The second-half goal from Brown was the only goal of the game. Portsmouth won 1-0 (0-0) away to Fleetwood Town in the England League One.
The first half finished 0-0 and it took until the 60th minute before Lee Brown scored to make it 1–0 for Portsmouth, a goal that decided the game.
Both teams play again on Saturday with Fleetwood hosting Plymouth, and Portsmouth host Wigan.