Portsmouth can consider themselves to have done a good job this weekend, even if their draw with Sunderland does leave them in the hands of Barnsley.

They say familiarity breeds contempt, which might mean these two spice up their future encounters after playing each other twice in a month. There's a strong possibility they could meet in the play-offs as well, if both fail to get into the top two.

The draw didn't really help either side, but Pompey will be the happier of the two after holding Sunderland to another damaging stalemate. They went behind to Tom Flanagan's early goal, but were able to find an equaliser through Jamal Lowe and then hang on for a valuable point.

They now look likely to finish third, unless the top two slip up, meaning Jack Ross' side could be waiting for them in a second Wembley showdown. Failing that, there could be Charlton Athletic srpinging a surprise and making the final this time out.

Whatever does happen, Kenny Jackett sprung a surprise with his team selection and that's where we start our look at three things we learnt from Pompey this weekend.

Kenny Jackett's bold selection

James Vaughan hasn't impressed during his short spell at Fratton Park, but he got the nod ahead of EFL Trophy hero Ollie Hawkins.

It was a bold move and one that ultimately didn't work, with Vaughan taken off after less than an hour.

They're resilient

This was a tough fixture for Pompey, but they've proven to be a match for Sunderland twice now; but not got the better of them.

They proved themselves to be a tough side, hanging on for the draw, but if they're going up via the play-offs they might need a more proactive approach in some matches.

Jamal Lowe's class

It's easy to rave about Lowe, but the former Hemel Hempstead player has been superb for Pompey this season.

He's got Championship class, he's quick and agile with a wicked finish too. He bagged the leveller and looked to be the dangerman for Pompey.