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Sport News
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REPORT: Southampton 0, Pompey 0
The first league South Coast Derby in over 13 years ends goalless despite plenty of huff and puff from Pompey at St Mary's.
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This Week's Opposition: Southampton
A closer look at the Blues' rivals ahead of Sunday's South Coast Derby at St Mary's.
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WSL 2 Preview - Bristol City vs Portsmouth
Kirsty Roxanne looks ahead to the Blues’ next match in the WSL 2.
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Express FM announces September South Coast Derby coverage
Express FM has announced full coverage of this weekend’s South Coast Derby as Portsmouth take on Southampton in the Championship on Sunday - the first league meeting between the two rivals since April 2012.
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Episodes
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South Coast Stalemate - Monday 15th September
Monday, 15 September 2025
Jake Smith welcomes Pompey+ presenter George Wedlake and fellow Blues fan Alex Fletcher on to the show to review Sunday’s goalless draw with Southampton.
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Closing In On Derby Day - Friday 12th September
Friday, 12 September 2025
In preparation for the upcoming South Coast Derby, Jake Smith hosts a special 2-hour long preview show with the help of David Howes and Tom Chappell.
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Wildcats Win At Westleigh - Monday 8th September
Monday, 8 September 2025
Sunday’s opening day WSL 2 defeat for Pompey at the hands of Durham is reviewed by Jake Smith and club director Eric Coleborn.
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Home On Loan - Friday 5th September
Friday, 5 September 2025
Reaction to Portsmouth’s summer transfer business, notably the deadline day return of Conor Chaplin on loan from Ipswich Town.
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The Deadline Day Double-Header - Monday 1st September
Monday, 1 September 2025
Jake Smith is helped live in the studio by Tom Chappell and Andrew Barnard to react to Pompey’s deadline day dealings.
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Preparing For PNE - Friday 29th August
Friday, 29 August 2025
The Blues’ next Championship fixture against Preston North End at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Pepe Lacey and Dan Waldren.
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Resilient On The Road - Monday 25th August
Monday, 25 August 2025
With the help of David Howes and Brendan Tuttiett, Jake Smith hosts an assessment of Pompey’s 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion at the weekend.
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Going West (Brom) - Friday 22nd August
Friday, 22 August 2025
A full preview of the Blues’ Championship clash with West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns, presented by Jake Smith, Mark Magee and Andrew Barnard.
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Sargent Leads Chirping Canaries To Victory - Monday 18th August
Monday, 18 August 2025
Jake Smith, Jay Clements and Joe Wood discuss Portsmouth’s home defeat to Norwich City at the weekend.
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Round 1 Retirees - Friday 15th August
Friday, 15 August 2025
Pompey’s Carabao Cup First Round defeat to Reading is picked apart by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Reece Hawkins.
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A Dream Start - Monday 11th August
Monday, 11 August 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Interviews
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Politely RebelliousKeshia Stewart and Leah Wallace from Politely Rebellious joined Paul Marsh on Express FM.
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Connors Toy LibraryAbby Jones and Coralie Graham join Paul Marsh on Express FM to discuss Connors Toy Library, a children's charity here in the city.