BBC to lose Football League highlights to Channel 5


Reports suggest the BBC is to lose TV highlights of the Football League and League Cup to Channel 5.

The move will see highlights from the Championship, League 1 and League 2 screened every Saturday night in a new prime-time 9pm slot from next season. They'll be repeated on Sunday mornings.

Highlights from the League Cup would also move to Channel 5 as part of the deal.

The BBC currently screens highlights through its Football League Show, but some fans have complained that as it airs after the Match of the Day Premier League highlights it can sometimes not start until close to midnight or later.

There's been no official comment from Channel 5 or the Football League, but the deal is expected to be announced shortly.

Live TV rights are unaffected by the switch with Sky Sports' deal for matches running through to 2018.