BBC Local Radio will provide live commentary for every English Football League team throughout the 2026/27 season. This coverage includes match analysis, interviews, and discussions across the network. The broadcaster will also deliver commentary for every round of the FA Cup. These broadcasts will be available via traditional radio and the BBC Sounds platform.
The network is introducing a new program titled Total Sports Show, which will air every Saturday afternoon. Charlie Taylor will host the show, providing goal updates and match overviews. Listeners can access this content through their local radio station or the BBC Sounds app. Club specific news, interviews, and features are available to users who subscribe to their team via the digital platform.
Steph Marshall, BBC Head of the West and South West, leads the BBC Local Sport operation. The broadcaster produces more than 5,000 commentaries across the English football pyramid, covering the Premier League, the EFL, and the National League. This output is distributed through a network of 39 local radio stations.
The BBC Local operation integrates radio broadcasts with online news and regional news bulletins on BBC One. This structure allows for the delivery of sports coverage across various digital and linear touchpoints. The network currently operates 39 distinct local radio stations across England.