Watch Simon Humphreys and Meg Baldwin from BBC Radio Stoke

The English League Trophy quarter-final between Port Vale and Mansfield Town takes place on Tuesday 6 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UK time. Coverage comes via BBC Radio Stoke, whose comprehensive broadcast brings in-depth analysis of the clash. The match itself is presented by Lucas Yeomans, with the commentary team of Simon Humphreys and Meg Baldwin providing expert play-by-play.

The BBC Radio Stoke feed is one of the most reliable ways to follow English League matches, and it pairs well with the world-wide ICDb live feed for those who want every detail of kick-off, kick-out and scoring. Listeners tuning in will hear Simon Humphreys on main commentary throughout, joined by Meg Baldwin for expert co-commentary that dissects each phase of the match.

The commentary team

Simon Humphreys has been a fixture of football commentary for many years, working as a freelance broadcast journalist and commentator. He has previously fronted BBC Radio Stoke coverage of English League matches, including earlier quarter-final clashes between Port Vale and other teams at Vale Park. His presence on the commentary team makes him a natural choice for this edition of the League Trophy.

Meg Baldwin, known on X as @BaldwinMeg, rounds out the commentary team with expert co-commentary. She has been active across football commentator circles and brings a keen eye for the finer points of scoring and kick-off timing that listeners value during fast-moving matches.

Where to watch

The main broadcast is BBC Radio Stoke, with Lucas Yeomans presenting the match. For full coverage of the Port Vale v Mansfield Town clash, tune in ahead of the 19:00 kick-off on Tuesday 6 October 2026.

For background on earlier BBC Radio Stoke coverage of Port Vale, see the ICDb match archive: Port Vale v Stockport County commentary.

Article generated: 6 October 2026, 19:06 GMT