Ryan Kavuma-McQueen was Pompey's man of the match at Bristol City. — Ryan Kavuma-McQueen was Pompey's man of the match at Bristol City. | Jason Brown

placeholder image — Ryan Kavuma-McQueen was Pompey's man of the match at Bristol City. | Jason Brown

‘Best player on pitch’, ‘no threat’, ‘injected missing desire’: Jordan Cross’ Portsmouth ratings from Bristol City defeat

By Jordan Cross

Pompey writer

Published 29th Aug 2026, 17:01 BST

Updated 29th Aug 2026, 17:43 BST

The ratings are in from Pompey’s defeat to Bristol City this afternoon.

Do you agree with Blues writer Jordan Cross’ marks out of 10 from Ashton Gate?

Came on and looked to craft openings as Blues sought way back into the game.

17. John Swift 5

Came on and looked to craft openings as Blues sought way back into the game. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages

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18. Daniel Bielica

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19. Regan Poole

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20. Odin Bailey

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