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Simon Hill commentates the Nice v Strasbourg Ligue 1 match
The French Ligue 1 match between Nice and Strasbourg takes place on Friday 11 October 2026, with the main feed going live at 14:00 UK time. The broadcast will be commentated by Simon Hill, whose role continues to build on his long career as a football commentator. He began as chief football commentator at Fox Sports from 2006 until 2020, before going on to become the voice of Australian football.
Simon Hill's career
Born on 1 November 1967, Simon Hill is an English football commentator who is also a musician and vocalist, specialising on the drums and playing in several bands. He studied journalism at the University of Portsmouth, graduating in 1990, and his first job was at Red Dragon FM, a radio station in Cardiff, Wales. He later worked for the BBC World Service and BBC Radio 5 Live before becoming a football correspondent.
Where to watch
The match is available through the world feed. As the competition heads, tune in to follow Nice and Strasbourg competing head-to-head.
Article generated: 11 October 2026, 14:02 GMT