West Ham United defeats Portsmouth 3-1 in Carabao Cup comeback

West Ham United secured a 3-1 comeback victory against Portsmouth in the first round of the 2026-27 Carabao Cup at the London Stadium. After falling behind in the 30th minute to a deflected strike from Portsmouth's Adrian Segecic, West Ham responded with three goals in seven minutes. Taty Castellanos scored twice, including a header to seal the win, while captain Jarrod Bowen added a goal to take the lead.

The victory marks a successful start to the season for manager Nuno Espirito Santo following the club's relegation from the Premier League. The match was also notable for the presence of West Ham co-owner David Sullivan in the stands.

Off the pitch, West Ham is reportedly looking to strengthen its attacking options further before the transfer window closes. The club is in talks to sign strikers Bamba Dieng and Troy Parrott to bolster the squad.