Adam Hassell and Colin Fray commentate the Notts County v Notts Forest U-21 match on BBC Radio Nottingham

The English League Trophy match of Notts County v Notts Forest U-21 takes place today, 13 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled at 19:00 UK time. The match will be broadcast over BBC Radio Nottingham, the home of the Forest's commentary, meaning British readers can follow the action straight from the club that has called itself "Reds" for more than a quarter of a century.

Who is commentating

The main commentator is Adam Hassell, who brings a strong connection to the BBC Radio Nottingham family. According to his own account, he has had work experience with BBC Radio Tees, working closely with their sports team, and has produced content for the MFC Foundation and Tees Valley Sport. He has commented for Middlesbrough Football Club and volunteered as a matchday commentator for Spennymoor Town Football Club, and he has fronted coverage for Durham OnAir on behalf of Spennymoor Town FC.

Co-commentating is Colin Fray, the long-serving voice of Nottingham Forest. His first game as the Reds' commentator was their 7-0 win over Chelsea on 20 April 1991, making him a companion to Forest fans across the club's turbulent history - from the end of the Clough years, through League One, and into the Premier League.

Watch it live

Head to BBC Radio Nottingham for today's match. A related BBC Sport report covering a Radio Nottingham transfer special, hosted by David Jackson with both Colin Fray and Adam Hassell, documents the partnership between these two commentators.

Colin Fray on 25 years of Reds commentary for BBC

Article generated: 13 October 2026, 19:00 GMT