The Blues were leading through Tyrese Shade’s sixth-minute goal, his first for the club since joining from League One Burton,
However, their Austrian keeper gifted the visitors an equaliser on 59 minutes when Ben Johnson’s cross from the right went straight through his hands and Jack McGlynn capitalised.
Then, 13 minutes from time, Schmid push out Ethan Galbraith’s shot and Ben Wilmot headed into an empty net to send the visitors to the top of the Championship.
And here are our Pompey ratings...
13. Portsmouth defender Regan Poole (5) during the EFL Championship match between Portsmouth and Stoke City at Fratton Park Stadium, Portsmouth, England on 7th November 2026
Regan Poole in action against Stoke. Picture: Jason Brown | Jason Brown
14. Thomas Waddingham - 6
(Replaced Adrian Segecic on 65 mins) Very few goal openings to capitalise on. | Jason Brown
15. Rocco Shein - 6
(Replaced Marlon Pack on 75 mins) A rare appearance these days but did okay | Jason Brown
16. Zak Swanson - 6
(Replaced Jayden Meghoma on 75 mins) Came on at left-back to give late energy. | Jason Brown