The second half was better for Portsmouth as Aaron Mokoena went close and Dave Kitson and Hayden Mullins forced fine saves from Barnet keeper Dean Brill.

BBC: Portsmouth 0-1 Barnet

Dave Kitson had a snatched chance but saw his header sail wide while Hunt conjured Reading's best attempt when his right-footed drive was well saved by Harper.

BBC: Newcastle 3-0 Reading

One of the few incidents of note saw unlucky home striker Dave Kitson, who has still to score for Stoke, replaced by Richard Cresswell after falling awkwardly in the six-yard box and hurting his knee.

BBC: Stoke 1-0 West Brom