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Join us as we react to the latest Portsmouth fixture, debate the Blues' performance and look ahead to the next outing for the club.

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Upcoming Matches

Norwich City (H) - Sat 16 Aug, 12:30 (Championship)

West Bromwich Albion (A) - Sat 23 Aug, 15:00 (Championship)

Preston North End (H) - Sat 30 Aug, 15:00 (Championship)

 

Sport News 

• This Week's Opposition: Reading

  Pompey's Carabao Cup First Round opponents are picked apart by Jake Smith ahead of Tuesday night's meeting at Fratton Park.

• REPORT: Oxford 0, Pompey 1

  Adrian Segecic's debut goal was enough to secure victory for the Blues on the opening day of the 2025/26 Championship season.

• This Week's Opposition: Oxford United

  Jake Smith shares the key facts and important numbers behind the Blues' first opponent of the 2025/26 Championship season.

• Pompey Live Returns For 2025/26

  Jake Smith, Kirsty Roxanne and James Wilson will continue to front Express FM's matchday coverage of Portsmouth FC.

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Episodes

• A Dream Start - Monday 11th August

  Monday, 11 August 2025

  1 hour 4 minutes

  All of the action from matchday 1 of the 2025/26 Championship season is reviewed by Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Mitchell Jones.

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• Onward To Oxford - Friday 8th August

  Friday, 8 August 2025

  1 hour 10 minutes

  As a new Championship season beckons, Jake Smith sits down with David Howes and Mark Magee to look ahead to the upcoming campaign.

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• Going With The Flo - Monday 4th August

  Monday, 4 August 2025

  60 minutes

  Sam Macey joins Jake Smith to review Pompey's 1-0 victory over PEC Zwolle at Fratton Park, where new loan signing Florian Bianchini hit the ground running with a debut assist to set up Tom Waddingham's late winner!

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• Finalising The Friendlies - Friday 1st August

  Friday, 1 August 2025

  58 minutes

  Jake Smith hosts with Tom Malley and Joe Wood in tow to discuss the week’s big Pompey news.

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• Reining In The New Season - Monday 28th July

  Monday, 28 July 2025

  1 hour 1 minute

  Get set for the new season with the return of The Football Hour, hosted by Jake Smith, Tom Chappell and Andy Chandler!

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• 2024/25 Season Highlights - Friday 30th May

  Friday, 30 May 2025

  52 minutes

  Replay the highs and lows of Pompey’s maiden season back in the Championship after 12 years away.

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• Looking At The Broader Picture - Monday 26th May

  Monday, 26 May 2025

  53 minutes

  An overall assessment of the 2024/25 English football season with Jake Smith, Sam Macey and Pepe Lacey.

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• Big Fat Quiz Of The Season - Friday 23rd May

  Friday, 23 May 2025

  55 minutes

  Jake Smith puts the knowledge of James Wilson and Andrew Barnard to the test in Express FM’s annual End of Season Pompey Quiz.

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• Moving On - Monday 19th May

  Monday, 19 May 2025

  54 minutes

  Portsmouth’s retained list is picked apart by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Andrew Barnard.

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• 2024/25 Season Review (Part II) - Friday 16th May

  Friday, 16 May 2025

  1 hour 1 minute

  Jake is back with Tom Malley and Joe Wood to review the second half of Portsmouth’s 2024/25 Championship campaign.

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• 2024/25 Season Review (Part I) - Monday 12th May

  Monday, 12 May 2025

  53 minutes

  The first half of Pompey’s maiden season back in the Championship after 12 years away is analysed by Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Joe Wood.

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• When The Chips Are Down - Friday 9th May

  Friday, 9 May 2025

  54 minutes

  Jake Smith sits down with Portsmouth Women head coach Jay Sadler and loanee defender Jazz Bull to review the success of the team’s first season in the Championship.

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• Sweet 16th For Pompey - Monday 5th May

  Monday, 5 May 2025

  54 minutes

  Saturday’s Championship curtain closer against Hull City is discussed by Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Mark Magee.

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• Set For The Season Finale - Friday 2nd May

  Friday, 2 May 2025

  1 hour 11 minutes

  A look ahead to the final matchday of the 2024/25 EFL season with Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Matt Corrick.

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• Another Sweet Escape - Monday 28th April

  Monday, 28 April 2025

  59 minutes

  Sunday’s 4-0 win over Blackburn Rovers for the Pompey Women, who have now also secured their second tier safety, is dissected by Jake Smith, Pepe Lacey and Ian Chiverton.

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• Looking Up The Table - Friday 25th April

  Friday, 25 April 2025

  1 hour 11 minutes

  Jake Smith hosts the show for the 500th time, welcoming Eric Coleborn and Andrew Barnard on with him to help preview Pompey’s penultimate match of the season.

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• Home & Hosed - Tuesday 22nd April

  Tuesday, 22 April 2025

  56 minutes

  Pompey’s survival-securing victory over Watford on Easter Monday is analysed by Jake Smith, Mark Coates and Charlie Sinclair.

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• Colby’s Canaries Culling - Sunday 20th April

  Sunday, 20 April 2025

  1 hour 25 minutes

  Jake Smith and Sam Macey deliver reaction to Portsmouth’s 5-3 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road on Good Friday.

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• Norwich Up Next - Thursday 17th April

  Thursday, 17 April 2025

  52 minutes

  The Blues’ Good Friday meeting with Norwich City at Carrow Road is previewed by Jake Smith, Brendan Tuttiett and Daniel Emery.

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• Rocking Rob To The Rescue - Monday 14th April

  Monday, 14 April 2025

  56 minutes

  A panel comprised of Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Ryan Honey is tasked with recapping the events of Portsmouth’s 2-2 draw with Derby County at the weekend.

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• Seconds Away From A Stalemate - Friday 11th April

  Friday, 11 April 2025

  1 hour 32 minutes

  Jake Smith sits down with David Howes and Chris Parsons to analyse Pompey’s midweek loss at Coventry and preview Saturday’s meeting with Derby County.

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• Beaten In Bermondsey - Monday 7th April

  Monday, 7 April 2025

  1 hour 3 minutes

  Reaction to Pompey’s 2-1 defeat to Millwall at The Den with Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Mark Magee.

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• Into The Lions’ Den - Friday 4th April

  Friday, 4 April 2025

  57 minutes

  On this episode, Jake Smith is helped by Sam Macey and Joe Wood to preview Portsmouth’s next Championship match away at Millwall.

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• End Of March Musings - Monday 31st March

  Monday, 31 March 2025

  57 minutes

  Joined by Kevin Stokes and Alex Fletcher, Jake Smith provides reaction to Pompey’s 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers at the weekend.

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• The Final Stretch - Friday 28th March

  Friday, 28 March 2025

  1 hour 22 minutes

  Portsmouth’s Championship clash with Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Andrew Barnard and David Howes.

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• Honours Even In The Derby - Monday 24th March

  Monday, 24 March 2025

  54 minutes

  Jake Smith, Kirsty Roxanne and Charlie Sinclair provide reaction to Pompey’s goalless draw with Southampton in the Barclays Women’s Championship at the weekend.

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• Rivalries Renewed - Friday 21st March

  Friday, 21 March 2025

  1 hour 7 minutes

  With the help of head coach Jay Sadler, Jake Smith and Ian Chiverton look ahead to Portsmouth’s Barclays Women’s Championship clash with Southampton at St Mary’s.

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• Downed At Deepdale - Monday 17th March

  Monday, 17 March 2025

  1 hour 11 minutes

  Analysis and reaction following a mixed weekend of results for Portsmouth’s men and women brought to you by Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Ryan Honey.

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• Typical Pompey - Friday 14th March

  Friday, 14 March 2025

  1 hour 18 minutes

  To reflect on the Blues’ midweek defeat to Plymouth Argyle at Fratton Park, Jake Smith is joined in the studio by Eric Coleborn and Joe Wood.

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• More Joy In The Division (For Portsmouth) - Monday 10th March

  Monday, 10 March 2025

  1 hour 2 minutes

  Jake Smith is joined by Kevin Stokes and Pepe Lacey to reflect on the Blues’ huge win over Championship leaders Leeds United at the weekend.

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