Nick Southall leads BBC Radio Shropshire coverage as Harborough Town host Telford United
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Harborough Town v AFC Telford United in the English National League North on Saturday, 12 September 2026, will be available to follow on BBC Radio Shropshire, with live audio also accessible via the BBC Sounds app and BBC Sport Online audio on matchday. Kick-off is at 15:00 UK time, and BBC Radio Shropshire’s schedule lists the game in its afternoon sports coverage, making it the main UK broadcast option for listeners keen to keep up with this non-league Midlands fixture.
The broadcast team is headed by Nick Southall as presenter, with Scott Harris on main commentary and Rich Worton alongside him as co-commentator. Southall is a well-known voice across BBC Radio Shropshire’s football output, regularly fronting local sport coverage and matchday build-up. Harris is also an established BBC Radio Shropshire commentator, while Worton has featured regularly on the station’s football coverage, adding a familiar non-league perspective to the analysis.
For Telford supporters, the station is a particularly useful matchday lifeline. BBC Radio Shropshire is the BBC’s local service for the county and has long been a key outlet for regional football, especially for clubs such as AFC Telford United and Shrewsbury Town. Its sports programming is designed to serve local audiences, and on this occasion the station’s afternoon slot is set aside for live coverage of Harborough Town against Telford. BBC Radio Shropshire
The line-up should suit listeners who prefer detailed, localised commentary rather than the broader national treatment often reserved for higher-profile competitions. BBC local radio has traditionally provided exactly that kind of service in the lower leagues and non-league pyramid, where the commentary team’s knowledge of players, managers and the immediate context can be as valuable as the action itself. That is especially relevant in the National League North, where clubs often have strong regional followings and tight competitive margins.
Harborough Town continue to establish themselves as an ambitious non-league side, while AFC Telford United remain one of the better-supported names in the division. This fixture has the feel of an important early-season test, with both clubs looking to build momentum in a demanding part of the football calendar. Coverage on BBC Radio Shropshire should therefore offer not just the match action, but also the broader storylines around form, selection and the implications for the table.
The appeal of this broadcast is also in the personalities behind it. Southall’s presenting style is familiar to Shropshire listeners, giving the programme a steady on-air structure, while Harris’s commentary is designed to capture the rhythm of a live non-league contest. Worton’s co-commentary should add insight from someone used to the demands of the local game, helping to frame key moments for supporters tuning in via radio or the BBC Sounds app.
In a weekend where access matters as much as the football itself, BBC Radio Shropshire’s audio coverage gives fans a straightforward way to follow the game from anywhere in the UK. For anyone unable to attend in person, the combination of live commentary, local analysis and familiar voices makes this an ideal option for keeping up with Harborough Town v AFC Telford United.
Article generated: 12 September 2026, 15:12 GMT