Rob Law commentates on BBC Radio Tees from the studio, with Michael Barron joining him

The English National League 1 match between Hartlepool United and Woking is due to be played on Friday 24 October 2026, with UK start time set for 15:00. Broadcasting will be handled across BBC Radio Tees, the BBC Sounds APP and BBC Sport Online in audio, so every match moment will be captured and delivered live for viewers tuning in from home.

The broadcast will be led by Rob Law as main commentator, with Michael Barron stepping in as co-commentator. The pair have been paired together before, having shared duties on the BBC Radio Tees feed for the match between Hartlepool United and Tamworth on 3 October 2026. They also appeared side by side on the earlier Hartlepool United versus Southend United match on 21 April 2026, along with Paul Addison.

What to expect from the line-up

As main commentator, Rob Law will be running the microphone through the bulk of the match, with Michael Barron filling the co-commentator role to keep play-by-play commentary flowing between kick-offs. Both men know the Hartlepool United side of things well, which should give the broadcast a strong handle on the strengths and tactics the United brings to the field.

With the BBC running the audio feed across three platforms, fans can follow the action from a browser, a phone or a dedicated listening device without missing a call. The fixture list for the United 26/27 season has now been released, and Rob Law was among those to weigh in on how the National League season shapes up, so he will be well placed to read the field as the match develops.

Where to watch and listen

Tune into BBC Radio Tees, the BBC Sounds APP or BBC Sport Online (audio) for the full broadcast. The match page for the previous Hartlepool United versus Tamworth fixture, which featured the same pair, is available for reference at Hartlepool United v Tamworth on ICDb.

That is everything in place for Friday's National League 1 clash. Set up your listening, time in around the 15:00 UK start, and you should be all set to follow Hartlepool United against Woking as it plays out.

Article generated: 24 October 2026, 15:00 GMT