Where to Listen: BBC Radio 5 Live, Radio Derby & Humberside Commentators for Hull City v Derby County

Match date: 24 February 2026

Where to Listen: BBC Radio 5 Live, Radio Derby & Humberside Commentators for Hull City v Derby County

Tonight's Sky Bet Championship clash between Hull City and Derby County at the MKM Stadium promises excitement, with comprehensive radio coverage on trusted BBC stations for British fans. Kick-off is at 19:45 UK time on Tuesday 24 February 2026, and while there's no live TV broadcast, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Derby, and BBC Radio Humberside will deliver full match commentary, making them essential for supporters[2][3].

BBC Radio 5 Live offers national coverage with reporter Sanny Rudravajhala on the scene, known for his sharp insights across football leagues. Rudravajhala has built a reputation at the BBC for detailed pitchside reporting, having covered numerous Championship fixtures and Premier League games, bringing listeners close to the action at the MKM Stadium where Hull City, sitting 5th, host 8th-placed Derby County[5]. For Derby fans, BBC Radio Derby features main commentator Ed Dawes, a seasoned voice in East Midlands football with decades of experience calling Rams matches, from promotions to play-off dramas.

Local passion intensifies on BBC Radio Humberside, presented by James Hoggarth, with main commentator Mike White and co-commentator Peter Swan. Hoggarth, a staple of Humberside's sports output, has hosted coverage of Hull City's rise through the leagues, while White's encyclopedic knowledge of Tigers history adds depth. Swan, a former professional defender, provides expert analysis drawn from his playing days, offering tactical breakdowns that resonate with Hull faithful[2].

Beyond radio, highlights will air on ITV English Football League Highlights, Sky Sports (highlights), and Sky Sports+ via app, all with main commentator Simon Watts, whose energetic style has narrated countless EFL moments. Soccer Special includes reporter Luke Chambers, and talkSPORT boasts pundit Charlie Adam – the former Scotland international and Premier League midfielder with stints at Liverpool and Stoke City – alongside reporter Alan Biggs, a veteran journalist covering Sheffield and wider EFL scenes.

This Round 34 encounter revives a fierce rivalry, with Derby County holding a historical edge: 13 wins to Hull's 7, plus 2 draws. Recent form shows Hull City struggling at home – losses to QPR, Chelsea, and Bristol City – but a solid 1-0 away win over Blackburn. Derby seek a season sweep after road successes, bolstered by Oliver McBurnie's 12 goals against Hull's Callum Elder's defensive efforts, with odds favouring a tight under 2.5 goals affair[5][6]. Under manager Adam Herczeg, Hull aim to leverage home advantage at the MKM Stadium.

For more on the Sky Bet Championship, visit EFL.com. Whether tuning into BBC's live airwaves or awaiting post-match highlights on Sky Sports and ITV, fans won't miss the drama. With pundits like Adam dissecting play, this coverage ensures every pass and goal is vividly captured for UK audiences.

Article generated: 24 February 2026, 19:46 GMT