Who is commentating: BBC Radio WM's Steve Hermon and **Tony Brown

Broadcasting at 19:45 UK time on Saturday 13 October 2026, the English Championship pit Wrexham against West Bromwich Albion. Listeners can tune into the match via BBC Radio WM (FM). The commentary will be provided by Steve Hermon, with Tony Brown stepping in as co-commentator.

The BBC is one of the strongest channels available for this contest, and Steve Hermon is no stranger to the mic. He has spent years as a news and sport journalist at BBC WM, and his football commentary runs out of the same network. On his social channels he is recognised as a commentator for the sport, and he also uses his platform to raise awareness around SEND, speech and language difficulties, and autism on behalf of his son.

In a campaign that had begun to feel thin, Steve Hermon himself has stressed that perspective is needed after an underwhelming start. That framing sits well with the current situation, as West Bromwich Albion head into this match still short of a manager.

The situation at West Bromwich Albion

The club has been searching for a new manager to replace Carlos Corberan, and Steve Hermon has already provided an update on that shortlist. With the decision still to be made, there is real question over how ready West Bromwich Albion will be on the day. That is exactly the kind of gap a co-commentator can help fill.

For Tony Brown, adding a second voice to the mix means another chance to weigh in on the club's readiness and the likely outcome. Whether his assessment lines up with Steve Hermon's will be interesting to hear as the match plays out.

What to watch for

The headline here is less about a finished lineup than about the debate it invites. With Wrexham going up against a club still hunting for a manager, the commentary is likely to centre on whether West Bromwich Albion can deliver. Fans of the sport can follow along on BBC Radio WM (FM), and keep an eye on how Steve Hermon structures his take.

For background on the commentator and his role across campaigns, the ICDb profile for Steve Hermon is a useful reference.

Article generated: 13 October 2026, 19:47 GMT