Portsmouth 2 Oxford United 1: Neil Allen's verdict - Ref justice as unpopular match official hands Blues promotion boost

Portsmouth secured their promotion to League One with a 2-1 victory over Oxford United in the final match of the season. The referee for the game was Ben Toner, who was making his first appearance at Fratton Park. Despite being an unpopular match official among some fans, Toner proved to be decisive in the game and made several key decisions that helped Portsmouth secure their promotion.

One of Toner's most important decisions came in the second half when he awarded a penalty to Portsmouth after a foul by Oxford United defender John Lundstrand. The penalty was converted by Portsmouth striker Jamal Lowe, and it put the Blues in a commanding 2-0 lead.

Toner also made several other key decisions throughout the game, including awarding a yellow card to Oxford United midfielder Gavin Whyte for a foul on Portsmouth defender Idris El Mizdhar. The decision was controversial among some fans, but it ultimately helped to keep the game under control and prevent any further incidents from occurring.

Overall, Toner's performance in the match was widely praised by both teams and their supporters. Despite being an unpopular match official among some fans, he proved to be fair and impartial throughout the game and made several key decisions that helped Portsmouth secure their promotion.