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Birmingham City vs Sheffield United Carabao Cup 2025: How to Watch and Who’s Commentating
Football fans in the UK can catch the exciting English League Cup (Carabao Cup) first-round tie between Birmingham City and Sheffield United live on ITV 4 HD at 8:00pm UK time on Wednesday, 13 August 2025. ITV are also providing highlights on their ITV EFL Carabao Cup Highlights show, while Sky Sports Football UK and Sky Sports Main Event (in HD and UHD) will cover the match through their premium football channels.
Mark Pougatch leads the presenting duties for ITV 4 and ITV X (geo-restricted), bringing his extensive experience as a respected sports broadcaster who has covered major football and tennis events over his career. ITV’s commentary team features Sam Matterface as main commentator, with former professional player Michael Brown providing co-commentary. Matthew Upson, a former England defender turned pundit, adds expert analysis alongside the broadcast. Upson has accumulated considerable punditry experience on ITV and other football coverage, making him a familiar voice for fans tuning in.
On the other hand, Sky Sports appoints Mark Chapman as presenter across their football coverage for this fixture. Chapman is well known for hosting Premier League and EFL broadcasts on Sky, praised for his knowledgeable and engaging style.
The match itself takes place at Birmingham City’s home ground, St. Andrew’s Stadium. Both teams come into the game with mixed recent form: Birmingham City earned a 1-1 draw versus Ipswich Town to start their Championship season, while Sheffield United suffered a 1-4 home defeat to Bristol City. Both clubs are expected to rotate their squads to give some fringe players competitive minutes in this early-round cup tie, which promises an intriguing encounter between these well-supported clubs.
Fans looking to catch all the action can tune in to:
- ITV 4 HD — live match coverage with Mark Pougatch presenting alongside Sam Matterface, Michael Brown, and Matthew Upson.
- ITV EFL Carabao Cup Highlights — with commentary from Matterface and Brown.
- ITV X (geo-restricted) — live streaming with the same commentary and presenting team as ITV 4.
- Sky Sports Football UK/HD and Sky Sports Main Event (HD & UHD) — presented by Mark Chapman.
For those interested in background and analysis, BCFC Royal Blue on YouTube offers previews and podcasts discussing key players and formations for Birmingham City. Similarly, Sheffield United fans can find previews and club updates on the official Sheffield United website and their official social media channels.
This Carabao Cup fixture is a must-watch for British football enthusiasts eager to follow competitive cup action early in the season. The blend of ITV's accessible free-to-air coverage and Sky Sports' premium broadcast ensures all fans can enjoy the game with expert commentary and insightful punditry from leading names in football broadcasting.
Key Live Broadcast Details:
- Kickoff: 8:00pm BST, 13 August 2025
- Venue: St. Andrew’s Stadium, Birmingham
- ITV 4 HD Commentary Team: Sam Matterface (main commentator), Michael Brown (co-commentator), Matthew Upson (pundit), presented by Mark Pougatch
- Sky Sports Presentation: Mark Chapman
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Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting and competitive Carabao Cup night as Birmingham City take on Sheffield United with top-tier British football coverage available across multiple platforms.
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