Portsmouth face a daunting FA Cup third-round test on Sunday 11th january as they welcome Premier League leaders Arsenal to Fratton Park, softfootball reported. Pompey are currently fighting to keep their Championship status, sitting just one point above the relegation zone after 24 league matches.
While John Mousinho's side enjoyed a brief four-game unbeaten spell late in 2025, that momentum was halted by a heavy 5-0 defeat away to Bristol City on New Year's Day.
The south coast club were then handed a short break after their clash with Ipswich Town was postponed due to a frozen pitch, allowing their injury-hit squad some much-needed recovery time. Home form offers a small source of hope, with Portsmouth losing just once in their last six outings at Fratton Park.
