Championship round up: Galway native Conor Shaughnessy scores to boost Pompey's survival hopes

Republic of Ireland international Callum O'Dowda quickly halved the deficit but the Bluebirds were unable to find a leveller.

Burnley's Jaidon Anthony (left) and Portsmouth's Conor Shaughnessy battle for the ball recently. Photo credit: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire.

Galway native Conor Shaughnessy claimed his first goal of the season as Portsmouth boosted their Championship survival hopes by leapfrogging fellow strugglers Cardiff in the table thanks to a 2-1 victory.

Colby Bishop poked Pompey into an early lead at Fratton Park before defender Shaughnessy headed home to double the advantage with just 17 minutes on the clock.