Portsmouth moved closer to a place in the knockout stages with a 4-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Telford.
Connor Ronan's 25-yard free-kick gave Wolves an early lead, but Nicke Kabamba and Kal Naismith quickly put Pompey in control and a Connor Johnson own goal after half-time gave them a two-goal cushion.
Wolves substitute Donovan Wilson reduced the deficit before another replacement, Dan Smith, confirmed Portsmouth's victory.
#Pompey Reserves move top of #PLCup Group D with a 4-2 win at Wolves: https://t.co/w3c9ApNYbx pic.twitter.com/PFQZdfKQNO
— Portsmouth FC (@officialpompey) February 7, 2017
The result means that with one match remaining Pompey top Group D on eight points, one ahead of Everton, who have a fixture in hand. Wolves are third on five points, one ahead of Norwich City.
If Everton avoid defeat to Norwich City, Portsmouth will be three points above third place with a far superior goal difference going into their final group match at home to the Toffees on Monday 27 February.
🎥 @scottse11ars gives his views following his Under 23 side's 4-2 defeat to @officialpompey #WWFC https://t.co/fAFoOvuIT6
— Wolves (@OfficialWolves) February 7, 2017
Wolves' final tie is at Norwich City on the same night, but before then they are back in Premier League 2 action when they entertain Stoke City next Wednesday.
See: Premier League Cup explained | PL Cup tables
(Photos courtesy of Colin Farmery/Portsmouth FC)
