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This match took place on 20 December 2025.
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Where to listen: BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Three Counties Radio to cover Stevenage v Burton Albion (League One, 20 December 2025) Stevenage host Burton Albion in a Sky Bet League One lunchtime kick‑off at the Lamex Stadium on Saturday 20 December 2025, with live radio coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live and local coverage on BBC Three Counties Radio for listeners in the Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire area. BBC Radio 5 Live is carrying national audio coverage of the fixture while BBC Three Counties Radio provides a local FM commentary stream for supporters closer to the ground; both broadcasters are named sources for the match’s live audio coverage for this round of League One fixtures[4][1]. This article explains who’s on the commentary team, gives background on the presenters and pundits involved, outlines how and where fans in the UK can tune in, and provides context about the two clubs and competition as part of League One coverage. Match and broadcast basics - Competition: English League One, Round 21[1][4]. - Kick‑off: 12:30 UTC (12:30 UK Time) at the Lamex Stadium, Stevenage[1][4]. - National audio: BBC Radio 5 Live – reporter listed as Paul Scott for this match (on the 5 Live match page and listings)[1]. - Local radio: BBC Three Counties Radio (FM) – main commentator Steve Watkins with co‑commentator Dean Thompson on the station’s match coverage listing for the fixture[1]. Who’s on air — verified roles and background - Paul Scott (BBC Radio 5 Live reporter): Paul Scott is credited as the reporter for the Radio 5 Live broadcast of Stevenage v Burton Albion for this fixture in official match listings and live coverage summaries; Radio 5 Live frequently assigns reporters to provide pitch‑side or studio updates during Saturday lunchtime fixtures and Scott’s role here is to supply live reports, interviews and updates to accompany the national commentary feed[1]. - Steve Watkins (BBC Three Counties Radio, main commentator): Steve Watkins is the named main commentator for the Three Counties Radio broadcast of the game[1]. Local BBC stations such as Three Counties Radio routinely employ experienced local commentators to front match commentaries for supporters in the catchment area; Watkins is the voice listeners will hear describing the action ball‑by‑ball on FM for the Lamex Stadium fixture[1]. - Dean Thompson (BBC Three Counties Radio, co‑commentator): Dean Thompson is listed as co‑commentator alongside Watkins for the local FM commentary[1]. Co‑commentators typically provide tactical insight, analysis and reaction, often drawing on playing or coaching experience; Thompson’s role is to complement Watkins’ play‑by‑play calls and add colour and context for local listeners[1]. About the broadcasters and how to listen - BBC Radio 5 Live: 5 Live is the BBC’s national radio sports station and regularly provides live audio coverage of Football League matches that are not exclusively televised, together with national sports news, interviews and in‑game reporting; national listeners can access 5 Live via digital radio (DAB), the BBC Sounds app and online streaming where geo‑permitted, making it the go‑to source for supporters across the UK who want national audio coverage of League One fixtures[1][7]. - BBC Three Counties Radio: This BBC local station covers Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and parts of Buckinghamshire and is the primary local radio outlet for Stevenage FC home matches; local listeners can tune by FM where the station broadcasts, DAB in some areas, or listen online through the BBC Sounds service; Three Counties Radio’s match commentary gives supporters in the region a local perspective, often with pre‑ and post‑match interviews and analysis from club contacts and local experts[1]. How the two services differ in practice - National vs local focus: BBC Radio 5 Live provides a national production with broad appeal, including match reporting, national studio presenters and wider league context for listeners across Britain[7]. BBC Three Counties Radio focuses on local interest: in‑depth coverage of Stevenage FC, local interviews and club‑house reaction tailored to the area’s audience[1]. - Presentation style: 5 Live’s output tends to be a combination of live commentary, reporter updates and studio linkage to presenters and pundits, while Three Counties Radio’s coverage uses a dedicated local commentary team (here Steve Watkins and Dean Thompson) for continuous ball‑by‑ball FM commentary and immediate local reaction and detail[1][7]. About the match-up: Stevenage and Burton Albion context - Stevenage: The hosts have established themselves as an ambitious League One club in recent seasons, with the Lamex Stadium hosting numerous tight league fixtures; up‑to‑date form and league position ahead of this fixture can be found on live match trackers and statistical sites that cover League One round‑by‑round[3][1]. - Burton Albion: The visitors have spent the last decade fluctuating between League One and League Two and will be looking for points on the road to improve their standing in the table; match previews and odds compendia noted Burton’s league position and recent results heading into the fixture[2][3]. Live follow and match updates online If you cannot listen on radio, several live score and match services are providing real‑time updates, line‑ups and post‑match reports for this Stevenage v Burton Albion fixture: FotMob and SofaScore carry live scores, statistics and head‑to‑head history for the game[1][3]. ESPN and Soccerway are also providing live coverage pages and match centre information, which typically includes live scoring updates and basic match stats[7][6]. Quick technical summary for listeners - To listen on BBC Radio 5 Live: use DAB radio, the BBC Sounds app or the BBC Radio 5 Live stream (availability may vary by device and location)[7]. - To listen on BBC Three Counties Radio: tune FM in the station area, use local DAB where available, or listen via the BBC Sounds app and select BBC Three Counties Radio’s live stream for match commentary featuring Steve Watkins and Dean Thompson[1]. Verified sources and where this information comes from - Match scheduling, kick‑off time and fixture listing for Stevenage v Burton Albion are recorded in live match databases and match centres for League One fixtures[1][4]. - Broadcasters and named coverage roles (Paul Scott for Radio 5 Live; Steve Watkins and Dean Thompson for BBC Three Counties Radio) are shown in fixture and broadcast listings relating to this game’s radio coverage[1]. Useful links - For club information and fixtures: FotMob (match page for Stevenage v Burton Albion) — use FotMob’s match centre for live scores, line‑ups and stats[1]. - For live scoreboard and player stats: SofaScore match centre for Stevenage v Burton Albion provides real‑time ratings and in‑game data[3]. - For an additional live coverage page and match details: ESPN’s match page for Stevenage v Burton Albion[7]. If you’d like, I can: provide direct instructions to open BBC Sounds on a phone or smart speaker, list the BBC Three Counties Radio FM frequencies for the Stevenage area, or pull pre‑match probable line‑ups and the latest bookies’ odds for this lunchtime fixture. p