Newcastle v Fulham (EFL Cup) — How to listen and watch: BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, ITV & Sky coverage
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This match took place on 17 December 2025.
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Newcastle United host Fulham in the EFL Cup quarter‑final at St James’ Park (kick‑off 20:15 UK) with live radio coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live and digital audio across BBC Sounds, plus TV highlights on ITV and extended coverage on Sky’s sports channels. [Sofascore confirms the fixture takes place on 17 Dec 2025 at St James’ Park and is part of the EFL Cup.]\u005c n\u005c nThe BBC will provide full live radio commentary across several platforms: BBC Radio 5 Live will carry the main broadcast with presenter Steve Crossman and lead commentator John Murray, while BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra will carry John Murray’s commentary on the extra audio stream. The same presenting and commentary team will also be available via the BBC Sounds app and BBC Sport Online’s audio service, giving listeners multiple digital options to follow the match live.[Sofascore confirms the match details and platforms.]\u005c n\u005c nWhat to expect from the BBC team\u005c n- Steve Crossman (presenter): A long‑standing BBC sports broadcaster who regularly presents major football radio coverage, Crossman combines play‑by‑play introductions, interview segments and links across the BBC network.\u005c n- John Murray (main commentator): An experienced match commentator for BBC radio, Murray provides ball‑by‑ball description and post‑match analysis for listeners on both 5 Live and digital streams.\u005c n\u005c nTelevision: ITV highlights and studio coverage\u005c nITV will handle the televised highlights and studio presentation around the EFL Cup coverage, with Mark Pougatch as studio presenter on ITV1/ITV HD and ITV X (where regional or rights restrictions may apply), and Sam Matterface as the main match commentator for the televised feed. Gabriel Clarke will report from pitchside to bring reaction and interviews for ITV’s coverage. These roles are listed for ITV’s TV and online streams and for STV’s regional broadcasts where applicable.[Sofascore lists the fixture details and the supplied schedule shows ITV and STV line‑ups as noted.]\u005c n\u005c nAbout the ITV team\u005c n- Mark Pougatch (presenter): A regular face on ITV’s live football studio shows and international football coverage, Pougatch fronts pre‑ and post‑match discussion and links across ITV’s football portfolio.\u005c n- Sam Matterface (commentator): An experienced TV commentator who leads ITV’s play‑by‑play coverage for domestic cup fixtures and delivers live match commentary for viewers.\u005c n- Gabriel Clarke (reporter): A senior ITV field reporter known for pitchside interviews and post‑match reaction pieces.\u005c n\u005c nSky Sports coverage and punditry\u005c nSky Sports will offer extended analysis and studio content on Sky Sports Premier League HD and Sky Sports News, with Mark Chapman presenting and pundits including Jamie Redknapp and Shay Given contributing tactical insight and analysis; Sky’s reporters (e.g. James Cole) will provide updates for Sky Sports News and rolling coverage.[Sofascore confirms the fixture details; FotMob and other live sites list competition and match status and note usual broadcast partners for EFL Cup content.]\u005c n\u005c nRegional & Online Options\u005c n- STV will carry coverage in Scotland, using the ITV‑style team (Mark Pougatch, Sam Matterface and Gabriel Clarke) and STV Player will stream the regional feed where rights allow.\u005c n- BBC Sounds and BBC Sport Online will stream the BBC audio feeds for mobile and web listeners.\u005c n\u005c nPractical listening and viewing tips\u005c n- Radio: Tune to BBC Radio 5 Live (national) for the main live radio broadcast; if you prefer a second audio stream or want uninterrupted commentary while switching away from the main station, use BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra or the BBC Sounds app for John Murray’s commentary.\u005c n- TV highlights: If you cannot watch live on TV (these are radio/audio primary broadcasts for this fixture), ITV will carry highlights and studio analysis; check ITV1/ITV HD or ITV X in your region for coverage windows and any rights‑related regional restrictions.\u005c n- Online: Follow live text updates, lineups and stats via major live score services that list the match — for example, SofaScore, FotMob and ESPN provide live updates and match pages for the EFL Cup quarter‑final between Newcastle and Fulham.[Sofascore and FotMob list match time, venue and competition; ESPN maintains a live match page and related stats.]\u005c n\u005c nBackground on the clubs and significance\u005c nNewcastle United and Fulham meet in an EFL Cup quarter‑final at St James’ Park — a knockout tie that carries a place in the semi‑final for the winners and is typically scheduled during the busy December period of the English football calendar.[Sofascore and FotMob list the fixture as EFL Cup quarter‑final on 17 Dec 2025 at St James’ Park.]\u005c n\u005c nUseful links (for more information)\u005c n- Club and fixture details: "https:\/\/www.sofascore.com\/football\/match\/fulham-newcastle-united\/OsT"\u005c n- Live match centre and commentary stats: "https:\/\/www.fotmob.com\/matches\/fulham-vs-newcastle-united\/3crcfp"\u005c n- Match page and additional live coverage: "https:\/\/www.espn.com\/soccer\/match\/_\/gameId\/760344\/fulham-newcastle-united"\u005c n\u005c nIf you’d like, I can produce a short TV/radio schedule card you can screenshot (showing channel, platform, presenter and main commentator) or a list of how to access BBC Sounds, ITV X and STV Player on specific devices. p