The visitors doubled their lead after 25 minutes through captain Ed Foster, who converted a powerful penalty corner drag flick past the Portsmouth goalkeeper. The second half continued in similar fashion to the first, with Henley dominating position and territory. The second half followed a similar pattern, with both teams trading possession and chances. The second half was a more open affair. Substitutes Simon Taylor and Nicholas Segrue made their presence felt early in the second half, restoring Henley's earlier link up play, but by this stage tired legs began to show.

Source: Express January 22, 2026 08:46 UTC