Sheffield United snatch late win at Portsmouth to climb to 15th | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Portsmouth lost 1-0 to Sheffield United at Fratton Park. Andre Brooks struck in the 90th minute, finishing from close range after a fast break. In the sixth minute of second half stoppage time, Millenic Alli hit the left post as the hosts pressed for a leveller. Portsmouth posted 23 attempts, 58.5% possession and 11 corners yet could not find a way through. The result lifts the Blades from 17th to 15th, while Portsmouth drop from 20th to 21st and visit Charlton next, with the Blades hosting Sheffield Wednesday.

Player of the Match: Andre Brooks decided it with a late winner and added graft in midfield with two shots and 11 accurate passes.

Stat of the Match: Michael Cooper made seven saves, a busy night that underpinned the Blades' smash-and-grab.

Three Things We Learned: Portsmouth created sustained pressure with 23 attempts, 11 corners and 58.5% possession, but lacked a finishing touch. The Blades' defence made 43 clearances, showing how deep they had to defend to survive the siege. Injuries forced Portsmouth to replace Adrian Segecic and André Dozzell (77., 80.), disrupting their midfield balance.