BBC Radio 5 Live and local stations set for Notts County v Bradford City coverage

Match date: 12 September 2026

Notts County v Bradford City in English League One on Saturday, 12 September 2026, kicks off at 12:30 and will be covered on BBC Radio 5 Live with Ben Croucher reporting, while local listeners can also tune into BBC Radio Leeds and BBC Radio Nottingham for full match commentary. BBC Radio 5 Live remains one of Britain’s flagship sports and news stations, and its live football coverage continues to be a major route for fans following EFL action across the country.[2][4]

For Bradford supporters, BBC Radio Leeds (FM) brings a familiar team to the game, with Louis Reynolds presenting, Jamie Raynor on main commentary and Mark Bower alongside him as co-commentator. Raynor is a well-known voice around West Yorkshire football and has been strongly associated with Bradford City coverage for BBC Radio Leeds, where he has regularly led live match commentary across league and cup fixtures.[9][14]

BBC Radio Nottingham will also be on air for County fans, with Adam Hassell leading commentary and Mark Stallard providing co-commentary. Hassell has built his reputation through regional football broadcasting, helping listeners stay close to the action with clear, game-specific reporting, while Stallard’s added insight offers the sort of analysis local radio audiences value on big Saturday afternoons.

Ben Croucher is a broadcast journalist and sports presenter who has worked across BBC Sport and BBC Radio 5 Live, with experience in live commentary, reporting and presentation. His background in national sport output makes him a strong fit for a match that will interest listeners well beyond the two clubs involved.[1][4]

Mark Bower, who joins Bradford’s local coverage as co-commentator, is best known as a former defender and manager with deep links to the club game in West Yorkshire. That kind of first-hand football knowledge is a big part of what makes regional radio commentary stand out, especially for EFL matches where local context matters as much as the scoreline.

The radio coverage reflects the continuing importance of BBC local sport in English football, especially for League One fixtures that may not always attract full television attention. With national coverage on 5 Live and club-centred commentary on BBC Radio Leeds and BBC Radio Nottingham, supporters have several ways to stay connected to one of the afternoon’s most eye-catching fixtures.

More on the station can be found here: BBC Radio 5 Live.

Article generated: 12 September 2026, 12:31 GMT