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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 s...

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 Portsmo...

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...

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 w...

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 Unit...

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...

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...

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.