'Unlikely hero, Awful mistake threatened defeat, Best performance since February': Neil Allen's Portsmouth player ratings against Blackburn

Ibane Bowat was the unlikely hero as Pompey fought back from behind to claim a crucial 2-1 victory.

Trailing at half-time to Yuki Ohashi’s opener, John Mousinho’s men levelled on 62 minutes through Callum Lang’s first of the season, finishing off Josh Murphy’s cross.

Then, 11 minutes from time, Conor Chaplin’s right-wing corner was headed home by Bowat to secure a 2-1 triumph.

It was a priceless win for the Blues, lifting them into 21st - a point outside the relegation zone - and here are our player ratings…

13. John Swift (8) of Portsmouth on the attack during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, England on 13 December 2025.

John Swift on the attack against Blackburn. Picture: Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages Photo: Graham Hunt

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14. Colby Bishop - 6

(Replaced Minhyeok Yang on 46 mins) His arrival saw Lang move out to the right flank. No scoring opportunities, but strength and hold-up play were useful. Photo: Graham Hunt