The Football Hour - Express FM

A complete look ahead to the first South Coast Derby of the season, presented by Jake Smith, David Howes and Frankie Hullett.

Pre-match interviews with Pompey head coach John Mousinho and club captain Marlon Pack are also included, as well as a chat regarding Southampton boss Tonda Eckert’s recent FA hearing with Dan Hargraves from the Daily Echo.

Pompey cult hero Linvoy Primus sits down with Jake Smith on this special edition of the show to talk all about his Blues career, his fondest memories of being involved with football and supporting community programmes.

The former Portsmouth defender also reveals his dream 5-a-side team made up of old teammates, how he helped raise £100,000 for ‘Faith & Football’ and how his daughter, Atlanta is getting on in her own footballing pathway.

Jake Smith is joined exclusively by Pompey Women head coach Jay Sadler and defender Arabella Suttie to look ahead to Sunday’s league meeting with Lewes at Fratton Park.

Also discussed is last weekend’s FA Women’s National League Cup triumph over The Rooks, an update on Portsmouth’s representatives on the international stage and the latest reports regarding the Manchester City scandal.

With the help of Alex Fletcher and Mark Coates, Jake Smith discusses the weekend’s biggest footballing stories.

England’s Nations League defeat to Spain at Wembley is first discussed before Sunday’s FA Women’s National League - Cup Group Stage victory for Pompey over Lewes at the John Jenkins Stadium.

Jake Smith and Henry Deacon highlight the biggest talking points from the 2026/27 season so far, covering not just the Championship but the Premier League and rest of the EFL too!

The pair also discuss Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s proposal to lift the ban of alcohol consumption from within view of the pitch across English football stadia, Pompey Women’s FA Women’s National League Cup tie against Lewes at the John Jenkins Stadium, England’s Nations League clash with Spain at Wembley and the news of Manchester City being found guilty of “the majority” of the 115 charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations.

Reaction to Portsmouth’s draw with Blackburn Rovers in the Championship presented by Jake Smith, Hayden Smith and Scott Harris.

Sunday’s FA Women’s National League - Southern Premier Division victory for Jay Sadler’s Pompey away at Real Bedford is also highlighted and there’s post-match audio from both gaffers.

The Blues’ next Championship match against Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park is previewed by Jake Smith, Sam Macey and Chris Haines.

We also take a listen to John Mousinho’s pre-match interview with David Howes and catch up with opposition supporter Ryan Hildred, who chips in with his views ahead of Saturday’s meeting on the South Coast.

Tasked with reviewing the events of Pompey’s goalless draw with Charlton Athletic at The Valley is Jake Smith, Mark Magee and Reece Hawkins.

The rest of the action from the latest round of Championship fixtures is also discussed, including news of the division’s first managerial sacking and the prospect of Southampton boss Tonda Eckert not being in the dugout for next month’s South Coast Derby at St Mary’s.

Jake Smith, David Howes and Hayden Smith provide a preview of Pompey’s next game in the Championship, a trip to Charlton Athletic.

The trio also discuss the submission of John Mousinho’s league squad for up until January, Tayo Singerr’s loan move to AFC Totton and a disastrous training ground injury sustained by Luke Brooke-Smith.

Portsmouth’s Championship victory over Cardiff City at the weekend is picked apart by Jake Smith, Tom Malley and Josh Sweetman.

As part of the assessment, the trio discuss Daniel Bielica’s first clean sheet for the club, Marko Milovanović’s maiden Fratton Park goal and the impressive performances of debutants Jayden Meghoma and Tyrese Shade.