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...
17. Joe Pigott
(Replaced Colby Bishop on 85 mins) Photo: Nationalworld
18. Michael Jacobs
(Replaced Joe Morrell on 85 mins) Photo: National World
19. Ronan Curtis
(Replaced Owen Dale on 87 mins) Photo: National World
20. Portsmouth defender Sean Raggett heads the ball during the FA Cup 3rd round match between Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, United Kingdom on 7 January 2023.
Sean Raggett heads clear against Spurs. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages Photo: Jason Brown