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…
17. Todd Cantwell (10) of Blackburn Rovers on the attack is challenges by Hayden Matthews (14) of Portsmouth during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Portsmouth and Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, England on 13 December 2025.
Hayden Matthews challenges Blackburn's Todd Cantwell. Picture: Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages Photo: Graham Hunt
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