Football Focus to end after 52 years
By Dale Johnson
Published on April 23, 2026.
BBC Sport has announced that Football Focus, the Saturday lunchtime television programme, will end after 52 years. The decision reflects a shift in audience habits, with increased use of digital platforms and on-demand as a means of delivering the same content. The show will continue until the end of the season. BBC Sport will expand its digital output across BBC platforms, including exclusive shows on YouTube. The final host will be Alex Scott, who has been presenting Football Focus for five years and will continue working for the BBC.
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