Portsmouth Vs Arsenal Highlights, FA Cup 3rd Round: Martinelli Hat-trick Sends Gunners Into Fourth Round

Good evening, football fans! This is the start of our live blog covering Arsenal’s match against Portsmouth. Stay tuned for pre-match updates and line-ups as they are released.

• Fixture: Portsmouth vs Arsenal

• Series: FA Cup 2025-26 Third Round

• Venue: Fratton Park, Portsmouth

• Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026

• Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Live Streaming: SonyLIV

• Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network

Arsenal and Portsmouth have played each other 71 times across all competitions. The Gunners hold a head-to-head advantage with 33 wins, compared to 14 victories for the Pompey. 24 games have ended as draws. The last time these two sides met was in the 2019-20 FA Cup, where Arsenal won 2-0 away. In fact, Arsenal last lost to Portsmouth in January 1957.

Action to start soon from Fratton Park between Portsmouth and Arsenal. Lots of changes to the Arsenal XI, from the one that faced Liverpool in midweek.

Portsmouth 0-0 Arsenal 0'

Here we go! Kick-off at Fratton Park as the hosts kick things off against the Gunners.

Portsmouth 0-0 Arsenal 1'

Colby Bishop has given Porstmouth the lead! Arsenal just cannot clear the ball from the right as Conor Chaplin shot is saved by Kepa but the Gunners keeper cannot save the shot from Bishop!

What a start for the hosts!

Portsmouth 1-0 Arsenal 3'

Arsenal level it up via a corner. Christian Norgaard ends up finishing a scrappy goal but they will take it. Both teams level after a frenetic start.

Portsmouth 1-1 Arsenal 8'

The early goal has lifted the mood at Fratton Park with fans in buoyant mood. Arsenal have levelled it up but the hosts really look to give it a go.

Portsmouth 1-1 Arsenal 14'

Pompey may be struggling in the EFL Championship, but they are really giving it a go today. Gunners are really finding it hard to boss the midfield, with the PL leaders not able to tick their passes.

Portsmouth 1-1 Arsenal 20'

Pompey finding it hard to contain the Gunners via corners. Gabriel Martinelli, who has had a couple tough few days and here too, heads the Gunners in front. A tough start but the PL leaders lead now.

Portsmouth 1-2 Arsenal 25'

Gabriel Martinelli is released through by Mikel Merino but the Brazilian slips as his shot goes wide off the post. A golden chance to bury the game but the Brazilian misses.

Portsmouth 1-2 Arsenal 30'

Big guns are all on the Arsenal bench today and there might be some who could come on. Saka, Rice to name a few with Havertz also in the fray.

Portsmouth 1-2 Arsenal 36'

Seems like Portsmouth FC player Harvey Blair has gone down and holding his groin. Looking grim for the player and will be subbed off. Franco Umeh-Chibueze comes on.

Portsmouth 1-2 Arsenal 40'

Zak Swanson cannot control the former Chelsea winger Madueke, who is taken down in the penalty area and the ref immediately points to the spot. Wow, would you believe it! Madueke hits it wide. A horrendous spot-kick.

Portsmouth 1-2 Arsenal 43'

Gunners lead by a goal but the hosts still in it.

Portsmouth 1-2 Arsenal

Second Half away with Arsenal looking to add more goals in this half and kill off the tie.

Portsmouth 1-2 Arsenal 47'

Gabriel Martinelli adds his second and scores Arsenal's third as they go 3-1 up against Pompey. The hosts go to sleep as Gabriel Jesus passes it low to Martinelli who finishes it with ease.

Portsmouth 1-3 Arsenal 51'

Ref Tony Harrington is giving a foul to each Arsenal play and awarding to the visitors. That has infuriated the home fans, who are not liking the ref's attitude.

Portsmouth 1-3 Arsenal 56'

Connor Ogilvie replaces Conor Shaughnessy

Marlon Pack replaces Luke Le Roux

Portsmouth 1-3 Arsenal 62'

Jurriën Timber replaces Ben White

Kai Havertz replaces Gabriel Jesus

Martin Odegaard comes on for Ethan Nwaneri

Portsmouth 1-3 Arsenal 70'

Gabriel Martinelli scores his hat-trick via a corner (Again!). Gunners' fans are over the moon as they can now start thinking about their fourth round appearance.

Portsmouth 1-4 Arsenal 72'

Marli Salmon comes on and the 16-year-old becomes the youngest player to feature for Arsenal in the FA Cup.

Portsmouth 1-4 Arsenal 76'

It's all Arsenal at the moment and with 10 minutes left, the Gunners will look to make some changes before the full-time.

Portsmouth 1-4 Arsenal 81'

After last two seasons wherein the Gunners have exited the tournament in the third round, Mikel Arteta can finally rejoice with his team headed to the fourth round.

Portsmouth 1-4 Arsenal 86'

Kai Havertz misses a chance to make it five but does not matter as Gunners seal fourth round progress.

Portsmouth 1 Arsenal 4