The Football Hour - Express FM

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!

Eclipsed In East Anglia - Monday 29th September

Saturday’s Championship defeat away at Ipswich Town is analysed by Jake Smith and Joe Wood with post-match reaction from Pompey club captain Marlon Pack and head coach John Mousinho included too. Kirsty Roxanne also chips in with a review of Sunday’s WSL 2 fixture involving Ipswich and Portsmouth before Kaiden Holliman, George Friquiche and Liam Brenton from The Hornet Talk Podcast join the conversation to help provide a Watford perspective ahead of Wednesday night’s showdown at Fratton Park.

09-29
01:13:30

Taking On The Tractor Boys & Girls - Friday 26th September

Jake Smith previews a double dosage of away games against Ipswich Town for Pompey’s men and women with the help of Portsmouth News reporter Pepe Lacey and broadcast journalist Dean Adams. There are also interviews with Jay Sadler, Connor Ogilvie, John Mousinho, former Pompey and Ipswich Town attacker Ray Crawford and East Anglian Daily Times content creator Ross Halls.

09-26
01:13:39

An Owler Of A Performance - Monday 22nd September

Portsmouth’s Championship defeat to Sheffield Wednesday at Fratton Park is scrutinised by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Andrew Barnard. Focus then turns to the Pompey Women, who claimed their first win of the new WSL 2 season on Sunday, with reaction from goalscorer Meg Hornby and gaffer Jay Sadler following the victory over Sheffield United in PO4 included too!

09-22
53:46

Oh Schmid! - Friday 19th September

Join Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Charlie Sinclair for a full look ahead to the weekend’s Championship and WSL 2 action. Nicolas Schmid’s hand fracture is a big talking point on the show, which also features interviews with Pompey men’s head coach John Mousinho and women’s boss Jay Sadler, as well as an extensive conversation with Sheffield Wednesday supporter Ash Rogers.

09-19
01:13:18

South Coast Stalemate - Monday 15th September

Jake Smith welcomes Pompey+ presenter George Wedlake and fellow Blues fan Alex Fletcher on to the show to review Sunday’s goalless draw with Southampton. The post-match thoughts of John Mousinho and Conor Chaplin from St Mary’s also feature, along with Jay Sadler’s comments following Portsmouth’s WSL 2 defeat away at Bristol City.

09-15
55:46

Closing In On Derby Day - Friday 12th September

In preparation for the upcoming South Coast Derby, Jake Smith hosts a special 2-hour long preview show with the help of David Howes and Tom Chappell. There are also feature interviews with former Pompey favourites Oli Hawkins, Gareth Evans and David Norris, as well as defender Conor Shaughnessy, striker Makenzie Kirk, head coach John Mousinho, club historian Colin Farmery and Southampton reporter Alfie House from the Daily Echo!

09-12
02:02:22

Wildcats Win At Westleigh - Monday 8th September

Sunday’s opening day WSL 2 defeat for Pompey at the hands of Durham is reviewed by Jake Smith and club director Eric Coleborn. Then, with the help of audio description commentator Mark Coates, the panel begin to look ahead to the upcoming men’s South Coast Derby whilst reminiscing on previous meetings from years gone by.

09-08
57:44

Home On Loan - Friday 5th September

Reaction to Portsmouth’s summer transfer business, notably the deadline day return of Conor Chaplin on loan from Ipswich Town. Kevin Stokes and Alex Fletcher joined host Jake Smith for the show, which also included a preview of Pompey’s WSL 2 opener against Durham at Westleigh Park.

09-05
01:05:53

The Deadline Day Double-Header - Monday 1st September

Jake Smith is helped live in the studio by Tom Chappell and Andrew Barnard to react to Pompey’s deadline day dealings. The arrivals of Josef Bursik, Mackenzie Kirk and Franco Umeh are discussed alongside the departure of Abdoulaye Kamara. Saturday’s victory over Preston North End is also analysed, as is the prospect of a sensational homecoming for Conor Chaplin, who has been linked with a return to the club.

09-01
01:59:47

Preparing For PNE - Friday 29th August

The Blues’ next Championship fixture against Preston North End at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Pepe Lacey and Dan Waldren. Henry Deacon’s pre-match interviews with Andre Dozzell and John Mousinho also feature, as does a conversation with Pompey History Society chair Mick Comben regarding the 100th anniversary of the opening of the South Stand.

08-29
01:04:25

Resilient On The Road - Monday 25th August

With the help of David Howes and Brendan Tuttiett, Jake Smith hosts an assessment of Pompey’s 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion at the weekend. The post-match thoughts of Blues goalscorer Colby Bishop and head coach John Mousinho feature, as well as the club’s first interview with new signing Josh Knight.

08-25
58:55

Going West (Brom) - Friday 22nd August

A full preview of the Blues’ Championship clash with West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns, presented by Jake Smith, Mark Magee and Andrew Barnard. There’s also a chat with Baggies fan Joe Privett, as well as pre-match interviews with Pompey head coach John Mousinho and defender Jordan Williams.

08-22
25:59

Sargent Leads Chirping Canaries To Victory - Monday 18th August

Jake Smith, Jay Clements and Joe Wood discuss Portsmouth’s home defeat to Norwich City at the weekend. The post-match thoughts of John Mousinho feature on the show, which also has the panel talking about Colby Bishop’s penalty conversion rate, Callum Lang’s best position and the impact of loanee Florian Bianchini.

08-18
52:52

Round 1 Retirees - Friday 15th August

Pompey’s Carabao Cup First Round defeat to Reading is picked apart by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Reece Hawkins. Norwich City supporter Daniel Emery also calls in to help the panel look ahead to the Blues’ Championship meeting with The Canaries at Fratton Park.

08-15
54:57

A Dream Start - Monday 11th August

All of the action from matchday 1 of the 2025/26 Championship season is reviewed by Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Mitchell Jones. Before then looking ahead to Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup First Round clash with Reading at Fratton Park alongside Royals reporter Ji-Min Lee, light is shed on Mitchell’s fantastic new fundraising initiative for Pompey In The Community.

08-11
01:03:26

Onward To Oxford - Friday 8th August

As a new Championship season beckons, Jake Smith sits down with David Howes and Mark Magee to look ahead to the upcoming campaign. The panel preview the Blues’ season opener away at Oxford United and there are interviews with head coach John Mousinho and Marlon Pack, as well as opposition fan Simon Watts.

08-08
01:09:34

Going With The Flo - Monday 4th August

Sam Macey joins Jake Smith to review Pompey's 1-0 victory over PEC Zwolle at Fratton Park, where new loan signing Florian Bianchini hit the ground running with a debut assist to set up Tom Waddingham's late winner! Chief sports writer at the Portsmouth News, Neil Allen also features to go through his biggest stories from the summer, including the Blues' pre-season trip to Slovakia, Matt Ritchie's impending departure and the future of trialist Nathan Ferguson.

08-04
59:56

Finalising The Friendlies - Friday 1st August

Jake Smith hosts with Tom Malley and Joe Wood in tow to discuss the week’s big Pompey news. Paddy Lane’s permanent transfer to Reading is the big topic of conversation alongside the loan arrival of Florian Bianchini and a preview of the Blues’ final pre-season test against PEC Zwolle at Fratton Park.

08-01
57:22

Reining In The New Season - Monday 28th July

Get set for the new season with the return of The Football Hour, hosted by Jake Smith, Tom Chappell and Andy Chandler! The panel discuss topics such as transfer activity, pre-season results and the 2025/26 Championship schedule before looking ahead to the Blues’ annual meeting with Havant & Waterlooville at Westleigh Park.

07-28
01:00:34

2024/25 Season Highlights - Friday 30th May

Replay the highs and lows of Pompey’s maiden season back in the Championship after 12 years away. John Mousinho’s side survived relegation with 2 games to spare after collecting 54 points from 14 wins, 12 draws and 20 defeats to finish 16th whilst also falling at the first hurdle in both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.

05-30
51:47

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