Many feared the worst, particularly having dismissed Danny Cowley earlier in the week, yet the Blues put up a fight to lose 1-0 against the Premier League side.
A number of strong, battling displays came throughout Pompey’s team, but some in particular stood out. Here are our player ratings...
13. Colby Bishop - 7
(Replaced by Joe Pigott on 85 mins) Battled away up front, attempting to stretch the play as much as he could. Given little opportunity, but always puts everything in. Photo: NationalWorld
14. Portsmouth forward Recco Hackett tackles Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pape Matar Sarr during the FA Cup 3rd round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, United Kingdom on 7 January 2023.
Reeco Hackett challenges Spurs' Pape Matar Sarr during the FA Cup third-round clash. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown
15. Louis Thompson - 6
(Replaced Ryan Tunnicliffe on 75 mins) - Great reception from the travelling fans after four-and-a-half months out injured and received a booking for a booking for a full-blooded challenge on Bryan Gil. Photo: NationalWorld
16. Josh Koroma - 6
Had pace and movement on the counter to threaten, but disappointingly several times couldn’t retain the ball or hold it up. Photo: None