Watch Swindon Town v Walsall with BBC Radio WM's Daz Hale and Keatings commentary

The League Two competition returns on Saturday 17 October 2026, when Swindon Town take on Walsall. The match runs from 15:00 UK time, and viewers can tune into BBC Radio WM (available on DAB Black Country) to hear the region's own commentary throughout.

The channel's presenter is Daz Hale, the Breakfast sports presenter who has become a fixture of the West Midlands football scene. As BBC News reported, Daz Hale once joined a former Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion striker to watch a game at Lichfield's Beacon Park retirement village as part of the station's "watch-along" series, sharing banter with the crowd. He is also well known for soliciting new chants from the region's football fans, joking in one BBC WM feature about what songwriters might come up with for players such as Simon Cox.

Commentary

The main commentator for the match is Kevin Keatings, whose coverage has been featured across multiple competitions and line-ups. He has fronted matches ranging from Aston Villa against Liverpool to Manchester United versus Rochdale, as well as Burnley against Leeds, providing a familiar voice for the region's footballing community.

Where to watch

Head to BBC Radio WM on DAB Black Country from 15:00 to follow the Swindon Town v Walsall action in real time, with Daz Hale presenting and Keatings delivering the commentary. For those who enjoy the region's football coverage, the channel offers a reliable way to experience the match from start to finish.

Whether you are a devoted follower of the region's football or simply looking for a way to follow the action, BBC Radio WM provides both the presenter and commentary needed to enjoy the competition.

Article generated: 17 October 2026, 15:36 GMT