Where to Watch Newcastle vs Ipswich: BBC, Sky & Radio Coverage for Premier League Clash

Premier League action returns this weekend as Newcastle United host newly promoted Ipswich Town at St James' Park on Saturday 26th April 2025 (15:00 BST kick-off). British football fans have multiple options to follow this intriguing encounter, with comprehensive coverage across BBC TV and radio, Sky Sports, and international broadcasters.

BBC Television Coverage

The BBC provides extensive coverage of this fixture, beginning with Football Focus at 12:00 BST on BBC One. The studio team includes former Newcastle defender John Beresford, who made 180 appearances for the Magpies between 1992-1998. Beresford will be joined by experienced reporter Steve Bower, who has commentated on Premier League football for over a decade.

For live updates, tune into BBC Final Score from 14:30 BST with reporter John Bennett at St James' Park. The full match analysis comes later on Match of the Day at 22:30 BST, where Steve Bower provides the commentary.

BBC Radio Coverage

Radio listeners are particularly well served for this fixture. BBC Radio 5 Live has full commentary from 14:30 BST with their stellar team led by presenter Mark Chapman. The commentary team features Ian Dennis, one of the most experienced football commentators in British radio, alongside former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson as co-commentator.

The punditry team is packed with expertise including former Everton and England defender Phil Jagielka, ex-Republic of Ireland international Andy Reid, and Not The Top 20 podcast host Ali Maxwell. This coverage is also available via the BBC Sounds app and BBC Sport Online audio streams.

Local radio options include BBC Radio Newcastle with commentator Matthew Raisbeck and co-commentator John Anderson, while Ipswich fans can listen to BBC Radio Suffolk where Brenner Woolley provides commentary.

Sky Sports and International Coverage

While Sky Sports isn't showing this match live (due to the 3pm UK broadcast blackout), they will provide updates throughout the day on Sky Sports News and Soccer Saturday, with reporter Harriet Prior at the ground. Highlights will be available on Sky Sports' Premier League coverage later in the evening.

International viewers can watch live in the USA on USA Network or via the NBC App, where the presentation team includes former US goalkeeper Tim Howard and ex-Jamaica international Robbie Earle. Irish viewers can watch on Premier Sports 1 HD with commentary from Cathal Mullaney and analysis from former Ireland internationals Gary Breen and Kenny Cunningham.

Club Channels and Digital Options

Both clubs offer their own coverage - NUFC TV provides commentary from Matthew Raisbeck and John Anderson, while Ipswich's TownTV has coverage fronted by Channel 4 racing presenter Alex Jacques with former Town players Carlos Edwards and Alan Lee offering analysis.

For global listeners, the BBC World Service broadcasts the match with commentary from Ian Dennis and Paul Robinson, plus analysis from former Aston Villa goalkeeper Mark Bosnich.

Pundit Profiles

The coverage features several notable pundits with direct connections to these clubs. John Beresford was part of Kevin Keegan's famous Newcastle 'Entertainers' team of the mid-1990s. At Ipswich's TownTV, Carlos Edwards remains a cult hero at Portman Road after his spectacular goal against Cardiff in the 2010 Championship play-offs.

Among the co-commentators, Paul Robinson brings his experience of 41 England caps and Premier League football with Tottenham and Blackburn, while Phil Jagielka offers defensive insights from his 385 Premier League appearances.

For tactical analysis, Ali Maxwell of the Not The Top 20 podcast provides his expert knowledge of the EFL, having followed Ipswich's journey from League One back to the Premier League.

With such comprehensive coverage options across multiple platforms, fans of both clubs and neutral observers alike will be well served for this Premier League encounter between Newcastle United and Ipswich Town.

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