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Upcoming Matches
Sport News
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REPORT: QPR 6, Pompey 1
It's 5 defeats in 6 for Portsmouth, who fall to 21st in the Championship following a hammering in West London. David Howes provides the match report!
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This Week's Opposition: Queens Park Rangers
Learn more about QPR, the Blues' next Championship opponent.
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Pompey's Future In Safe Hands As Nico Schmid Signs New Deal
Goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid has agreed a new contract which will keep him at Fratton Park until the summer of 2029.
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Celebrating The South Stand's Centenary
On August 29th 1925, the South Stand at Fratton Park was officially opened for the first time.
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Episodes
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Celebrating 20 Years Of Express FM - Friday 20th March
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.
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Sleepwalking Into Trouble - Tuesday 17th March
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.
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A Midweek Of Mixed Emotions - Friday 13th March
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.
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Looking Towards Lunchtime In Lancashire - Friday 6th March
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.
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Toothless Against The Tigers - Monday 2nd March
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.
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Not At The Races At The Racecourse - Friday 27th February
Friday, 27 February 2026
Joined by Kevin Stokes, Jake Smith assesses Tuesday night’s defeat for Portsmouth away at Wrexham.
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Pompey Answer London's Calling - Monday 23rd February
Monday, 23 February 2026
Saturday’s 3-1 win for the Blues over Millwall at The Den is reviewed by Jake Smith, David Howes and Tom Malley.
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An End To The Midweek Away Day Woes - Friday 20th February
Friday, 20 February 2026
Jake Smith and Pepe Lacey deliver reaction to Portsmouth’s 3-1 victory over Charlton Athletic at The Valley, the club’s first midweek away win since November 2023.
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99 Problems But A Pitch Ain't 1 - Monday 16th February
Monday, 16 February 2026
There was no issue with the playing surface at Fratton Park on Saturday, however it did host another Championship defeat for the Blues, which is picked apart by Jake Smith and Kevin Stokes.
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Rain, Rain, Go Away - Friday 13th February
Friday, 13 February 2026
Pompey’s next Championship encounter against Sheffield United at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Mark Magee and Andrew Barnard.
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Devine Intervention - Monday 9th February
Monday, 9 February 2026
Reflection on Pompey’s 1-0 defeat to Preston North End at Deepdale with Jake Smith and Sam Macey.
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Flooded Fratton Forces Fixture Failure - Friday 6th February
Friday, 6 February 2026
Helped by Tom Malley and Brendan Tuttiett, Jake Smith presents a discussion covering all of the latest Portsmouth Football Club news.
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Getting The Better Of The Baggies - Monday 2nd February
Monday, 2 February 2026
Jake Smith returns to the hotseat and, with the help of Alex Fletcher and Mark Coates, is tasked with reviewing the Blues’ 3-0 win over West Bromwich Albion at Fratton Park.
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On To West Brom At Home - Friday 30th January
Friday, 30 January 2026
James Wilson hosts with Joe Wood and Brendan Tuttiett joining him in the studio to preview Pompey's next Championship fixture against West Bromwich Albion at Fratton Park.
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A Draw On Derby Day - Monday 26th January
Monday, 26 January 2026
Henry Deacon sits in for Jake Smith and is joined by Kevin Stokes to review Sunday's 1-1 draw between Portsmouth and Southampton at Fratton Park.
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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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Coming Up
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Great songs, Portsmouth people5:00am - 6:30am
Whatever you’re up to, or not up to, we’re here doing our thing to keep you entertained.
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Express Breakfast with Ian James6:30am - 10:00am
Join Ian James from 6.30 for your Monday serving of Express Breakfast brought to you by Biscoes Solicitors. Ian will test your music knowledge with 'The Quizzical Question' and keep you updated with all the latest traffic and travel news from across the city and challenge you with The Express Rewind Mystery Year at 9! Plus, Ian will be chatting to Jake Smith to find out what's on tonight's 'Football Hour', Bekki Bradley from Pompey in the Community and Amy O'Shaughnessy from George's Rockstars and Ella Welch from Biscoes Solicitors on taking a non-traditional journey into law.
Interviews
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The SSA are performing Cabin PressureRob & Aaron from the Southsea Shakeapeare Actors joined Brendan McCarthy to discuss their upcoming performance of Cabin Pressure
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Former Express presenters Nick Bright & Mike Wooller talk about Express FM's 20th BirthdayNick & Mike spoke to Paul Marsh about the stations journey