Terry Devlin was Jordan Cross' Pompey man of the match against Reading. — Terry Devlin was Jordan Cross' Pompey man of the match against Reading. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages

placeholder image — Terry Devlin was Jordan Cross' Pompey man of the match against Reading. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages

‘Rustiness showed’, ‘frustrating to watch', ‘moment to savour’: Jordan Cross’ Portsmouth ratings from weak Reading cup exit

By Jordan Cross

Pompey writer

Published 12th Aug 2025, 21:52 BST

Updated 12th Aug 2025, 21:56 BST

The Pompey ratings are in from tonight’s Carabao Cup clash with Reading.

Do you agree with how Blues writer Jordan Cross saw it at Fratton Park?

Composed and stoic when on for the final 30 minutes for Bowat.

17. Regan Poole 5

Composed and stoic when on for the final 30 minutes for Bowat. | Alun Roberts/ProSportsImages

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18. Jordan Archer

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19. Michael Ani

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20. Fraser Thomas

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