Sky Sports Soccer Saturday: Who's Commentating and How to Watch on 23 August 2025

For British football fans gearing up for the weekend's action on 23 August 2025, Sky Sports provides comprehensive coverage across its dedicated channels. Sky Sports Football UK, Sky Sports News, Sky Sports Premier League, and the flagship Soccer Saturday programme will all broadcast live football content starting at midday, with a consistent presenting and punditry team bringing expert analysis and lively discussion.

The coverage will be expertly hosted by Simon Thomas, a seasoned presenter known for his extensive work with Sky Sports and his earlier career presenting the children's programme Blue Peter. Thomas's engaging style ensures fans receive insightful updates and smooth transitions between live matches and analysis segments.[1][5]

The expert panel of pundits for this Soccer Saturday special remains consistent across the various Sky Sports football channels. The notable names include Clinton Morrison, Paul Merson, Michael Dawson, and Kris Boyd. Each brings a wealth of playing experience and football knowledge:

• Clinton Morrison is a former Republic of Ireland international striker, well known for his time at Crystal Palace and West Ham United, and has established himself as a sharp and candid analyst on Sky Sports.
• Paul Merson boasts a storied career chiefly with Arsenal and Aston Villa and is celebrated for his insightful and sometimes provocative football commentary, making him a popular figure on Sky Sports’ football programming.
• Michael Dawson, a former Premier League defender with Tottenham Hotspur and Hull City, provides defensive mastery perspective and tactical insight from his years at the top level.
• Kris Boyd is a prolific Scottish striker with extensive experience in both the Scottish Premiership and English leagues, offering expertise particularly in goal scoring and attacking play analysis.

Adding authoritative viewpoints from officiating is Mike Dean, a well-known former Premier League referee whose experience adjudicating high-profile matches gives him a unique perspective on rule interpretations and officiating controversies, enriching the commentary and analysis.

This line-up of presenters and pundits will be visible simultaneously across these Sky Sports channels:

• Sky Sports Football UK / HD
• Sky Sports News / HD
• Sky Sports Premier League / HD
• Soccer Saturday (the main show)

Simon Thomas will anchor the show from Sky's studio, seamlessly coordinating live match updates, studio discussions, and fan engagement segments. Whether fans tune into Sky Sports Football UK or the dedicated Premier League channel, they will get consistent expert commentary and analysis throughout the programme.

Soccer Saturday itself is a long-established format beloved by British football fans, featuring rapid-fire updates on goals, match incidents, and breaking news, alongside in-depth punditry and debate. Originating in the 1990s and evolving into its current incarnation, it remains one of Sky’s flagship football programmes.[4]

Understanding where to watch is straightforward: Sky Sports is the primary broadcaster, and all Sky Sports packages featuring Football, News, and Premier League channels will carry the coverage. Sky Sports is available on Sky satellite, Virgin Media, and several streaming platforms supported by Sky, ensuring wide accessibility across the UK.

For those interested in more extensive Premier League coverage throughout the season, Sky Sports’ roster also includes prominent figures like Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher, but for 23 August 2025’s Soccer Saturday live broadcast, the focus is on Simon Thomas and the expert panel detailed above.[2][3]