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Survival Secured For Pompey Women
Jay Sadler's side have turned their season around and confirmed their status in the Barclays Women's Championship for 2025/26.
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This Week's Opposition: Blackburn Rovers Women
A closer look at the Blues' opponents for the final match of the 2024/25 Barclays Women's Championship season.
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Sadler Rallies His Troops For Season Finale At Fratton
Portsmouth Women boss Jay Sadler looks ahead to his side's Barclays Women's Championship fixture against Blackburn Rovers in PO4.
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REPORT: Sheffield Wednesday 1, Pompey 1
The Blues' penultimate game of the 2024/25 season produces a stalemate in the Steel City.
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Episodes
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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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Seconds Away From A Stalemate - Friday 11th April
Friday, 11 April 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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From The Bottom To The Top - Friday 7th March
Friday, 7 March 2025
Pompey’s televised Championship clash with league leaders Leeds United on Sunday is previewed by Jake Smith, Matt Corrick and Brendan Tuttiett.
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Fireman Sam Extinguishes Pompey's Run - Monday 3rd March
Monday, 3 March 2025
Jake Smith, Tom Chappell and Sam Stone provide an assessment of the Blues’ 1-0 defeat to Luton Town at Kenilworth Road.
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Looking At Luton - Friday 28th February
Friday, 28 February 2025
Portsmouth’s next Championship fixture away at Luton Town is previewed by Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Mark Magee.
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Smells Like Team Spirit - Monday 24th February
Monday, 24 February 2025
In the company of Sam Macey and Andrew Barnard, Jake Smith delivers full reaction to Portsmouth’s 2-1 win over Queens Park Rangers.
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Hamstring Horrors - Friday 21st February
Friday, 21 February 2025
Joined by Tom Malley and Joe Wood, Jake Smith looks ahead to the Blues’ next Championship fixture against Queens Park Rangers at Fratton Park.
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I Wanna Dance With O'Mahony - Monday 17th February
Monday, 17 February 2025
Jake Smith is joined alongside Kevin Stokes and Sam Stone to review Pompey’s 2-0 win away at Oxford United.
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The Devlin's In The Detail - Friday 14th February
Friday, 14 February 2025
Full reaction to Portsmouth’s midweek victory over Cardiff City and a preview of Saturday’s trip to Oxford United with Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Simon Watts.
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Bramall Pain - Monday 10th February
Monday, 10 February 2025
The Blues’ 2-1 defeat at Sheffield United on Saturday is analysed by Jake Smith, Jeff Harris and Ian Chiverton.
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Sheffield In Our Sights - Friday 7th February
Friday, 7 February 2025
With the help of James Wilson and Mark Coates, Jake Smith looks ahead to Pompey’s Championship meeting with Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
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Counting Down To The Deadline - Monday 3rd February
Monday, 3 February 2025
Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Andrew Barnard look back on Saturday’s goalless draw for Portsmouth against Burnley at Fratton Park.
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An Opportunity Missed - Friday 31st Janaury
Friday, 31 January 2025
Pompey’s midweek loss at home to Millwall is picked apart by Jake Smith, Ryan Honey and Sam Stone.
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5 Past Pompey - Monday 27th January
Monday, 27 January 2025
Saturday’s 5-1 defeat for Portsmouth at West Bromwich Albion is cross-examined by Jake Smith, Joe Wood and Andy Mitchelmore.
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Heading To The Hawthorns - Friday 24th January
Friday, 24 January 2025
Join Jake Smith, Tom Chappell and Pepe Lacey for full reaction to the Blues’ midweek victory over Stoke City at Fratton Park.
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Ritch In Home Fortune - Monday 20th January
Monday, 20 January 2025
Jake Smith is joined by Alex Fletcher and Tom Malley to review Pompey’s Matt Ritchie-inspired comeback victory over Middlesbrough at the weekend.
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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 the new day with Ben.
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Express Breakfast with Ian James6:30am - 10:00am
Start your day the Portsmouth way with great music, fun and games alongside local guests from all walks of life and the latest travel news to guide you through rush hour in the city. Served by Biscoes Solicitors.
Interviews
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Grub and Groove eventsAaron from Grub and Groove events joined Paul Marsh on Express FM to discuss their upcoming events.
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Hannah Roper on Country On The CoastCreative Director of Country On The Coast and Express Country presenter, Hannah Roper, joined Ian James & Hannah Murray to talk all about this weekend's event at The Gaiety Southsea.