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Every Monday and Friday we bring you an hour of passionate Pompey discussion on the show made for the fans, by the fans. Match reaction, big game previews and exclusive interviews all included, as well as special guest appearances and much, much more!
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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.
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