Fleetwood Town 0-1 Portsmouth
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John Marquis' first goal for nearly two months gave Portsmouth a battling League One away win at Fleetwood.
The striker's clinical 16th-minute header - his 12th goal in all competitions this season - stretched Pompey's unbeaten league run to five games.
Ryan Williams' delicious delivery into the box saw Marquis make no mistake from close range to give the visitors the perfect start.
But Fleetwood wasted a string of good chances to at least snatch a draw at Highbury Stadium.
Striker Paddy Madden rifled an effort wide and midfielder Callum Camps forced Portsmouth goalkeeper Craig MacGillivray to parry his powerful drive away.
On-loan Everton defender Callum Connolly headed agonisingly wide for the hosts and fellow loanee Kyle Vassell sent two good opportunities wide.
But Fleetwood goalkeeper Joe Hilton thwarted Michael Jacobs with a smart save and Marquis blazed a chance over as the home side rode their luck in interim boss Simon Wiles' first home game in charge.
Portsmouth are now a point behind second-placed Hull, with a game in hand on the Tigers.
Match report supplied by PA Media.
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