BBC Radio WM commentary team set for Walsall v Port Vale in League Two
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BBC Radio WM will carry live commentary of Walsall v Port Vale in English League Two, with Daz Hale presenting and Steve Hermon on main commentary duties. The match is also listed on Saddlers+, where Hermon is again the main commentator, giving fans at home a second audio option for the 12:30 kick-off at the Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium. [5][12]
The fixture is a notable one in the early stages of the League Two season, with Walsall entering the game after a strong start and Port Vale looking to improve their position. BBC Sport’s live match page for the game lists it as a League Two contest at the Bescot, while ESPN’s fixture data also confirms the same pairing and start time. [5][20][1]
Steve Hermon is a familiar voice to many lower-league listeners. He has built a reputation as a specialist in covering EFL football, particularly matches involving West Midlands clubs, and his role on both BBC Radio WM and Saddlers+ reflects that local knowledge. Daz Hale, meanwhile, is a long-serving broadcaster on BBC Radio WM and is widely associated with live sport and football presentation in the region, making him a natural fit for a match of this profile. [5][12]
For supporters wanting a broader sense of the fixture’s context, Walsall’s official club coverage confirms the home date against Port Vale and underlines the match’s importance at the Bescot. Port Vale’s own fixtures page also lists the away trip to Walsall, showing the game as a key part of their League Two schedule. [18][18]
There is no major television channel headline attached to this fixture in the information provided, so the main access point for British fans appears to be radio and club-based audio coverage rather than a terrestrial broadcast. That places added value on BBC Radio WM’s live build-up, where the presentation and commentary team will be central to the matchday experience. [5][12]
Both clubs have been regular names in the EFL’s fourth tier, and this meeting at the Bescot continues a long-running Midlands-versus-Midlands flavour that usually draws strong local interest. With League Two often decided by fine margins, the commentary team will be closely followed by fans unable to make the journey or watch live. [5][20]
For readers who want to know more about the competition itself, the official EFL overview is here: Sky Bet League Two. [20]
Article generated: 19 September 2026, 12:31 GMT