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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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REPORT: Pompey 1, Southampton 1
Another South Coast Derby finishes honours even thanks to Ebou Adams' heroics at Fratton Park.
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This Week's Opposition: Southampton
Kirsty takes a closer look at Pompey's South Coast rivals ahead of Sunday's big match at Fratton Park.
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REPORT: Watford 1, Pompey 1
The Blues surrender a lead at Vicarage Road and are forced to settle for a point against Play-Off chasing Watford.
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Pompey Sign Keshi Anderson
Winger Keshi Anderson has signed a contract until the summer of 2027.
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Episodes
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Who Wants It Most? - Friday 23rd January
Friday, 23 January 2026
A full preview of Sunday’s South Coast Derby at Fratton Park delivered by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and David Howes.
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Uninspired But Unbothered - Monday 19th January
Monday, 19 January 2026
Saturday’s win for Pompey over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough is dissected by Jake Smith, Jay Clements and Joe Wood.
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Back To The Bread & Butter - Friday 16th January
Friday, 16 January 2026
Jake Smith is joined by Tom Malley and Reece Hawkins to preview the Blues’ Championship next match against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.
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Out With Heads Held High - Monday 12th January
Monday, 12 January 2026
With the help of David Howes and Dean Adams, Jake Smith picks apart Portsmouth’s FA Cup Third Round defeat to Arsenal.
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Goretti & The Gunners: The Calm Before The Storm - Friday 9th January
Friday, 9 January 2026
A look ahead to Pompey’s FA Cup Third Round tie against Premier League leaders Arsenal at Fratton Park with Jake Smith, James Wilson and Pepe Lacey.
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Fratton Falls To The Frost - Monday 5th January
Monday, 5 January 2026
Matchweek 26 of the 2025/26 Championship season is reviewed by Jake Smith and Sam Macey.
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In Dire Need Of New Year's Resolutions - Friday 2nd January
Friday, 2 January 2026
Jake Smith and Joe Wood dissect the New Year’s Day thumping of Portsmouth by Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
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Yang It In The Louvre - Tuesday 30th December
Tuesday, 30 December 2025
The final episode of The Football Hour for 2025 is presented by Jake Smith in the company of David Howes and Andrew Barnard.
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Un-Dunne By A Set Piece (Again) - Sunday 28th December
Sunday, 28 December 2025
Reaction to Pompey’s Boxing Day stalemate with Queens Park Rangers delivered by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Mark Coates.
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Another Point In The Right Direction - Monday 22nd December
Monday, 22 December 2025
Portsmouth’s Boxing Day clash with Queens Park Rangers at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Joe Wood and Clive Whittingham.
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Seeking Successive Wins - Friday 19th December
Friday, 19 December 2025
Jake Smith calls upon Tom Malley and Chris Parsons to help preview Saturday’s Championship match between Derby County and Portsmouth at Pride Park.
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Ibane With The Plan - Monday 15th December
Monday, 15 December 2025
Pompey’s comeback victory over Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park is analysed by Jake Smith, David Howes and Brendan Tuttiett.
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Conquered By Cullen’s Curler - Friday 12th December
Friday, 12 December 2025
A full review of the Blues’ midweek defeat to Swansea City with Jake Smith and Danny Thompson.
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Reflecting On What Matters Most - Monday 8th December
Monday, 8 December 2025
In the company of Kevin Stokes, Jake Smith talks all things Portsmouth Football Club, including Saturday’s abandoned Championship match at The Valley and the Blues’ next fixture against Swansea City.
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Venturing To The Valley - Friday 5th December
Friday, 5 December 2025
Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Tash Everitt look ahead to the weekend’s Championship meeting between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth at The Valley.
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No Sugarcoating Or Buttering Things Up - Monday 1st December
Monday, 1 December 2025
Balanced debate and discussion with Jake Smith, Mark Coates and Graham Butterworth, who collectively provide reaction to Pompey’s most recent defeat to Bristol City at Fratton Park.
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Set Piece Shambles In Sheffield - Friday 28th November
Friday, 28 November 2025
The Blues’ midweek defeat to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane is picked apart by Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Joe Wood.
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Singin’ In The Rain - Monday 24th November
Monday, 24 November 2025
Kevin Stokes accompanies host Jake Smith in the studio to help reflect on the Blues’ 3-1 Championship victory over Millwall at Fratton Park.
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Ready For Some Welcome Returns - Friday 21st November
Friday, 21 November 2025
Jake Smith is joined by Joe Wood and Chris Chapman to look ahead to the return of Pompey’s men from the latest international break.
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Getting By With Stretched Resources - Monday 17th November
Monday, 17 November 2025
Reacting to Pompey’s WSL 2 defeat at Birmingham City on Sunday, Jake Smith is joined alongside Kirsty Roxanne and Charlie Sinclair, who were also at the match at St Andrew’s.
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Back To Brum We Go - Friday 14th November
Friday, 14 November 2025
Portsmouth’s next WSL 2 fixture away at Birmingham City is previewed by Jake Smith with the help of broadcast journalist Dean Adams and head coach Jay Sadler.
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Questions Being Asked - Monday 10th November
Monday, 10 November 2025
Alongside guests Mark Coates and Graham Butterworth in the studio, Jake Smith goes over the Blues’ 3-2 defeat away at Hull City.
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Severely Lacking Firepower - Friday 7th November
Friday, 7 November 2025
Jake Smith and Brendan Tuttiett review Wednesday night’s goalless draw between Portsmouth and Wrexham at Fratton Park.
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A Day To Four-get At St Andrew’s - Monday 3rd November
Monday, 3 November 2025
Assisted by Ian Chiverton, Jake Smith reviews Portsmouth’s 4-0 Championship defeat away at Birmingham City.
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Haunted At Home, Treated On Our Travels - Friday 31st October
Friday, 31 October 2025
Pompey’s next Championship outing away at Birmingham City is previewed by Jake Smith, Joe Wood and Mark Coates.
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Punished By The Potters - Monday 27th October
Monday, 27 October 2025
Jake Smith is joined alongside Kevin Stokes and Pepe Lacey to assess where it all went wrong for Pompey against Stoke City at Fratton Park.
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Brandon Bosses The Blues - Friday 24th October
Friday, 24 October 2025
A comprehensive review of the Blues’ midweek defeat to Coventry City at Fratton Park with Jake Smith and David Howes.
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Swift As You Like - Monday 20th October
Monday, 20 October 2025
With the help of Joe Wood, host Jake Smith goes over the events of Pompey’s 1-1 draw away at Leicester City.
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Fuelling Up For The King Power - Friday 17th October
Friday, 17 October 2025
Prepare for Pompey’s trip to the King Power Stadium with Jake Smith, David Howes and Reece Hawkins.
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Fumbled At Fratton - Monday 13th October
Monday, 13 October 2025
Sunday’s WSL 2 defeat to Southampton for the Portsmouth Women at Fratton Park is reviewed by Jake Smith with the help of Dan Shaw’s post-match interview with head coach Jay Sadler.
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Coming Up
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Morning Watch with Ben Spiers5:00am - 6:30am
Early riser? Finishing your nightshift? Can’t sleep? Whatever the reason you’re awake before everyone else set sail into Wednesday with Ben.
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Express Breakfast with Ian James6:30am - 10:00am
Ian James returns at 6.30 for another serving of Express Breakfast brought to you by Biscoes Solicitors. Ian will be joined by Grace Taylor and they will test your music knowledge with this mornings 'Who Am I?' Ian will keep you updated with all the latest traffic and travel news from across the city and they will challenge you with the Express Rewind Mystery Year at 9! Plus, Ian will be chatting to Sophie Lewis from The News, Portsmouth for the latest news stories from across the city, Sam Freeman from The Mumford and Son's Story who are appearing at The Theatre Royal on Saturday 31st Januar
Interviews
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Icebreaker 2026: Geoff Priestley of The Wedgewood RoomsGeneral Manager of The Wedgewood Rooms, Geoff Priestley, joined Dave Joyce and Jon Brown to talk Icebreaker Festival 2026.
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Icebreaker 2026: BeatrootLana Hall spoke to local instrumental band Beatroot ahead of their upcoming headline set at Icebreaker Festival.