The Football Hour - Express FM

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. The Blues’ opening pre-season friendly results are discussed alongside information regarding the 5 new signings made so far and credible rumours of a sensational return to PO4 for Abu Kamara!

A compilation of every goal scored for and against Portsmouth on their way to securing Championship safety. The Blues, led once again in the dugout by John Mousinho, managed to collect 55 points and ended the campaign in 18th place, 8 points clear of the relegation zone. Pompey also suffered early exits from both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup along the way.

Jake Smith is joined in the studio by Pompey Women head coach Jay Sadler for an exclusive post-season chat. The Portsmouth boss provides an honest assessment of his side’s failed attempt to stay in the WSL 2 before Ian Chiverton then calls in from Greece to give his verdict. Jake moves on in the final part of the show to talk kit news, the confirmed league lineups for 2026/27 and Thomas Tuchel’s selected England squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

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. Featuring 8 rounds and offering a total of 57 points, this special edition of The Football Hour serves up even more fun and excitement. Think you’re up to the task? Get comfortable and play along!

Portsmouth Football Club’s retained list is thoroughly picked apart by Jake Smith, Henry Deacon and Tom Malley. Conor Chaplin’s release from Ipswich Town, the inclusion of Adrian Segečić as a back-up option in Croatia’s preliminary World Cup squad and the latest on Bristol City’s search for a new manager are all topics that feature on this instalment as well.

A comprehensive assessment of the second half of Portsmouth’s 2025/26 SkyBet Championship season with Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Joe Wood. The episode concludes with an update on Bristol City’s pursuit of John Mousinho, with journalist Jordan Cross from the Portsmouth News providing further insight into the situation.

Jake Smith calls upon Kevin Stokes and Joe Wood to help reflect on matchdays 1-23 of Pompey’s 2025/26 SkyBet Championship campaign. From the opening day victory over Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium to a dramatic win over Charlton Athletic at Fratton Park just before the turn of the New Year, the panel talk through all of the action from the first half of the Blues’ season, during which Portsmouth were also faced with the task of a first league South Coast Derby in over 13 years.

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. An update on Bristol City’s reported pursuit of John Mousinho is also provided by the panel, who discuss the performances of the players who spent time on loan at Portsmouth throughout the campaign too.

Jake Smith, David Howes and Mitchell Jones review the events of the Blues’ final day meeting with Birmingham City in PO4. The panel also discuss the completion of Mitchell’s season-long fundraising effort in aid of Pompey In The Community, John Mousinho’s meetings with the owners and what happened on the last day in League One and League Two.

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. John Mousinho’s future is also discussed amid reported interest in his managerial services from other clubs. The panel also weigh up the value of Santos loanee Gustavo Caballero before looking at the permutations across the EFL ahead of the weekend’s closing fixtures.

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. The post-match thoughts of hat-trick hero Adrian Segečić and head coach John Mousinho then air before the panel conclude with talking all things Pompey Women, who were relegated from the WSL 2 at the weekend.

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. Saturday’s game against Stoke City, the men’s football final away match of the season, is also previewed before Sunday’s WSL 2 encounter between Portsmouth and Nottingham Forest is put under the microscope.

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. Then, with the help of Sky Blues supporter Moz Baker, Tuesday night’s game against already promoted Coventry City at the CBS Arena is previewed. Ibane Bowat and John Mousinho also feature!

Portsmouth’s midweek win against Ipswich Town under the lights at Fratton Park is analysed by Jake Smith, David Howes and Mark Magee. Regan Poole and John Mousinho’s post-match comments air, West Bromwich Albion’s alleged EFL rule breach is explained and Saturday’s visit of Leicester City to PO4 is previewed.

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. The post-match thoughts of both Conor Chaplin and John Mousinho also feature below the trio move on to look ahead to Tuesday night’s rearranged match against Ipswich Town at Fratton Park.

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. Firstly though, Pompey’s 2-2 draw with Oxford United at Fratton Park on Easter Monday is dissected. John Mousinho features twice on the show with his post-match and pre-match interviews.

Jake Smith and Brendan Tuttiett provide reaction to Pompey’s Good Friday draw with Norwich City at Carrow Road. Then, with the help of EFL reporter and commentator Simon Watts, the Easter Monday meeting with Oxford United at Fratton Park is previewed!

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. The panel also go over all of the weekend’s action involving England, Portsmouth Women and Moneyfields Women.

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. Ben Prince-Hall, Ollie Ward and Chris James help dissect Wednesday night’s Inter-Services Cup clash with the British Army at Fratton Park, Pompey head coach Jay Sadler provides his thoughts ahead of Saturday’s trip to Sheffield United and then both Britt Jeal and Karl Watson assist in previewing Moneys’ upcoming FA Women’s National League Plate Final meeting with Cheadle Town Stingers at Arbour Park in Slough.

Pompey’s 6-1 thrashing at the hands of Queens Park Rangers is picked apart by Jake Smith, Joe Wood and Sam Stone. The panel also listen to the post-match thoughts of John Mousinho before then going over the weekend’s WSL 2 results and discussing the forthcoming international break.

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. Saturday’s match against Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road for Portsmouth’s men is previewed with the help of Hoops fan Paul Finney and David Howes’ pre-match interview with Blues boss John Mousinho. Sunday’s clash against Sunderland for the Pompey Women is also discussed, as is the release of the football club’s 2024/25 statement of accounts.

Monday night’s defeat to Derby County at Fratton Park is put under the microscope by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Sam Macey. The post-match thoughts of John Mousinho also feature and this all comes after a review of Sunday’s WSL 2 stalemate for Portsmouth against Bristol City at Westleigh Park, with Lucy Shepherd and Jay Sadler’s comments also aired.

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. Both gaffers, John Mousinho and Jay Sadler also feature, giving their respective post-match verdicts. Then, the panel look ahead to the next round of Championship and WSL 2 fixtures! In loving memory of Peter David Smith • 1950-2026

Jake Smith, David Howes and Brendan Tuttiett present a preview of Portsmouth’s huge Championship game against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. The panel also discuss topics such as the imminent return of Conor Shaughnessy from injury, the changes that are coming to the Championship Play-Offs next season and the possibility of Tottenham Hotspur being relegated from the Premier League this year.

The Blues’ latest Championship defeat to Hull City at Fratton Park is assessed on the show by Jake Smith, Sam Macey and Graham Butterworth. John Mousinho’s post-match comments air, the panel discuss Josh Murphy’s season-ending injury and Jake talks through the biggest news stories from the world of football in February!

Joined by Kevin Stokes, Jake Smith assesses Tuesday night’s defeat for Portsmouth away at Wrexham. The pair also discuss recent reports linking the Blues with ex-West Ham United forward Michail Antonio and plans for the installation of a new pitch at Fratton Park in the summer, before then previewing Saturday’s home match against Hull City.

Saturday’s 3-1 win for the Blues over Millwall at The Den is reviewed by Jake Smith, David Howes and Tom Malley. John Mousinho’s post-match comments are aired too before the panel then begin to look forward to Pompey’s next Championship encounter away at Wrexham on Tuesday night.

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. Saturday’s trip to The Den is also previewed by the duo, accompanied by Millwall fan Will Scott and David Howes’ pre-match interview with Pompey head coach John Mousinho.

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. The post-match interview with Portsmouth boss John Mousinho from the weekend’s game against Sheffield United features, as does a review of Pompey Women’s loss at Newcastle United and a preview of Tuesday’s trip to Charlton Athletic for the men.

Pompey’s next Championship encounter against Sheffield United at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Mark Magee and Andrew Barnard. Stateside Blades fan Chad Jarvis also provides his thoughts ahead of the game at PO4 after the panel deliberate other topics such as the EFL’s proposed changes to the Play-Off structure and the submission of Portsmouth’s 25-man squad for the remainder of the season.

Reflection on Pompey’s 1-0 defeat to Preston North End at Deepdale with Jake Smith and Sam Macey. Then, Andy Chandler enters the studio to reveal the 2 chosen charities that will have vital funds raised for by the 2026 ‘Walk The Island’ team.

Helped by Tom Malley and Brendan Tuttiett, Jake Smith presents a discussion covering all of the latest Portsmouth Football Club news. Tuesday night’s postponed Fratton Park fixture against Ipswich Town is spoken about, as is the Blues’ late Deadline Day business, Leicester City’s points deduction and the upcoming weekend’s Championship schedule.

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. The panel also discuss the latest transfer news in preparation for the 7pm deadline before then looking ahead to Tuesday night’s rearranged home match against Ipswich Town.

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. David Howes also features with his latest interview with John Mousinho, recorded during the pre-match press conference at Portsmouth Football Club's training facility on Wednesday afternoon.

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. The pair also react to the post-match thoughts of Blues head coach John Mousinho and discuss the latest transfer murmurings.

A full preview of Sunday’s South Coast Derby at Fratton Park delivered by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and David Howes. Alfie House from the Daily Echo and Pompey head coach John Mousinho also help look ahead to the highly-anticipated clash with Southampton, but not before the panel review Wednesday night’s 1-1 draw with Watford at Vicarage Road.

Saturday’s win for Pompey over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough is dissected by Jake Smith, Jay Clements and Joe Wood. The trio then look ahead to the Blues’ next Championship fixture away at Watford and listen to David Howes’ pre-match interviews with Ebou Adams and John Mousinho.

Jake Smith is joined by Tom Malley and Reece Hawkins to preview the Blues’ Championship next match against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. Express FM’s pre-match interview with head coach John Mousinho, sourced by David Howes, features on the show as the panel react to that and the loan arrival of Millenic Alli from Luton Town.

With the help of David Howes and Dean Adams, Jake Smith picks apart Portsmouth’s FA Cup Third Round defeat to Arsenal. Prior to that match being reviewed, the panel kickstart the show by reflecting on Pompey Women’s loss at Southampton in the WSL 2 on Saturday evening. Both head coaches, Jay Sadler and John Mousinho also feature!

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. Saturday night’s South Coast Derby in the WSL 2 is also previewed by the panel, with Blues head coach Jay Sadler lending his thoughts ahead of the match at St Mary’s.

Matchweek 26 of the 2025/26 Championship season is reviewed by Jake Smith and Sam Macey. Chief sports writer at the Portsmouth News, Neil Allen is also invited on to the show to discuss the step-by-step events leading up to the postponement of Pompey’s home game against Ipswich Town.

Jake Smith and Joe Wood dissect the New Year’s Day thumping of Portsmouth by Bristol City at Ashton Gate. Then, with the help of Alex Jones from the East Anglian Daily Times, the panel look forward to the Blues’ opening home fixture of 2026 against Ipswich Town on Sunday.

The final episode of The Football Hour for 2025 is presented by Jake Smith in the company of David Howes and Andrew Barnard. Monday night’s incredibly dramatic victory over Charlton Athletic is picked apart by the trio, who then preview Pompey’s visit to Bristol City on New Year’s Day with the help of opposition supporter Jack Buchanan.

Reaction to Pompey’s Boxing Day stalemate with Queens Park Rangers delivered by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Mark Coates. Then, with the help of Charlton Athletic supporter Tom Arch, the team look ahead to Monday night’s meeting with The Addicks at Fratton Park, Portsmouth’s final match of 2025.

Portsmouth’s Boxing Day clash with Queens Park Rangers at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Joe Wood and Clive Whittingham. The panel begin by reflecting on Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Derby County at Pride Park and then Chair of Trustees for the Pompey History Society, Colin Farmery comes on to talk about the £25,000 target that has recently been reached to acquire Peter Harris’ title-winning medals.

Jake Smith calls upon Tom Malley and Chris Parsons to help preview Saturday’s Championship match between Derby County and Portsmouth at Pride Park. Blues head coach John Mousinho also features, as does Kirsty Roxanne’s latest opposition piece. Nicolas Schmid's contract extension and reports linking Spurs loanee Yang Min-hyeok to a permanent move to Real Madrid are discussed too.

Pompey’s comeback victory over Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park is analysed by Jake Smith, David Howes and Brendan Tuttiett. The panel also discuss Márk Kosznovszky’s influence off the bench, the latest regarding Regan Poole’s recovery and Sunday’s FA Cup Third Round defeat for the Portsmouth Women at Bristol City.

A full review of the Blues’ midweek defeat to Swansea City with Jake Smith and Danny Thompson. Then, with the help of rival supporter James Marsh, the duo look ahead to Saturday’s clash with Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park. Kirsty Roxanne’s pre-match interview with John Mousinho also features, as does Jake’s latest chat with Pompey Women head coach Jay Sadler, who previews Sunday’s trip to Bristol City in The FA Cup.

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. John Mousinho’s pre-match interview also features alongside the post-match thoughts of Hannah Coan and Jay Sadler following Pompey Women’s 1-1 draw with WSL 2 leaders Charlton Athletic at Westleigh Park on Sunday.

Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Tash Everitt look ahead to the weekend’s Championship meeting between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth at The Valley. Kirsty Roxanne’s latest opposition feature and David Howes’ pre-match interview with Blues head coach John Mousinho are also included and there’s talk regarding Pompey Women’s next WSL 2 match at Westleigh Park.