'Pompey did it, but made it hard for themselves'

Portsmouth are safe in the Championship for another season

Portsmouth have done it and to achieve survival with two matches remaining is a fine achievement.

Once again they made it hard for themselves though. They've won 5 of their past 7 home matches but all by just a single goal.

They were the better side in the first half but lost momentum after taking the lead and then squandered a number of decent chances to make the game safe.

John Mousinho felt his side were worse against 10 men. Somehow they managed to keep the ball in the corner flag for most of second half stoppage time.

Planning for next season will already have begun but for now everyone connected with the club should celebrate mission accomplished.