Who is commentating Brighton H.A. v Manchester City? BBC Radio 5 Live, Channel 4 and TNT Sports coverage for Women’s FA Cup final

Match date: 31 May 2026

Brighton H.A. v Manchester City in the English Women’s FA Cup on 31 May 2026 at 15:00 UK time will be widely covered across BBC Radio, Channel 4 and TNT Sports, with several familiar names from British football broadcasting involved. On BBC Radio 5 Live, Katie Smith presents with Chris Coles on commentary, Sue Smith as co-commentator, Matthew Upson as pundit, and reporters John Murray, Andy Burke and Emma Sanders. The match is also available on BBC Sounds and BBC Sport Online in audio form, while BBC Radio Surrey and BBC Radio Sussex carry coverage with Johnny Cantor on commentary.

For viewers in the UK, the television coverage is on Channel 4 UK HD and the Channel 4 app, with Jill Scott and Maisie Adam presenting. The main pay-TV and streaming coverage is on TNT Sports 1 HD, TNT Sports Ultimate 4K and HBO Max in the UK and Ireland, where Becky Ives presents. The main commentary team there is Robyn Cowen and Lucy Ward, supported by pundits Fara Williams, Karen Carney, Ellen White and Jen Beattie, with Liam MacDevitt reporting.

The broadcast line-up brings together some of the most recognisable voices in women’s football coverage. Robyn Cowen is one of the BBC’s best-known football commentators and has become a regular across major tournaments and domestic finals. Lucy Ward, a former professional player and long-time analyst, is widely respected for her tactical insight, while Fara Williams and Karen Carney both combine elite playing careers with high-profile punditry. Ellen White, one of England’s most decorated goalscorers, has also become a prominent television analyst since retirement, and Jen Beattie brings the perspective of an active top-level defender.

Jill Scott is another major figure in British sport, having won the European Championship with England in 2022 and built a strong media profile after retirement. Maisie Adam, known primarily as a comedian and presenter, adds a lighter studio presence to Channel 4’s football coverage. On radio, Katie Smith continues to be a familiar voice in BBC sport presentation, while Chris Coles and Johnny Cantor are established commentators across women’s and men’s football. Matthew Upson, a former England defender, remains a regular pundit because of his experience at Premier League and international level.

The reporter pool also underlines how heavily this match is being serviced by broadcasters. John Murray is one of BBC Radio 5 Live’s most experienced football reporters and has covered major finals and international tournaments for years. Andy Burke and Emma Sanders are also well known for their women’s football reporting, while Charlotte Richardson is on duty for talkSPORT. That level of coverage reflects the growing mainstream profile of the Women’s FA Cup, which continues to attract major UK broadcast interest alongside competition-specific radio and audio options.

For more on the competition itself, see the Women’s FA Cup.

Article generated: 31 May 2026, 13:31 GMT