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REACTION: Express FM's Jake Smith speaks with Pompey Supporters' Trust treasurer Donald Vass and sculptor Douglas Jennings following the unveiling of the Jimmy Dickinson statue at Fratton Park.

After a tremendous first-half and a nerve wracking second away at Barnsley Tuesday night, the Blues are now sitting pretty at the top of the League One table. With two away games in the space of a week we now head back down South to Fratton Park to take on Lincoln City!

After a 95th-minute equaliser from Colby Bishop saw the Blues gain a point at Derby County on Saturday, we’re back on the road again for a midweek fixture up north in Barnsley.

The Blues fought hard against Peterborough United to come from a goal down to claim a 3-1 victory in their previous league fixture. Now Pompey will be looking to secure another win as they take a 384 mile round trip to Pride Park, where Derby County await.

Portsmouth Football Club and the Pompey Supporters' Trust have together announced that the Jimmy Dickinson statue will be unveiled to supporters on Saturday the 23rd of September.

Portsmouth FC Women head coach Jay Sadler sat down with Express FM's Jake Smith to talk about the season so far and Sunday's trip to Parkside.

After the midweek penalty shoot-out defeat in the Carabao Cup to the same opponent, Pompey are preparing to take on Peterborough United - This time it’s League One football on the agenda.

21-year-old midfielder Tino Anjorin has signed for Portsmouth FC on a season-long loan deal from Premier League outfit Chelsea.

After a game of 2 halves, the Blues were awarded an extra point in their Papa Johns Trophy clash in midweek when they won on penalties against the Fulham Under 21s, following a 3-3 draw in normal time. Attention now turns, however, back to League One football…

The Blues were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw with Cheltenham Town at the weekend, however it’s time for a break from the league now - It’s time to kick-off this season’s Papa John’s Trophy.

After Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Exeter, the Blues make a swift return to Fratton Park… This time Cheltenham Town the visitors for Pompey’s 2nd home match this week.

The games are coming thick and fast now the new season has begun and Pompey will be looking to secure back-to-back league wins when they take on Exeter City on home soil.

The Blues’ second outing to The New Lawn Stadium ended in triumph as we head into the second round of the Carabao Cup. A brace from Kusini Yengi and a goal from Swanson saw Pompey go from 1-0 down to secure a 3-1 win against Forest Green Rovers in midweek.

First game of the season back at Fratton Park started in a dramatic downpour as the Blues had to fight to secure a point against Bristol Rovers with a late equalizer from Kusini Yengi.

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Jake Smith sat down with Portsmouth FC director Eric Eisner for an interview exclusive to Express FM prior to the Blues' first game of the season.

20-year-old midfielder Alex Robertson has joined the Blues on a season-long loan deal from Premier League and Champions League holders Manchester City.

After a summer of new signings and pre-season friendlies, the Blues are back at Fratton Park to kick-off the 2023/24 campaign, with John Mousinho at the helm for the start of his first full season in management! For this curtain-raiser, the Blues play host to Bristol Rovers.

23-year-old shot-stopper signs for Portsmouth on a 1-year deal following his departure from Huddersfield Town at the end of last season.

19-year-old forward Abu Kamara has arrived at Fratton Park on a season-long loan deal from Championship outfit Norwich City.

The 25-year-old defender arrives at Fratton Park on a 2-year-deal following his departure from Lincoln City this summer.

Portsmouth have this morning completed the signing of Australian striker Kusini Yengi.

Northern Ireland international Gavin Whyte has joined Pompey on a 3-year deal.

Defender Jack Sparkes joins Portsmouth on a 2-year deal with the option for a further 12 months to be taken up at the end of that contract.

The 26-year-old has been announced as Pompey's 6th summer signing as John Mousinho continues to bolster his squad ahead of the new campaign.

John Mousinho has named Anthony Scully as his 5th signing of the 2023 summer transfer window.

Pompey have secured the signature of 19-year-old midfielder Terry Devlin.

The 21-year-old forward arrives for an undisclosed fee from Premier League side AFC Bournemouth.

John Mousinho has revealed defender Conor Shaughnessy as Portsmouth's second signing of the summer transfer window.

It has today been confirmed that Reeco Hackett has joined Lincoln City for an undisclosed fee.

Goalkeeper Will Norris has today been confirmed as Pompey's first signing of the summer transfer window.

The Tornante Company will take ownership of the Portsmouth Women’s side from the start of the 2023/24 season.

Important dates for your diary as we begin to look ahead to Portsmouth Football Club's 125th Anniversary season and a 7th consecutive year in League One.

Portsmouth Football Club has today revealed its retained list, following the conclusion of the 2022/23 season.

Pompey’s last away game of the season ended in a stalemate at Pride Park as the Blues left Derby County with The Rams still in with a chance of promotion. Now there’s just 1 match left for John Mousinho’s side, who take on Wycombe Wanderers at Fratton Park.

Pompey’s Play-Off dreams came to an end last time out and they now prepare to enter their 7th season in League One. 2 games remain this season however… Derby County are up next!

Pompey are now into their 4th consecutive league stalemate, as the battle for Play-Offs sails further into the distance.

Pompey’s Play-Off hopes were dealt an even bigger blow at the weekend when they were held to a 3rd consecutive league stalemate - Shrewsbury Town the guilty party on the other end of a 1-1 scoreline. Next up, the Blues return to John Mousinho’s old stomping ground, Oxford United.

Easter Monday didn’t bring much hope for the Blues’ Play-Off march as we were goalless at home to Morecambe. Now looking to get goals in the net as we take on Shrewsbury Town. Pompey’s next opponent…

After a Good Friday stalemate with MK Dons put a slight dent in their Play-Off hopes, the Blues will be looking to rise back to winning ways on Easter Monday - Morecambe the opponents for Matchday 41…

Last Saturday marked the beginning of the 125th Anniversary of Portsmouth Football Club as the Blues welcomed former players from down the years back to Fratton Park and secured a 1-0 win against Forest Green Rovers. In-form MK Dons are Pompey’s next opponent…

Son of Blues legend Jimmy Dickinson, Andrew spoke to Express FM before Saturday's clash with Forest Green Rovers at Fratton Park.

Pompey In The Community CEO Clare Martin MBE and club historian Colin Farmery provide insight into Portsmouth FC's 125th Anniversary celebrations.

The Blues had to fight back to secure a 2-2 draw against Port Vale last Saturday. Let’s hope they can get back to winning ways as we head back to PO4 this Saturday to celebrate 125 years of Portsmouth Football Club, who take on bottom of the league Forest Green Rovers.

It was defeat in midweek for a heavily changed Blues side in the Hampshire Senior Cup, but they’ll be looking to record a 3rd consecutive league victory when they take on Port Vale this weekend.

The Blues got back to winning ways on Tuesday night with a 3-1 victory at snowy Accrington. They’ll be looking to record back-to-back away wins this weekend when they travel West to take on Bristol Rovers.

Pompey have suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time under John Mousinho, following Saturday’s 1-0 loss at home to league leaders Sheffield Wednesday. Up next, a trip to Accrington Stanley awaits the Blues.

Tuesday’s loss at Barnsley was Pompey’s first since they suffered a defeat by the same scoreline away at Plymouth a month ago. This weekend they go from playing one South Yorkshire side to another, although this time on home turf.

It’s back on the road for the Blues again after Saturday’s victory at Cambridge. Oakwell is the midweek destination for John Mousinho’s side, who are now unbeaten in 5.

Pompey Women captain Danielle Rowe and head coach Jay Sadler look ahead to Sunday’s clash with Nottingham Forest.

There is a huge opportunity for the Pompey Women this weekend, who are just 90 minutes away from a place in a national cup final!

After back-to-back home victories for the Blues, it’s time to hit the road again - Destination: The Abbey Stadium.

The broadcast of Sunday's clash with Nottingham Forest will commence at 1pm for a 2pm kick-off.

Pompey’s back-to-back helping of home fixtures concludes just days after their 4-0 thrashing of Cheltenham Town at PO4. Bolton Wanderers the next to challenge the Blues, so far unbeaten on home soil under John Mousinho.

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Treasurer of the Pompey Supporters Trust, Donald Vass reveals the latest on the creation of the Jimmy Dickinson and when fans can expect to see it erected.

Last week’s goalless draw at Lincoln served as Jon Harley’s first game as assistant to head coach John Mousinho. He’ll get his first taste of Fratton Park from the dugout this weekend… Cheltenham Town the visitors.

Portsmouth Football Club has today unveiled former Blues defender Jon Harley as assistant head coach to John Mousinho

Cupid’s arrows were targeted on Pompey in midweek as Dane Scarlett helped the Blues to a 1-0 win at home to Burton Albion. Next up, from one mythological creature to the other… The Imps of Lincoln await at Sincil Bank.

The Blues return to Fratton Park for midweek next, having been defeated by Plymouth Argyle away from home on Saturday. Burton Albion making the journey to the South Coast for this one.

Following last week’s 1-1 draw with Barnsley at Fratton Park, the Blues hit the road again and the destination this time around is Devon, where Plymouth Argyle await John Mousinho’s men.

Pompey suffered their first defeat under new boss John Mousinho at Peterborough last week. This time around however the Blues are back on home soil, they welcome Barnsley to PO4.

Northern Irish winger Paddy Lane has joined the Blues on a permanent deal from Fleetwood Town.

Pompey have today completed loan signing of Di’Shon Bernard from Manchester United until the end of the season.

After back-to-back victories to begin the reign of John Mousinho at Portsmouth, this weekend offers the new head coach’s toughest challenge yet - Peterborough United the opponents!

John Mousinho got off to the perfect start as Blues head coach at the weekend, guiding Pompey to a 2-0 victory over Exeter City at PO4. His first away match is coming up… Fleetwood Town the hosts.

Exclusive interviews with Andy Cullen, John Mousinho and Richard Hughes conducted by Matt Drabble.

Portsmouth Football Club has today appointed John Mousinho as the first team’s new head coach.

Back to Fratton for the first time since Danny Cowley’s dismissal for Pompey, as a new era beckons for the Blue Army…

It’s back to Bolton for The Blues this weekend following Tuesday night’s 1-0 defeat to The Trotters in the Papa John’s Trophy.

The Pompey FA Cup weekender continues - This time it’s the women in action and looking to book their place in the 4th Round. To get there however, they’ll need to get past Championship leaders London City Lionesses away from home.

Game number 2 of 2023 sees managerless Pompey in FA Cup 3rd Round action. Premier League outfit Tottenham Hotspur play host to The Blues for the first time at their brand new stadium!

We take a look at the potential candidates to succeed Danny Cowley at Fratton Park, following his dismissal on Monday night.

Portsmouth Football Club has today announced that Danny Cowley has been relieved of his duties as head coach.

2023 has arrived and The Blues have the luxury of a home fixture to kick-off the New Year - Charlton Athletic the visitors.

Following Pompey’s Boxing Day stalemate at St. James Park, we prepare now for the final game of 2022. Ipswich Town the opponents as the Blues return to home soil.

Pompey’s last outing saw them defeated by 2 goals to nil at home to MK Dons, making it 6 games without victory in League One. Up next, Boxing Day football in Devon - Exeter City the opponents for this one.

After the midweek win over Stevenage in the Papa John’s Trophy, it’s now MK Dons who travel down South, for the Blues’ first home league game on a Saturday since October!

The Blues are winless in 5 league matches and have slumped down to 8th as a result of last Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Adams Park. Up next it’s Papa John’s Trophy Round of 16 action at Fratton Park.

43 days after their last league win, the Blues will be desperate to get the show back on the road. Wycombe Wanderers welcome them to Adams Park this weekend for matchday number 18 in League One.

The Blues sealed their spot in the Last 16 of the Papa John’s Trophy with victory away at Ipswich on Tuesday night but this weekend attention turns to The FA Cup Second Round and the visit of MK Dons to Fratton Park.

Matchday 17 in League One is looming for Pompey and it’s a day ahead of the usual schedule for this week’s visit of Derby County to PO4.

Following a week of trophy and cup action, League One football is back on the agenda for Pompey. A trip to Morecambe awaits for Danny Cowley’s side on matchday 16.

A 1-1 draw with Wimbledon on Tuesday night saw the Blues progress to the knockout stages of the Papa John’s Trophy. Now it’s time for even more cup action… The FA Cup is back for the new season!

Consecutive 1-1 draws at Fratton Park have put Pompey’s promotion aspirations on hold, with Danny Cowley’s side having now won just 1 of their last 7 in League One. A week of cup games await, starting with the visit of AFC Wimbledon to PO4 in the Papa John’s Trophy.

The Blues failed to build upon their win at Forest Green when they took on Oxford on Tuesday night, coming away from Fratton Park with just a singular point. Next up it’s home action again, this time Shrewsbury Town are the visitors.

After Saturday’s return to winning ways in the league for Pompey it’s time for a flurry of home fixtures, starting with the midweek visit of Oxford United to PO4.

4 games without a win in League One has sent Pompey on a slippery slope down to 5th in the table. Monday’s televised defeat to Charlton represented a 2nd loss in that 4-game period - An unwelcome spell that Danny Cowley will this weekend be eager to put behind him.

A return to league football is on the cards for Pompey next. Danny Cowley’s Blues will be looking to return to winning ways after 3 games without a league victory.

Attention returns to League One this weekend as Fratton Park opens its gates for the second time this week. Matchday number 11 awaits - Fleetwood Town the opponents for Pompey.

Following the Blues’ first league defeat of the campaign at Ipswich on Saturday, attention now turns to the Papa John’s Trophy and it’s the Aston Villa Under-21s who make the trip down to Fratton Park.

After a fortnight away due to the international break, Pompey are back in action this weekend. Promotion hopefuls Ipswich Town await Danny Cowley’s unbeaten Blues at Portman Road.

There may be no mens game this weekend but there is a match for the Pompey Women. Cup action awaits for Jay Sadler’s side at Lederle Lane.

It’s 8 games unbeaten in the league for Pompey since the start of the new season and they have a chance to make it 9 this weekend, with Plymouth Argyle making the trip across to Fratton Park.

After 10 days away it’s time to welcome football back and it’s matchday number 8 for the Blues in League One - The Pirelli Stadium the venue for tonight’s return to action.

Prior to Tuesday’s EFL Trophy defeat to Crawley, Pompey had gone top of League One after beating Port Vale by a goal to nil away from home. It’s a return to league action for the Blues this weekend, and a chance to extend their lead at the summit.

Another cup competition comes around for Pompey this midweek and it’s another away trip for Danny Cowley’s side. Crawley Town await for the first group stage game of this season’s Papa John’s Trophy.

After Tuesday’s Carabao Cup exit in South Wales, the Blues turn their attention back to league matters this weekend. Vale Park is the venue for Port Vale versus Portsmouth - The first meeting between the two sides in over 22 years!

After a 3-1 win over Bristol Rovers at the weekend, it’s time for Pompey to turn their focus away from league matters. The Carabao Cup Second Round awaits and it’s South Wales the destination once again for the Blues.

As per news broken earlier this week, the League One and League Two Squad Salary Cap has been abolished, following the intervention of the PFA.