Matt Scrafton's player ratings: Defenders on top as organised and well-drilled Blackpool seal huge three points against Portsmouth

Jerry Yates struck eight minutes from time to hand Blackpool a huge 1-0 win against high-flying Portsmouth at Fratton Park yesterday.

By Matt Scrafton

Published 21st Feb 2021, 07:00 BST

Here's how Pool's players rated:

7. Kevin Stewart - 7/10

Calm and controlled display. One wayward pass aside, brought quality in the middle of the park for Pool.

Put in a good shift but his delivery from crosses was poor in the main, aside from one for Ellis Simms in the first-half.

A real danger in the first-half but offered little in the second, despite getting into some good positions.

Did little wrong but was brought off at half-time having been booked and to stop him from picking up a second yellow.

Won Pool the game with a moment of quality. Had been well-marshalled up until then, despite coming close early on.

For Simms, 46' Looked bright and energetic after coming on at the interval. Direct, pacy runs offer something different.