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REPORT: Pompey 1, Norwich 2
The Blues suffer defeat in their first home league match of the season despite a second half fightback at Fratton Park.
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This Week's Opposition: Norwich City
The Canaries are the latest side to be put under the microscope as Portsmouth prepare to embark on matchday 2 of the 2025/26 Championship campaign.
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Pompey's 2025/26 Kit Lineup
The new Portsmouth FC third strip has been unveiled, finalising the club's set for the new campaign.
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REPORT: Pompey 1, Reading 2
First half damage proves to be too much to recover from at Fratton Park, where the Blues bowed out of the Carabao Cup at the very first hurdle.
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Episodes
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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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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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Interviews
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Wilfy WilliamsWilfy Williams joins Ian McGuiness on Express FM to discuss his upcoming gig at Bar 7 and more.
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Jerry WilliamsJerry Williams joins Paul Marsh on Express FM to discuss her upcoming performance at Victorious Festival and her new music.