouth and Lincoln City at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, England on 23 September 2023.
Paddy Lane nets an eighth-minute equaliser for Pompey in front of the Fratton End against Lincoln. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown
. Will Norris - 7
One nervy moment when he made an excellent take, only to drop the ball, before making a good stop. Then produced a match-winning save in stoppage time to deny O’Connor’s header at point-blank range. Photo: Jason Brown
. Joe Rafferty - 7
Always an important outlet for Pompey down the right and developing a decent understanding with Lane. Put some questioning balls into the box in the first-half especially, while such a reliable figure defensively. Photo: Jason Brown
. Regan Poole - 7
The match winner against his former club, although there was no celebration from the defender. Another strong display, especially in the dying stages with Pompey getting a little nervy. Photo: Jason Brown
. Conor Shaughnessy - 7
Such a dominant figure in the air and largely faultless display from the big centre-half who is proving an inspired capture. Some big headers late on and another impressive showing. Photo: Jason Brown
. Jack Sparkes - 7
(Replaced by Ryley Towler on 90 minutes) A bit of a mixed bag after recalled for the injured Ogilvie. Mistake led to first goal and seemed to lose confidence for remainder of the first half, playing it safe, until a lovely cross in stoppage-time headed home by Poole. Some good balls into the box second half. Photo: Jason Brown
. Marlon Pack - 7
One tremendous tracking tackle on Hackett in the second half and one again a fierce presence in the middle of the park. Had to dig in late on as the game became a little fraught, but saw his side to another win. Photo: Jason Brown
1. Will Norris - 6
Too casual with his pass to help gift Lincoln a penalty, then dived to his right to keep out Mandroiu’s awful spot-kick. Overall, the keeper's kicking was unusually shaky. Did well to punch the ball away in the second half from under his bar. Captain for the afternoon. Photo: Jason Brown
2. Joe Rafferty - 7
Out of contract in the summer so potentially his last match, hopefully not. Turned in a characteristic rugged defensive display and the reliable presence in a much-changed team. Photo: Jason Brown
3. Ryley Towler - 8 - MOM
Only his sixth league outing of the season, but replaced Raggett and looked a class act. Comfortable on the ball, fed Sparkes with one excellent pass in the first half. Magnificent tackle on Makama to prevent him scoring after the break. Photo: Jason Brown
4. Conor Shaughnessy - 7
Remained a fixture in a changed back line, albeit switching to the right-hand centre-half to accommodate Towler. Dominated aerially, strong on the ground, what a signing he’s been. Photo: Jason Brown