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Back In Blue Is Our Abu - Monday 10th August

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57 minutes | Monday, 10 August 2026
With the help of father-son duo Kevin and Freddie Stokes, host Jake Smith sits down to discuss Pompey’s Carabao Cup First Round defeat to West Ham United and the permanent return of Abu Kamara.
1 hour 2 minutes | Friday, 7 August 2026
The Blues’ upcoming Carabao Cup First Round tie against West Ham United at the London Stadium is previewed by Jake Smith, David Howes and Mark Magee.
1 hour 2 minutes | Monday, 3 August 2026
Portsmouth’s final pre-season outing, an away fixture against SV Darmstadt 98 out in Germany, is assessed by Jake Smith, Andrew Barnard and Hayden Smith.
53 minutes | Friday, 31 July 2026
Jake Smith is joined alongside Joe Wood and Frankie Hullett to discuss the latest Pompey news.
60 minutes | Monday, 27 July 2026
Prepare yourself for the new football season with the inaugural episode of Express FM’s long-running Pompey talk show, hosted by Jake Smith with Tom Malley and Sam Macey for company.
53 minutes | Friday, 29 May 2026
A compilation of every goal scored for and against Portsmouth on their way to securing Championship safety.
56 minutes | Monday, 25 May 2026
Jake Smith is joined in the studio by Pompey Women head coach Jay Sadler for an exclusive post-season chat.
53 minutes | Friday, 22 May 2026
Express FM’s annual End of Season Pompey Quiz returns! Jake Smith plays the role of quizmaster with Kirsty Roxanne and Kevin Stokes competing for this year’s crown.
52 minutes | Monday, 18 May 2026
Portsmouth Football Club’s retained list is thoroughly picked apart by Jake Smith, Henry Deacon and Tom Malley.
1 hour | Friday, 15 May 2026
A comprehensive assessment of the second half of Portsmouth’s 2025/26 SkyBet Championship season with Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Joe Wood.
53 minutes | Monday, 11 May 2026
Jake Smith calls upon Kevin Stokes and Joe Wood to help reflect on matchdays 1-23 of Pompey’s 2025/26 SkyBet Championship campaign.
53 minutes | Friday, 8 May 2026
Topics such as Andre Dozzell’s move to D.C United, the planned redevelopment of the Fratton Park pitch and the start of the 2025/26 EFL Play-Offs are all covered in this episode by Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Danny Thompson.
55 minutes | Monday, 4 May 2026
Jake Smith, David Howes and Mitchell Jones review the events of the Blues’ final day meeting with Birmingham City in PO4.
1 hour 1 minute | Friday, 1 May 2026
Pompey’s final game of the 2025/26 Championship season against Birmingham City at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Brendan Tuttiett.
55 minutes | Monday, 27 April 2026
Assigned with analysing Portsmouth’s 3-1 win on the road at Stoke in the Championship, Jake Smith is joined on the show alongside Tom Malley and Charlie Sinclair.
58 minutes | Friday, 24 April 2026
A panel comprised of Jake Smith, Sam Macey and Eric Coleborn sit down to discuss the Blues’ Championship survival and their midweek thrashing by title winners Coventry City.
55 minutes | Monday, 20 April 2026
Jake Smith is helped by Kevin Stokes to review Pompey’s 1-0 victory over Leicester City at Fratton Park, a result which puts the Blues within touching distance of securing Championship safety.
1 hour 28 minutes | Friday, 17 April 2026
Portsmouth’s midweek win against Ipswich Town under the lights at Fratton Park is analysed by Jake Smith, David Howes and Mark Magee.
1 hour 3 minutes | Monday, 13 April 2026
Saturday’s snatch-and-grab victory for Portsmouth over Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium is picked apart by Jake Smith, Joe Wood and Graham Butterworth.
55 minutes | Friday, 10 April 2026
Helped by Blues fan David Howes and opposition supporter Steve Dixon, Jake Smith presents a preview of Saturday’s Championship meeting between Middlesbrough and Portsmouth at the Riverside Stadium.
58 minutes | Sunday, 5 April 2026
Jake Smith and Brendan Tuttiett provide reaction to Pompey’s Good Friday draw with Norwich City at Carrow Road.
53 minutes | Monday, 30 March 2026
The Blues’ Good Friday fixture against Norwich City at Carrow Road is previewed by Jake Smith, David Howes and Tom Malley, with help also from Canaries fan Daniel Emery.
1 hour 4 minutes | Friday, 27 March 2026
With men’s football pausing for an international break, Jake Smith focusses on discussing important matches for the Royal Navy, Portsmouth Women and Moneyfields Women.
55 minutes | Monday, 23 March 2026
Pompey’s 6-1 thrashing at the hands of Queens Park Rangers is picked apart by Jake Smith, Joe Wood and Sam Stone.
1 hour 6 minutes | Friday, 20 March 2026
Jake Smith is joined by Alex Fletcher and Eric Coleborn to celebrate Express FM’s 20th birthday before looking ahead to the weekend’s Championship and WSL 2 action.
53 minutes | Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Monday night’s defeat to Derby County at Fratton Park is put under the microscope by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Sam Macey.
50 minutes | Friday, 13 March 2026
With the help of Ian Chiverton, host Jake Smith returns to reflect on Tuesday’s defeat for Pompey’s men against Swansea City and Wednesday’s victory for the women at Charlton Athletic.
1 hour 5 minutes | Friday, 6 March 2026
Jake Smith, David Howes and Brendan Tuttiett present a preview of Portsmouth’s huge Championship game against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.
54 minutes | Monday, 2 March 2026
The Blues’ latest Championship defeat to Hull City at Fratton Park is assessed on the show by Jake Smith, Sam Macey and Graham Butterworth.
56 minutes | Friday, 27 February 2026
Joined by Kevin Stokes, Jake Smith assesses Tuesday night’s defeat for Portsmouth away at Wrexham.
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Back In Blue Is Our Abu - Monday 10th August
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