The Football Hour - Express FM

Total Transparency & Tuchel's Tough Calls - Monday 25th May

25 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Play Up, Pens Down - Friday 22nd May

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Retained & Released: Dissecting The List - Monday 18th May

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Portsmouth Football Club’s retained list is thoroughly picked apart by Jake Smith, Henry Deacon and Tom Malley. Conor Chaplin’s release from Ip...

2025/26 Season Review (Part II) - Friday 15th May

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive assessment of the second half of Portsmouth’s 2025/26 SkyBet Championship season with Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Joe Wood. The ...

2025/26 Season Review (Part I) - Monday 11th May

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 open...

Doz, D.C. & Dirt Development - Friday 8th May

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ar...

All Done After A Draw With Brum - Monday 4th May

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Focusing On The Final Day - Friday 1st May

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Segs And The City - Monday 27th April

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Cha...

Staying Up With 2 Games To Spare - Friday 24th April

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A panel comprised of Jake Smith, Sam Macey and Eric Coleborn sit down to discuss the Blues’ Championship survival and their midweek thrashing by tit...

A Sniff Away From Safety - Monday 20th April

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 touchi...

PS: What A Team - Friday 17th April

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Pandemonium With 97’ On The Clock - Monday 13th April

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday’s snatch-and-grab victory for Portsmouth over Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium is picked apart by Jake Smith, Joe Wood and Graham But...

Resurrecting A Potentially Pivotal Point - Friday 10th April

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Helped by Blues fan David Howes and opposition supporter Steve Dixon, Jake Smith presents a preview of Saturday’s Championship meeting between Middl...

Mattsson Makes Things Even - Sunday 5th April

05 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 report...

Time For The Run-In - Monday 30th March

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Canar...

Plenty At Stake During The Break - Friday 27th March

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

With men’s football pausing for an international break, Jake Smith focusses on discussing important matches for the Royal Navy, Portsmouth Women and...

Hammered By The Hoops - Monday 23rd March

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 po...

Celebrating 20 Years Of Express FM - Friday 20th March

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Sleepwalking Into Trouble - Tuesday 17th March

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 thoug...

A Midweek Of Mixed Emotions - Friday 13th March

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 vic...

Looking Towards Lunchtime In Lancashire - Friday 6th March

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Smith, David Howes and Brendan Tuttiett present a preview of Portsmouth’s huge Championship game against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. The...

Toothless Against The Tigers - Monday 2nd March

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Not At The Races At The Racecourse - Friday 27th February

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joined by Kevin Stokes, Jake Smith assesses Tuesday night’s defeat for Portsmouth away at Wrexham. The pair also discuss recent reports linking t...

Pompey Answer London's Calling - Monday 23rd February

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 com...

An End To The Midweek Away Day Woes - Friday 20th February

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 sin...

99 Problems But A Pitch Ain't 1 - Monday 16th February

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 picke...

Rain, Rain, Go Away - Friday 13th February

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Pompey’s next Championship encounter against Sheffield United at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Mark Magee and Andrew Barnard. Statesid...

Devine Intervention - Monday 9th February

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Flooded Fratton Forces Fixture Failure - Friday 6th February

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Helped by Tom Malley and Brendan Tuttiett, Jake Smith presents a discussion covering all of the latest Portsmouth Football Club news. Tuesday night...

Getting The Better Of The Baggies - Monday 2nd February

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Bromwic...

On To West Brom At Home - Friday 30th January

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

James Wilson hosts with Joe Wood and Brendan Tuttiett joining him in the studio to preview Pompey's next Championship fixture against West Bromwich Al...

A Draw On Derby Day - Monday 26th January

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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. T...

Who Wants It Most? - Friday 23rd January

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ec...

Uninspired But Unbothered - Monday 19th January

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday’s win for Pompey over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough is dissected by Jake Smith, Jay Clements and Joe Wood. The trio then look ahea...

Back To The Bread & Butter - Friday 16th January

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Smith is joined by Tom Malley and Reece Hawkins to preview the Blues’ Championship next match against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. E...

Out With Heads Held High - Monday 12th January

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Goretti & The Gunners: The Calm Before The Storm - Friday 9th January

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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....

Fratton Falls To The Frost - Monday 5th January

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

In Dire Need Of New Year's Resolutions - Friday 2nd January

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Yang It In The Louvre - Tuesday 30th December

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 incre...

Un-Dunne By A Set Piece (Again) - Sunday 28th December

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Another Point In The Right Direction - Monday 22nd December

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Portsmouth’s Boxing Day clash with Queens Park Rangers at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Joe Wood and Clive Whittingham. The panel begi...

Seeking Successive Wins - Friday 19th December

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Smith calls upon Tom Malley and Chris Parsons to help preview Saturday’s Championship match between Derby County and Portsmouth at Pride Park. ...

Ibane With The Plan - Monday 15th December

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pompey’s comeback victory over Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park is analysed by Jake Smith, David Howes and Brendan Tuttiett. The panel also discu...

Conquered By Cullen’s Curler - Friday 12th December

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Reflecting On What Matters Most - Monday 8th December

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the company of Kevin Stokes, Jake Smith talks all things Portsmouth Football Club, including Saturday’s abandoned Championship match at The Valle...

Venturing To The Valley - Friday 5th December

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Tash Everitt look ahead to the weekend’s Championship meeting between Charlton Athletic and Portsmouth at The Valley. ...

No Sugarcoating Or Buttering Things Up - Monday 1st December

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Balanced debate and discussion with Jake Smith, Mark Coates and Graham Butterworth, who collectively provide reaction to Pompey’s most recent defeat...

Set Piece Shambles In Sheffield - Friday 28th November

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Blues’ midweek defeat to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane is picked apart by Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Joe Wood. Then, with the help of Robi...

Singin’ In The Rain - Monday 24th November

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Stokes accompanies host Jake Smith in the studio to help reflect on the Blues’ 3-1 Championship victory over Millwall at Fratton Park. Ther...

Ready For Some Welcome Returns - Friday 21st November

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Smith is joined by Joe Wood and Chris Chapman to look ahead to the return of Pompey’s men from the latest international break. Saturday’s ...

Getting By With Stretched Resources - Monday 17th November

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reacting to Pompey’s WSL 2 defeat at Birmingham City on Sunday, Jake Smith is joined alongside Kirsty Roxanne and Charlie Sinclair, who were also at...

Back To Brum We Go - Friday 14th November

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Portsmouth’s next WSL 2 fixture away at Birmingham City is previewed by Jake Smith with the help of broadcast journalist Dean Adams and head coach J...

Questions Being Asked - Monday 10th November

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alongside guests Mark Coates and Graham Butterworth in the studio, Jake Smith goes over the Blues’ 3-2 defeat away at Hull City. The post-match t...

Severely Lacking Firepower - Friday 7th November

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Smith and Brendan Tuttiett review Wednesday night’s goalless draw between Portsmouth and Wrexham at Fratton Park. Hull City supporter Joe Co...

A Day To Four-get At St Andrew’s - Monday 3rd November

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Assisted by Ian Chiverton, Jake Smith reviews Portsmouth’s 4-0 Championship defeat away at Birmingham City. They then discuss Pompey’s dramatic...

Haunted At Home, Treated On Our Travels - Friday 31st October

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pompey’s next Championship outing away at Birmingham City is previewed by Jake Smith, Joe Wood and Mark Coates. Opposition supporter Paul Delves ...

Punished By The Potters - Monday 27th October

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Smith is joined alongside Kevin Stokes and Pepe Lacey to assess where it all went wrong for Pompey against Stoke City at Fratton Park. We also...

Brandon Bosses The Blues - Friday 24th October

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive review of the Blues’ midweek defeat to Coventry City at Fratton Park with Jake Smith and David Howes. Then, with the help of Pott...

Swift As You Like - Monday 20th October

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the help of Joe Wood, host Jake Smith goes over the events of Pompey’s 1-1 draw away at Leicester City. The Blues’ midweek meeting with un...

Fuelling Up For The King Power - Friday 17th October

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Prepare for Pompey’s trip to the King Power Stadium with Jake Smith, David Howes and Reece Hawkins. Saturday night’s Championship fixture invol...

Fumbled At Fratton - Monday 13th October

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sunday’s WSL 2 defeat to Southampton for the Portsmouth Women at Fratton Park is reviewed by Jake Smith with the help of Dan Shaw’s post-match int...

1 Week, 2 Derbies - Friday 10th October

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Smith, Eric Coleborn and Ian Chiverton sit down to discuss all things Pompey Women, with the mens team currently on international break. Wedne...

Back With A Bang (& A Yang) - Monday 6th October

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Stokes and Tom Chappell join host Jake Smith to review Pompey’s 1-0 victory over the previously-unbeaten Championship leaders, Middlesbrough a...

Held By The Hornets - Friday 3rd October

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The midweek stalemate at Fratton Park between Portsmouth and Watford is picked apart by Jake Smith and Alex Fletcher. Content creator Olly Huddlest...

Eclipsed In East Anglia - Monday 29th September

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Lac...

An Owler Of A Performance - Monday 22nd September

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Portsmouth’s Championship defeat to Sheffield Wednesday at Fratton Park is scrutinised by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Andrew Barnard. Focus then...

Oh Schmid! - Friday 19th September

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 fr...

South Coast Stalemate - Monday 15th September

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Smith welcomes Pompey+ presenter George Wedlake and fellow Blues fan Alex Fletcher on to the show to review Sunday’s goalless draw with Southam...

Closing In On Derby Day - Friday 12th September

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Wildcats Win At Westleigh - Monday 8th September

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 hel...

Home On Loan - Friday 5th September

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reaction to Portsmouth’s summer transfer business, notably the deadline day return of Conor Chaplin on loan from Ipswich Town. Kevin Stokes and A...

The Deadline Day Double-Header - Monday 1st September

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Burs...

Preparing For PNE - Friday 29th August

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Blues’ next Championship fixture against Preston North End at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Pepe Lacey and Dan Waldren. Henry Deac...

Resilient On The Road - Monday 25th August

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Going West (Brom) - Friday 22nd August

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A full preview of the Blues’ Championship clash with West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns, presented by Jake Smith, Mark Magee and Andrew Barnard. ...

Sargent Leads Chirping Canaries To Victory - Monday 18th August

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Round 1 Retirees - Friday 15th August

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pompey’s Carabao Cup First Round defeat to Reading is picked apart by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Reece Hawkins. Norwich City supporter Daniel E...

A Dream Start - Monday 11th August

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 looki...

Onward To Oxford - Friday 8th August

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 previe...

Going With The Flo - Monday 4th August

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 run...

Finalising The Friendlies - Friday 1st August

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Reining In The New Season - Monday 28th July

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 suc...

2024/25 Season Highlights - Friday 30th May

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Looking At The Broader Picture - Monday 26th May

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An overall assessment of the 2024/25 English football season with Jake Smith, Sam Macey and Pepe Lacey. The biggest stories from the global scene a...

Big Fat Quiz Of The Season - Friday 23rd May

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Smith puts the knowledge of James Wilson and Andrew Barnard to the test in Express FM’s annual End of Season Pompey Quiz. Do you think you k...

Moving On - Monday 19th May

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Portsmouth’s retained list is picked apart by Jake Smith, Kevin Stokes and Andrew Barnard. The panel also assess what’s happened across the EFL...

2024/25 Season Review (Part II) - Friday 16th May

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jake is back with Tom Malley and Joe Wood to review the second half of Portsmouth’s 2024/25 Championship campaign. Matchdays 24-46 are put under ...

2024/25 Season Review (Part I) - Monday 12th May

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The first half of Pompey’s maiden season back in the Championship after 12 years away is analysed by Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Joe Wood. Matchda...

When The Chips Are Down - Friday 9th May

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Smith sits down with Portsmouth Women head coach Jay Sadler and loanee defender Jazz Bull to review the success of the team’s first season in t...

Sweet 16th For Pompey - Monday 5th May

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday’s Championship curtain closer against Hull City is discussed by Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Mark Magee. There’s also reaction to Ala...

Set For The Season Finale - Friday 2nd May

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A look ahead to the final matchday of the 2024/25 EFL season with Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Matt Corrick. Portsmouth’s curtain closer against Hu...

Another Sweet Escape - Monday 28th April

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sunday’s 4-0 win over Blackburn Rovers for the Pompey Women, who have now also secured their second tier safety, is dissected by Jake Smith, Pepe La...

Looking Up The Table - Friday 25th April

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Smith hosts the show for the 500th time, welcoming Eric Coleborn and Andrew Barnard on with him to help preview Pompey’s penultimate match of t...

Home & Hosed - Tuesday 22nd April

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pompey’s survival-securing victory over Watford on Easter Monday is analysed by Jake Smith, Mark Coates and Charlie Sinclair. Regan Poole and Joh...

Colby’s Canaries Culling - Sunday 20th April

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Smith and Sam Macey deliver reaction to Portsmouth’s 5-3 victory over Norwich City at Carrow Road on Good Friday. With the help of Kaiden, G...

Norwich Up Next - Thursday 17th April

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Blues’ Good Friday meeting with Norwich City at Carrow Road is previewed by Jake Smith, Brendan Tuttiett and Daniel Emery. Pompey boss John M...

Rocking Rob To The Rescue - Monday 14th April

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A panel comprised of Jake Smith, Alex Fletcher and Ryan Honey is tasked with recapping the events of Portsmouth’s 2-2 draw with Derby County at the ...