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Leeds United v Tottenham Hotspur: BBC Radio 5 Live brings Maz Farookhi and Michael Brown, with full coverage across BBC Radio Leeds, HBO Max and more
On , the English Premier League sees Leeds United go head-to-head with Tottenham Hotspur, kicking off at 12:30 UK time. It is a Premier League vs Premier League encounter, and with both teams in the top tier of the pyramid, this is the kind of match that draws a correspondingly large audience across radio and television alike.
The world feed is front and centre this week, with Maz Farookhi returning as reporter for BBC Radio 5 Live, alongside Michael Brown as pundit. Maz Farookhi has been a fixture on BBC World Service and 5 Live sport since 2009, and is known across the football world for her work spanning multiple programmes. She brings the reporting to the world feed, ensuring the broadcast captures the full drama of the clash.
For those tuning into BBC Radio 5 Live, Michael Brown provides the pundit commentary. A midfielder who has been a part of the Sky Sports Football community for years, Michael Brown was entered on 25 January 1977 from England, and his player profile records him as a mid-career contributor to the sport. His presence on the world feed this week adds an experienced voice to the mix.
BBC Radio Leeds and HBO Max
The BBC Radio Leeds commentary team of Jonathan Buchan, Adam Pope and Aidy White call the moment that Leeds United return to the Premier League. This trio has been a staple of BBC Radio Leeds, and their combined commentary across all frequencies and the Freeview TV channel 711 ensures comprehensive coverage throughout the match. Jonathan Buchan leads as presenter, with Adam Pope as main commentator and Aidy White as co-commentator, delivering the pre-match build-up and live commentary that fans of the radio feed have come to rely on.
HBO Max offers a UK-only broadcast hosted by Lynsey Hipgrave, the familiar presenter who has fronted multiple premium football channels over recent seasons. The main commentary is handled by Darren Fletcher, with Lucy Ward and Steven Gerrard as co-commentators, while Glenn Hoddle and Jules Breach bring pundit and reporter roles. Liam MacDevitt rounds out the reporting, giving the HBO Max feed a full roster of voices to draw on through the match.
Supporting channels and feeds
Several other channels round out the coverage. The LUTV feed brings Bryn Law as main commentator and Tony Dorigo as co-commentator, while the SiriusXM FC and talkSPORT International feed pairs Jon Howick with Hogan Ephraim. The talkSPORT Ireland broadcast sees Trevor Welch presenting, with Jon Howick and Hogan Ephraim commenting, and adds Dave Kitson, Alan Judge and Declan O'Brien as pundits.
The talkSPORT family also features on the talkRadio and talkSPORT App, where Reshmin Chowdhury presents and Sam Matterface leads the commentary with Scott Minto as co-commentator. TNT Sports brings highlights coverage, with Darren Fletcher, Lucy Ward and Steven Gerrard on the main feed, while TNT Sports 1 HD and TNT Sports Ultimate 4K bring Lynsey Hipgrave as presenter alongside the same supporting roster. Additional reporting comes from Alan Myers and Michael Bridge on Sky Sports News, Michael Dawson on Soccer Saturday, and Rob Daly as main commentator on the SpursPlay feed.
For those in the United States, the USA Network HD broadcast is fronted by Rebecca Lowe, with Phil Neville and Gary Neville as pundits, ensuring the clash is covered from every angle. Whether you prefer radio, premium television feeds or the world feed, this Premier League encounter has a dedicated audience tuned in across the board.
Michael Brown's player profile on Sky Sports Football
Article generated: 7 November 2026, 12:38 GMT