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BBC Final Score and BBC Radio 5 Live to cover Blackburn Rovers v Millwall as Andy Bayes leads local radio commentary

Blackburn Rovers host Millwall in the English Championship on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 15:00 BST, with coverage available on BBC Final Score, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio Lancashire and talkSPORT. BBC’s live match centre confirms the fixture and kick-off time, while BBC Sport’s team listings show that coverage starts from 15:00 BST. [1][5]

The main BBC national radio and TV-facing coverage gives British listeners and viewers a straightforward route into one of the Championship’s more interesting early-season meetings, while BBC Radio Lancashire provides the most local flavour for Rovers supporters. On that station, Andy Bayes is the main commentator alongside former Blackburn forward Kevin Gallacher, with Giulia Bould reporting for BBC Final Score and BBC Radio 5 Live. John Dunn is on reporting duties for talkSPORT. [9][13]

Andy Bayes has become a familiar voice around Ewood Park as sports editor for BBC Radio Lancashire, and he has regularly fronted match reaction and analysis on Blackburn’s biggest moments. His work with Kevin Gallacher has given the station a recognisable Rovers identity, with Gallacher bringing the perspective of a former Blackburn striker who won the Premier League with the club in 1994-95. BBC’s own coverage has previously quoted the pair discussing Rovers’ performances and late-match frustrations, underlining how established they are as a local commentary team. [9][14]

Kevin Gallacher remains one of the most recognisable Blackburn-linked pundits in the North West, and his playing background adds weight to the broadcast. A title-winning forward at Blackburn, he also brings experience as a broadcaster and analyst, making him a natural co-commentator for a match that matters to the club’s support. The combination of Bayes and Gallacher should suit a contest that may hinge on detail, momentum and the atmosphere inside Ewood Park. [14]

BBC’s live match page also gives some useful context to the contest: Blackburn arrive listed 18th in the table with five points, while Millwall sit 8th on nine points after the opening rounds of the campaign. Blackburn have scored seven and conceded nine, while Millwall have scored ten and conceded eight, suggesting there may be chances at both ends if the game opens up. [1][2]

That makes the live broadcast set-up especially relevant for British audiences following the Championship closely. BBC Final Score remains a key Sunday-and-Saturday results programme for football fans, BBC Radio 5 Live is one of the UK’s flagship national sports stations, and talkSPORT continues to provide broad football coverage across the domestic game. For Blackburn fans wanting a more club-specific viewpoint, BBC Radio Lancashire is likely to be the most detailed option on the day. [1][5][13]

For more on the competition and its wider context, the English Football League website provides official Championship information and standings. As Blackburn look to build momentum and Millwall aim to strengthen their position, this weekend’s coverage promises a properly informative broadcast package for anyone following the game in the UK. [1][2]

Article generated: 12 September 2026, 15:07 GMT

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