BBC Radio Wiltshire to bring live commentary on Swindon Town v Crystal Palace U21 in the EFL Trophy
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BBC Radio Wiltshire will provide live coverage of Swindon Town’s EFL Trophy meeting with Crystal Palace U21 on Tuesday evening, with Shaun Hodgetts presenting and Andrew Hawes on main commentary. Kick-off at the Nigel Eady County Ground is scheduled for 19:00 BST, and the fixture forms part of Southern Group E in the competition.
For listeners in Wiltshire and beyond, BBC Radio Wiltshire offers an accessible route into a match that should carry plenty of local interest. Swindon’s place in the EFL Trophy means the Robins are again facing a mix of senior opposition and Premier League academy talent, with Crystal Palace U21 providing a technically strong and energetic test. The game is also listed as a live broadcast fixture on Sky Sports+ in the UK, reflecting the wider media interest in this group-stage tie.
Andrew Hawes is a familiar voice to many football listeners in the South West, having built a long-running reputation across BBC local radio for his live match coverage and clear, authoritative delivery. Shaun Hodgetts has also become a well-known broadcaster on BBC outlets, regularly appearing across sport programming and live football coverage, where his presenting style is aimed at keeping both the in-match action and wider context accessible to listeners.
The fixture is being played at the Nigel Eady County Ground, the home of Swindon Town, and the official club match information confirms the same 19:00 BST start time. Crystal Palace have also confirmed the tie in their own under-21 announcements, underlining that this is one of the academy side’s key competitive outings in the group phase.
Swindon’s supporters will be hoping home advantage can tell, while Palace’s youngsters will look to impress against experienced league opposition. The EFL Trophy often produces a distinctive blend of youth development and first-team intensity, and this one fits that pattern neatly, especially with radio commentary on BBC Radio Wiltshire ensuring fans can follow every key moment live.
For background on the competition, see the EFL Trophy.
Article generated: 15 September 2026, 19:01 GMT