Adam Oxley and Rob Staton commentate from BBC Radio Sheffield on Doncaster Rovers v Sheffield Wednesday
The English League One match between Doncaster Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday takes place on Saturday 24 October 2026, with the kickoff scheduled for 15:00 UK time. The match will be reported through BBC Radio Sheffield, the long-running radio football service based in the city, meaning the whole of Sheffield and the surrounding area can tune in and follow the action as it develops.
Commentary on the match comes from Adam Oxley and Rob Staton, who provide the main commentary, while Lee Turnbull and Jon Newsome take on the role of co-commentators. This gives four voices covering the field, reporting progress and keeping a watch on developments around the ground.
The commentators
Adam Oxley is a familiar figure in radio football circles, and he has also been part of the presenting line-up for Praise or Grumble, the city's longest-running phone-in radio programme. He has spoken of his time at BBC Radio Sheffield, noting that he has commentated on historic local matches and taken part in plenty of the city's own derby-day competitions between rival clubs over the years.
Rob Staton shares that Praise or Grumble line-up alongside Adam Oxley and another presenter, and he has described the show as being as much a part of the city as some of its most enduring landmarks. His presence on both the radio football commentary and the city's radio programme reflects how these roles have grown to sit comfortably within the same family of local broadcasting.
Lee Turnbull is a former professional footballer who has played across a range of settings and has been picked up on BBC Radio Sheffield among other channels over time. He is now focused on recruitment work, having taken on a role at Partick Thistle from April 2025 onwards, which places him somewhat removed from the daily business of the professional game.
Jon Newsome has a different profile still, describing himself as a director of sports and talent services and a football agent based in the city. He has worked as a co-commentator and match-day host in the past, and his involvement here adds a distinctive element to the commentary lineup.
Where to watch
The match is carried on BBC Radio Sheffield, so listeners can follow along through the usual radio football channels. The four commentators will work together to cover the field, with the main commentary from Adam Oxley and Rob Staton supported by the co-commentary of Lee Turnbull and Jon Newsome.
For those who follow the history of radio football, it is worth noting that this kind of four-person commentary lineup is a feature of some of the larger league matches, and it gives fans plenty of chances to hear how the match is developing. The 15:00 kickoff gives everyone time to tune in ahead of the main body of the match.
With Doncaster Rovers going up against Sheffield Wednesday, the rivalry between a northern club and the city's own dedicated team should make for an interesting day, and the presence of these commentators on BBC Radio Sheffield means the whole thing is well covered.
Article generated: 24 October 2026, 15:30 GMT
