Sunderland closed the gap to the automatic promotion places to just two points after a hard-fought win over Portsmouth.
Wilson Isidor's early goal, his third in four games, proved the difference between the two sides. Portsmouth battled hard and put up stout resistance even after Marlon Pack's second-half red card, but the Black Cats held on for another crucial home win.
Here’s how we rated the Black Cats...
9. Adil Aouchiche
Unlucky to see a very good effort deflected wide and put some good balls into the box, though was fortunate to get away with some slack play early in the second half. 6 | Getty Images
10. Eliezer Mayenda
An excellent pass set Isidor away from the opening goal, another important goal contribution. Continued to be a threat and unfortunate to have one goalbound effort cleared just in front of the line in the second half. 7 | Getty Images
11. Wilson Isidor
Took his goal superbly well and it was his pace and awareness that forced Marlon Pack into fouling him and earning a red card. Has recaptured his best form and is proving such a livewire. 8 | Owen Humphreys/PA Wire
12. Dennis Cirkin
Had a positive impact and offered a valuable outlet overlapping on the left through the second half. 7 Photo: Stu Forster