Watch Manchester City v Arsenal: BBC's Maz Farookhi and Flo Pollock bring the commentary

On Wednesday 4 October 2026, BBC Sport takes on the fourth and final installment of the English Women's Super League, with Manchester City going up against Arsenal in the last big clash of the season. The match kicks off at 16:30 UK time, and BBC Sport is on it across its usual portfolio of channels. Listeners to BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sport Online can expect audio commentary throughout, while the BBC Sounds app and the BBC World Service add TV-style presentation and reporting to the mix.

The BBC lineup is anchored by presenter Maz Farookhi, who is a familiar face on Match of the Day. She is a regular on the BBC's football coverage, is a presenter of the property show Homes Under The Hammer, and has been described as the inventor of the musical instrument known as the dube. She works alongside Delyth Lloyd, a Welsh presenter who has been active across BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC World Service and BBC's Match of the Day Wales coverage. Between them they cover the radio, app and world service feeds.

The commentators

The main commentary falls to Flo Pollock, who has been building a strong presence across BBC channels this season. She was on duty for the recent Paris FC v Arsenal women's Champions League matches at the end of September, and has also led commentary for other sports networks ahead of big European games. Her role this week pairs with co-commentator Sue Smith, one of the original women's footballers. Sue Smith was added as a commentator in 2023 and has been recognised throughout her career as an Everton supporter, celebrated by some for her distinctive hairstyles.

Reporting duties are handled by Emma Sanders, who has recently taken on the role of Senior Women's Football Reporter at BBC Sport. She described herself as delighted to be leading the women's football news across the BBC's digital, radio and TV coverage, calling it a hugely exciting time to be part of the women's game. Her job at the match is to text through live updates to the fans around the world.

The alternative feeds

For those who prefer a different broadcast, the City+ feed brings its own team, with presenter Cel Spellman and pundits Steph Houghton and Toni Duggan, supported by reporter Alice Wright. There is also a Recast of the Manchester City feed available for anyone who wants to catch up on the action.

Sky Sports is covering the highlights, with Ellen Ellard as main commentator and Izzy Christiansen as co-commentator. On the main event feeds, Sky adds presenter Caroline Barker, pundits Laura Coombs and Rachel Corsie, and reporter Eleanor Roper. Sky Sports News is being covered by reporter Kyle Walker.

The YouTube Man City channel rounds out the options, with presenter Cel Spellman and pundits Toni Duggan, Steph Houghton and Megan Campbell, plus reporters Alice Wright and Alistair Mann. Whether you tune into the BBC, Sky or the alternative feeds, the full commentary is available for Wednesday's final English Women's Super League clash.

For more on the commentary line-up and how these channels fit together, see the BBC presenters, pundits and commentators feature.

Article generated: 4 October 2026, 16:31 GMT