Porto travel to Marítimo aiming to protect perfect start

Primeira Liga leaders FC Porto, with a perfect record of seven wins from seven, travel to face Marítimo on Saturday looking to extend their winning run.

9 Oct 2026 By Clara Teixeira · senior correspondent

FC Porto travel to Madeira to face Marítimo on Saturday at 18:00, aiming to protect their flawless start to the Primeira Liga season.

Confidence is high following the 3-1 victory over rivals Benfica on September 20th and a 3-1 friendly win against Deportivo La Coruña on October 2nd. Top scorer Gabri Veiga, with four goals in seven appearances, was key in the derby and will be central to the starting lineup. Goalkeeper Diogo Costa is expected to start behind the centre-back pairing of Jan Bednarek and Jakub Kiwior.

Marítimo, currently 11th, pose a typical challenge of an away trip to the islands, but Porto have displayed impressive attacking efficiency, scoring 18 goals while conceding only three. The objective is straightforward: return from the Estádio do Marítimo with another three points to solidify their lead at the top of the standings.