Scottish League Cup 2025: Where to Listen and Who’s Commentating on St Mirren vs Hearts
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This match took place on 16 August 2025.
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The Scottish League Cup Round of 16 fixture between St Mirren and Hearts on Saturday, 16 August 2025, kicks off at 3:00 pm UK time at The SMiSA Stadium in Paisley. For football fans in the UK wanting to catch live coverage, BBC Radio Scotland is the primary broadcaster offering extensive audio coverage across multiple platforms. BBC Radio Scotland will provide live commentary with reporters Allan Preston and Brian McLauchlin delivering updates from the ground. For those seeking more detailed analysis, the match is also available on BBC Radio Scotland Extra, BBC Sounds App, and via BBC Sport Online’s audio streaming service. These platforms feature presenter Kenny Macintyre, main commentator Stuart Mitchell, and co-commentator Steven Thompson. Pundits Julie Fleeting and Richard Foster join to provide expert insights during the broadcast, with Brian McLauchlin reporting. Julie Fleeting is a well-respected former Scotland international forward with a distinguished playing career, bringing valuable on-field experience to her punditry. Richard Foster, a former professional full-back with extensive Scottish Premiership experience, offers tactical expertise and defensive analysis. Kenny Macintyre is a prominent presenter known across BBC Sport for his engaging style and in-depth knowledge of Scottish football, while Stuart Mitchell and Steven Thompson — the latter a former striker for Celtic and Scotland — provide dynamic commentary, balancing play-by-play description with expert evaluation. For those preferring club-specific coverage, Hearts TV streams the match live featuring main commentator Laurie Dunsire and co-commentator Robert Borthwick. Both have deep ties to Heart of Midlothian, offering fans detailed narrative about the team’s tactics and players. St Mirren TV also streams the match live to international subscribers (and live audio commentary to UK subscribers) with Billy Hogg and Ryan Flynn providing the commentary. Billy Hogg is a respected broadcaster with a history in Scottish football media, and Ryan Flynn is a former St Mirren player knowledgeable about the club’s current setup. Additionally, Premier Sports Player UK holds live broadcast rights to the match, accessible via subscription. Paul Mitchell leads commentary for this feed, which caters to viewers seeking a wider commercial broadcast option. This match is an all-Premiership Scottish League Cup cup tie, with a quarter-final place at stake. St Mirren enter the contest having topped Group D following a 2-1 win against Ayr United, boosted by Killian Phillips, who scored twice in the decisive game. Hearts, meanwhile, have sold out their ticket allocation for the game, reflecting a robust travelling support. Referee Steven McLean will officiate the match, with no VAR technology in use. For ticket holders or matchday attendees, The SMiSA Stadium opens turnstiles at 2 pm. Season tickets are not valid for this cup tie, and tickets are available at the St Mirren Ticket Office and online at set prices ranging from £6 for under-12s to £22 for adults. Fans following on the move can listen across all BBC audio channels or watch live from the clubs’ official TV services and Premier Sports Player. For more information on the teams and league coverage, visit: - St Mirren FC official website (https://www.stmirren.com) - Heart of Midlothian FC official website (https://www.heartsfc.co.uk) - Scottish Premiership and League Cup details (https://spfl.co.uk) p