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Where to Watch BBC Final Score on December 20, 2025 — Jason Mohammad with Sam Parkin, Glenn Murray and Nedum Onuoha

The BBC’s Saturday results and debate programme Final Score will be available across the BBC’s channels and digital platforms on Saturday, December 20, 2025, with Jason Mohammad presenting alongside pundits Sam Parkin, Glenn Murray and Nedum Onuoha. The show will air on the BBC One/HD broadcast channel, the BBC Final Score red button service (labelled here as BBC *RED Button HD), the dedicated BBC Final Score channel, BBC iPlayer (geo-restricted where applicable) and via BBC Sport Online, giving viewers a full range of options to follow the late-match reports, live updates and post-match analysis.

Broadcast details and platforms (key viewing options)

  • BBC One/HD — The main television home for Final Score, with full television presentation and studio debate led by Jason Mohammad.
  • BBC Final Score (channel) — A channel-branded presentation carrying the same studio team and features, useful for viewers who select the programme by name.
  • BBC *RED Button HD — The BBC’s interactive red-button service provides alternate feeds, extra graphics, and the option to switch between live games and scoreboards; this is commonly used for extra camera angles or the late-breaking results service.
  • BBC iPlayer (geo/R) — Live streaming and on-demand catch-up on BBC iPlayer for UK viewers; geo-restrictions apply outside the UK.
  • BBC Sport Online — Live text coverage, video clips and highlights plus embedded streams or highlights where rights permit.

Across these platforms, the same presenting team will appear: Jason Mohammad as presenter with punditry from Sam Parkin, Glenn Murray and Nedum Onuoha, ensuring consistent analysis whether you watch on TV, the red button or online.

Jason Mohammad — presenter profile

Jason Mohammad is one of the BBC’s principal football and multi-sport presenters and fronts Final Score and Match of the Day 2 for BBC Sport. He has fronted major international events — including multiple Olympic Games and World Cups — and presents regularly on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio Wales, as well as other BBC television sports output[1][4]. His long-standing role on Final Score and MOTD2 has made him a familiar face to British football audiences, and his broadcasting background spans television, radio and live-event hosting[2][3].

Pundits and their backgrounds

Final Score’s pundit line-up for this edition combines recent top-flight playing experience with coaching and media work to provide tactical insight and first-hand perspective.

  • Sam Parkin — A former professional striker who enjoyed a lengthy career across the English Football League, Parkin has become a regular pundit and commentator on football shows since retirement, known for his clear analysis of forward play and finishing. His broadcasting work includes contributions to BBC football coverage and other sports media outlets.
  • Glenn Murray — The ex-Premier League and Championship striker is widely recognised for his prolific goalscoring spells, particularly with Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace. Since retiring, Murray has moved into punditry and coaching roles and is valued for his insight on striker movement, set pieces and the dynamics of promotion-chasing teams.
  • Nedum Onuoha — A former Premier League centre-back and captain at club level, Onuoha has become a regular football analyst and broadcaster, contributing tactical breakdowns and player-management perspectives. He is also known for strong media appearances, writing and commentary about the game’s off-field issues and player welfare.

What to expect in this edition of Final Score

The programme traditionally mixes live score updates, late goals, pitch-side reports and studio debate; expect minute-by-minute scoreboards, links to match reporters for late kick-offs, extended tactical analysis from the three pundits and post-match reaction for key fixtures. The red button feed and BBC iPlayer typically offer viewers the ability to follow multiple games or extended interviews after the main broadcast.

Why the BBC’s coverage matters to UK viewers

The BBC’s sport output — including Final Score — remains a go-to for impartial, nationwide results and analysis on a Saturday, with multi-platform availability (broadcast, red button, iPlayer and online) ensuring viewers can follow the action in whichever way suits them. For audiences who prefer traditional TV presentation, BBC One/HD provides the full studio experience; those who want to switch between matches or catch immediate highlights often use the red button and iPlayer offerings.

Verified background sources and further reading

For more on Jason Mohammad’s broadcasting career and current roles at the BBC, see his agency and profile pages which detail his work on Final Score, Match of the Day 2 and BBC radio output as well as his event-hosting background[1][2][3][4].

Useful links (external):

  • Jason Mohammad — agent/profile page (biography and credits): "https:\/\/www.goodvibesonlytalent.com\/jason-mohammad"[1]
  • BBC Final Score information and scheduling (BBC Sport and programme pages provide timing and platform notes): "https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sport"
  • Profiles of the pundits and their playing careers (for example, player pages and historical records): "https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nedum_Onuoha"

Practical viewing tips

  • If you are in the UK and want live streaming, open BBC iPlayer shortly before 14:30 to be ready for the live programme; remember iPlayer is geo-restricted outside the UK.
  • Use the BBC *RED Button HD if you want to jump between late kick-offs or access additional camera feeds and extended interviews not shown on the main channel.
  • Follow BBC Sport Online for text-based live updates and short highlight clips if bandwidth is limited or you prefer mobile-friendly coverage.

This edition of Final Score brings together an experienced studio presenter in Jason Mohammad and three pundits with recent top-level playing experience — Sam Parkin, Glenn Murray and Nedum Onuoha — across BBC One/HD, BBC Final Score channel, BBC red button, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport Online, offering multiple ways to follow the full programme and late Saturday action.

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