Pompey slipped to successive Championship defeats after late, late heartbreak against Sheffield United.
John Mousinho’s men should have established a comfortable first-half lead, only to spurn a glut of goal-scoring opportunities and end up going in at the break 0-0.
They didn’t offer as much of a threat after the break, yet still had their moments and were still the better team.
However, on a Blades counter-attack following a Pompey free-kick, Andre Brooks slid the ball into the net at the far post for a 90th-minute winner.
And here are our Pompey player ratings...
1. Millenic Alli (27) of Portsmouth crosses the ball during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Portsmouth and Sheffield United at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, UK on 14 February 2026.
Millenic Alli delivers a cross against Sheffield United in Pompey's 1-0 defeat. Picture: Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
2. Nicolas Schmid - 7
Could do absolutely nothing about Sheffield United's winner after being left exposed on the counter-attack. Otherwise called upon to do very little. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
3. Terry Devlin - 7
His usual energetic and bustling self down the right flank, but didn’t quite have the attacking spark usually associated with him. Still, was defensively solid. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
4. Regan Poole - 7
Brilliant block on Bamford at the start of the second half to deny a goal opportunity, while one superb cross-field pass teed up an early chance for Alli. Very comfortable and another strong showing . | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages