Archived Match
This match took place on 12 August 2025.
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The English League Cup fixture on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, will be broadcast live on talkSPORT and the talkSPORT App, kicking off at 19:00 UK time. Fans tuning in can expect coverage presented by Adrian Durham, with expert analysis from pundits Courtney Sweetman-Kirk and Scott Minto. This trio will deliver comprehensive commentary and insights throughout the game, making the broadcast a must-listen for football enthusiasts across the UK.
talkSPORT, a major British sports radio station known for premier live football coverage, will host the programme "talkSPORT Kick Off". Adrian Durham, the presenter, is a well-established broadcaster in British football media, recognised for his sharp analysis and engaging style. Alongside him, Courtney Sweetman-Kirk, a former professional footballer with extensive playing experience in women’s football, offers valuable tactical insights. Scott Minto, a former Premier League defender and experienced football pundit, rounds out the team, bringing in-depth defensive expertise and years of broadcasting experience to the commentary team.
The English League Cup, also known as the Carabao Cup for sponsorship reasons, is in full swing this 2025–26 season, with fixtures featuring clubs from across the English football pyramid. On August 12, a full slate of round one matches will be in progress, covered extensively by various media outlets. The Carabao Cup enjoys a robust following and is a staple of English football’s calendar, offering lower-league clubs the chance to compete against top-tier sides.
For those wanting to follow the action digitally, the talkSPORT App provides an alternative platform with live audio coverage hosted by the same presenter and pundits, ideal for fans on the move. This dual availability ensures that whether listeners prefer traditional radio or streaming, they can access expert commentary and keep up to date throughout the match.
Adrian Durham’s career spans decades in sports broadcasting, where he has become a familiar voice on talkSPORT for football talk shows and live commentary. Courtney Sweetman-Kirk forged a career as a midfielder in the FA Women’s Super League, lending her player’s perspective to the punditry. Scott Minto is notable for his playing spells at Chelsea and Newcastle United before transitioning smoothly into media work, contributing on television and radio for many years.
Additional background on the Carabao Cup for the 2025–26 season highlights the competition's stature: this marks the 65th edition of the cup, incorporating 92 teams from the Premier League to League Two. With the draw completed recently, all fixtures are set for an exciting pathway leading to potential upsets and thrilling matches.
For viewers interested in specific fixtures and scores, ESPN provides detailed scheduling and live updates for the Carabao Cup matches, including information on venues and kick-off times. Official club channels, such as Leeds United’s [LUTV](https:\/\/www.leedsunited.com\/en\/matches\/mens\/boston-united-vs-leeds-united), also offer streaming options for related cup competitions.
More information about the competition format, teams involved, and historical context can be found on Wikipedia’s extensive coverage of the [2025–26 EFL Cup](https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/2025%E2%80%9326_EFL_Cup). For broader TV rights and live coverage updates, the [EFL’s official site](https:\/\/www.efl.com\/news\/2025\/august\/12\/carabao-cup-round-two-draw-confirmed\/) keeps fans informed on upcoming rounds and broadcast details.
With the combination of talkSPORT’s trusted broadcast team and digital accessibility, football fans in the UK will have exceptional coverage of the English League Cup action on August 12, 2025, making it a prime occasion to catch pivotal early-season knockout football. p