South Coast Social

This is the big one. Southampton vs Portsmouth — the South Coast Derby. This week we preview the game in full, looking at both teams’ form, key players, where the match could be won and lost, possible line-ups and our score predictions. We also discuss our top 3 derby days! Expect nerves, rivalry, disagreement and plenty of derby-day tension. 🥧 Proudly sponsored by Piecaramba! X: @SouthCoastPod I...

This week we're tackling the impossible: the greatest Southampton and Portsmouth teams of all time. Sean picks his Saints Best XI, Chris picks his Pompey Best XI… then we have to somehow agree on ONE combined team. And that's where things get heated. 🔥 Le Tissier or Merson? Van Dijk or Distin? Beattie or Yakubu? Some huge names have to miss out — and neither of us is particularly happy ab...

Saints lose at Wrexham, Pompey are held by Blackburn… but amazingly, Bishop scores! This week we review both results, debate whether the international break is actually good for clubs when players go away with their countries, and update the predictor league. The decision on Tonda Eckert is decided this week, Sean gives his opinion. We also start looking ahead to the big one — the South Coast Derb...

Saints make it TWO wins in a week, Pompey are held by Charlton and there’s plenty to discuss. We review Southampton vs Swansea, Southampton vs Bristol City and Portsmouth vs Charlton before previewing Saints vs Wrexham and Pompey vs Blackburn. Plus: the latest on Tonda Eckert’s potential ban, the ridiculous cost of the bubble match… and Sean has a secret mission to sneak as many Beatles song title...

Another busy week on the South Coast. We review Portsmouth vs Cardiff and Southampton vs Lincoln , before looking ahead to Saints against Swansea and Bristol City, plus Pompey vs Charlton. And in Something We Can Agree On, Sean and Chris somehow find common ground on Russell Martin . 👀 Plenty of opinions, predictions and the usual Saints vs Pompey debate. 🥧 Proudly sponsored by Piecaramba! X: @S...

The transfer window is closed, so how did Saints and Pompey do? We dive into all the summer business. This week we review Birmingham vs Southampton and Portsmouth vs Derby before rating both clubs’ transfer business out of 10 and asking the big question: what’s still missing? We also preview Southampton vs Lincoln and Portsmouth vs Cardiff, before paying tribute to Portsmouth legend Alan Knight MB...

Saints hit FIVE, Pompey slip up and there’s another huge Championship week ahead. This week we briefly cover Southampton vs West Ham before reviewing Portsmouth’s defeat at Bristol City and Saints’ emphatic 5–1 win over Millwall. Then we preview Birmingham vs Southampton and Portsmouth vs Derby, before finishing with Something We Can Agree On and Stat of the Day . 🥧 Proudly sponsored by Piecaramb...

Two wins, plenty to talk about. We review Saints beating Stoke and Pompey winning at Lincoln , before previewing Southampton vs West Ham, Portsmouth vs Bristol City and Southampton vs Millwall. Plus: should the Championship introduce VAR? A stat that makes us both feel ancient, and the latest transfer news — including Taylor Harwood-Bellis’ move to Aston Villa. Sponsored by Piecaramba! X: @SouthCo...

⚽️ OPENING WEEKEND PAIN, A QPR FAN ARRIVES… & SEAN WAS BADLY WRONG AGAIN! Episode 12 of South Coast Social is here! Not quite the start either side of the South Coast was hoping for… 🔴 We review Watford 2–1 Southampton — what went wrong for Saints, what needs to change and how worried should supporters actually be? 🔵 We break down Portsmouth 1–3 QPR — and this time we've brought in rein...

The Championship is BACK! ⚽️ This week we break down the Southampton and Portsmouth Fans Forums, discuss the latest transfer rumours and review both clubs’ EFL Cup performances. Then attention turns to the big one, the Championship kick-off. We preview the opening games against Watford and QPR respectively, discuss what we’re expecting from Saints and Pompey and, against all odds, finish with Som...

The new season is almost here! This week on South Coast Social , we discuss the latest surrounding Tonda Eckert and the possibility of an FA ban, before looking ahead to the new campaign. We cover:⚽ Our expectations for Southampton & Portsmouth🔄 The summer signings so far📝 Where each club still needs to strengthen🏆 A preview of this weekend's EFL Cup ties As always, expect plenty of di...

In Episode 9, the fixtures are finally out. We discuss the opening games, the run-in, and the biggest dates in the calendar — the South Coast Derby matches. With a three-week international break before the derby, we look at why the build-up could be even more feisty than ever. We then move into a Q&A, asking whether we’d support our rival for £1m, what we’d take from the other club, whether we...

In Episode 8, we kick things off by reviewing England’s 4-2 win over Croatia and asking whether Harry Kane is the best striker of all time . This week’s Something We Can Agree On focuses on Americans trying to ruin the World Cup, before we get into the latest news from Pompey and Saints — including signings, rumours and the sad passing of Kenny Jackett . England chat, World Cup debate, transfer ta...

Episode 7: Sack Him? Season Awards & Big Questions ⚽️🔥 This week on South Coast Social we ask the big question: should Tonda Eckert be sacked, sanctioned by the FA, or have Southampton FC already been punished enough? We also discuss the future of Portsmouth FC, concerns around investment, and what comes next. Plus our end-of-season awards: 🏆 Best Goal🏆 Best Game🏆 Player of the Season🏆 S...

Imagine starting a podcast as a Saints fan with a Pompey fan. Then only 6 episodes in you have to talk to that smug **** after you were the victim of one of the biggest sporting sanctions of all time. Well, thats where Sean finds himself. We discuss whether it was too harsh. What it means for the players, manager and owners. How it will impact next season. Warning - contains a lot of F-Bombs.

We dive into the latest Spygate controversy , debating what the punishment should be and, unsurprisingly, we don’t agree. We also discuss the future of Portsmouth manager John Mousinho , review the play-off semi-final between Middlesbrough and Southampton , and preview the potential final between Southampton and Hull City - if it goes ahead. Plus, Chris does his best to convince everyone that Pomp...

This week on South Coast Social , we review Southampton FC vs Preston North End and Portsmouth FC vs Birmingham City FC before previewing the huge play-off semi-final between Southampton and Middlesbrough FC. Plus:🔥 TWO agreements (a new record)📊 Amazing facts of the day✉️3 listener questions🤯 Chris predicts a ridiculous second leg Follow us: X - @SouthCoastPodInsta/Facebook/TikTok - SouthCoast...

The usual Saints & Pompey shenanigans. Bit of banter, bit of disagreement and a bit of gloating. An universal 'One thing we can agree on' this week. And a listener question which includes some brutal feedback. Plus Review of Southampton Vs Manchester City. Review of Portsmouth Vs Stoke Review of Southampton Vs Ipswich Town Preview of Portsmouth Vs Birmingham City Preview of Southampton Vs Pres...

We’re back, and somehow arguing even more. This week on South Coast Social , the rivalry between Saints and Pompey is in full flow as we break down: Southampton’s results vs Swansea City & Bristol City Portsmouthh's games against Leicester City & Coventry City What those results actually mean (spoiler: we don’t agree) We also look ahead to: Big upcoming fixtures vs Stoke & Ipswich...

Welcome to South Coast Social, where two mates from opposite sides of the M27 try to debate Southampton FC and Portsmouth FC try (and fail) to see eye to eye. In our first episode, we set the tone early: The season so far Big disagreements on expectations for the rest of the season One thing we can agree on And the first ever South Coast Roast 🔥 Plenty of debate, a few digs and absolutely no chan...