Andre Brooks struck a 90th-minute winner to give Sheffield United a 1-0 victory at Portsmouth, securing their first away success in six games and breathing new life into their play-off ambitions. His close-range finish came at the end of a contest that the home side had largely controlled, only to be punished for a succession of missed chances.
The result leaves Chris Wilder's team six points off the top six and keeps them firmly in the hunt, while John Mousinho's Portsmouth remain just a point above the relegation zone. For both managers it was a stark illustration of football's fine margins, as United's late precision contrasted sharply with Pompey's wastefulness in front of goal.
Pompey On Top As Chances Go Begging
United's on-loan Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips was handed his first start since March last year, but much of the early play flowed in the opposite direction as Portsmouth seized control of the first half. The tone was set when Millenic Alli cut in from the left and clipped a cross towards the far post, where Ebou Adams arrived to head narrowly over the bar.