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Sheffield Wednesday welcome Blackpool to Hillsborough on Sunday, 1 November 2026, for League One Gameweek 14, with kick-off at 2pm GMT. Sunday’s match is not being televised in the UK, but supporters can follow live commentary through BBC Radio Sheffield or the Owls’ club audio service.
How to Watch Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool Live Stream in the UK
BBC Radio Sheffield is covering Sunday’s game live, while Sheffield Wednesday are offering an audio pass through their club website. The match starts at 2pm, and neither Sky Sports nor Sky Sports+ is scheduled to show it on UK television.
BBC Radio Sheffield’s Football Heaven programme begins at 1.30pm, followed by live match commentary at 2pm. The BBC has marked the match commentary as unavailable online, so listeners should use the local radio broadcast rather than expect the live audio to play through BBC Sounds.
Sheffield Wednesday’s paid club audio pass is another route for supporters who prefer to follow the action online. The club uses iFollow for its streaming and audio services.
Some online bookmakers may add live streaming for eligible active customers closer to kick-off, so check your provider before the match begins. This option is strictly 18+. Geo-location restrictions and live-streaming terms apply.
TV Info: What Channel Is Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool On?
Sheffield Wednesday against Blackpool is not among Sunday’s UK television selections. Sky Sports’ published EFL schedule does not include the fixture, despite the unusual Sunday afternoon kick-off.
The match was originally moved to avoid a clash with Sheffield United’s meeting with Wrexham. That fixture was subsequently moved to Friday evening for television coverage, but Wednesday’s game retained its Sunday slot.
Sky Sports+ carries selected League One games throughout the season, although a general Sky Sports membership doesn’t mean every league fixture will have a live video stream.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool Streaming Apps and Device Guide
For online match audio, use Sheffield Wednesday’s club website and purchase the appropriate audio pass. Sign in and select the Blackpool fixture from the match centre.
On a computer, use the club’s supported web player. If you’re following on a phone or tablet, check the available iFollow listening options for your account.
Overseas supporters have a different viewing arrangement. The EFL allows League One clubs to stream their league matches internationally, and Sheffield Wednesday are among the clubs operating through iFollow. Video purchases and availability depend on where you’re watching.
Can You Cast Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool to a TV?
If you’re watching an eligible overseas video stream and the player supports AirPlay or Chromecast, open the match on your phone or tablet and select your television.
Both devices need the same Wi-Fi connection. UK listeners using the club’s audio pass can instead play the commentary through a connected speaker or other compatible audio equipment.
Watching Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool While Travelling
Outside the UK, iFollow provides a live video route for League One fixtures, including matches that aren’t televised domestically. Sheffield Wednesday are an iFollow club, so overseas supporters should check the club’s match page for the relevant viewing purchase.
In the United States, CBS Sports Network and Paramount+ are among the scheduled broadcasters for Sunday’s fixture. Availability varies between countries, and a UK audio purchase shouldn’t be assumed to include overseas video.
Live Audio, Highlights and Match Replay
BBC Radio Sheffield’s Football Heaven Live carries commentary from Hillsborough at 2pm. Its build-up begins half an hour earlier. The live commentary is restricted from the BBC’s online player.
The Sheffield Wednesday audio pass offers a separate online listening option. After full-time, check the club’s video section and EFL highlights for match footage.
A specific full-match video replay release time hasn’t been established, so don’t confuse any post-match highlights with a recording of the complete game.
Manager Head-to-Head Stats
Blackpool’s Ian Evatt has won 193 of his 400 career managerial matches. Sheffield Wednesday’s former manager Henrik Pedersen recorded 121 victories in 330 games before departing in October, with Matt Hamshaw subsequently taking interim charge.
Pedersen’s Sheffield Wednesday tenure finished with 12 wins, 15 draws and 38 defeats across 65 matches. Evatt, who returned to Blackpool in October 2025, has recorded 22 victories in his first 53 matches of the current spell.
Key Player Stats
Jamal Lowe leads Sheffield Wednesday’s expected-goals figures with 6.15 xG and five league goals. Blackpool’s Josh Bowler has recorded 3.11 xG, while four Tangerines players have each scored twice.
Expected goals measure the quality of scoring opportunities rather than actual finishes. Wednesday’s five featured players have scored 13 league goals between them, compared with nine from Blackpool’s five.
Team Key Stats
Wednesday have scored 21 goals in 12 league matches and conceded 13. Blackpool have scored 16 in 11 fixtures, conceding 20, while the Owls average more possession at 57.3%.
Wednesday lost their last two league matches 2-0, away to Doncaster and Notts County, following a 5-0 home victory against AFC Wimbledon. Blackpool were beaten 4-1 by Mansfield last weekend before defeating Aston Villa Under-21s 3-2 in the EFL Trophy.
Quick Facts
Blackpool manager Ian Evatt spoke about the demanding nature of the modern managerial profession following Henrik Pedersen’s departure from Sheffield Wednesday:
“In the modern world, everyone requires instant success. It’s a process, it’s a journey… I must be crazy to love it but I do.”
Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool Kick-Off and TV Details
| Fixture | Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool |
|---|---|
| Competition | League One, Gameweek 14 |
| Date | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
| UK kick-off | 2pm GMT |
| Venue | Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield |
| UK TV channel | Not selected for live UK television coverage |
| UK live audio | BBC Radio Sheffield; Sheffield Wednesday club audio pass |
| Radio build-up begins | 1.30pm GMT |
| Overseas video | Sheffield Wednesday iFollow, subject to location and purchase conditions |
Streaming Troubleshooting
If you’re using Wednesday’s audio pass, sign in before kick-off and check that you’ve selected Sunday’s Blackpool match. Restart the player if commentary stalls.
BBC Radio Sheffield’s match commentary is restricted online, so a silent BBC Sounds player doesn’t necessarily indicate a problem with your phone or connection. For eligible overseas video, use Wi-Fi if the picture starts buffering.
Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool Live Stream FAQ
What channel is Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool on in the UK?
The match is not scheduled for live UK television coverage on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Where can I listen to Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool live?
BBC Radio Sheffield has live commentary from 2pm, while Wednesday supporters can purchase an online club audio pass.
Can I watch Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool on iFollow?
Eligible overseas supporters can use Sheffield Wednesday’s iFollow video service. In the UK, the club offers an audio listening option for this fixture.
What time does Sheffield Wednesday vs Blackpool kick off?
Kick-off at Hillsborough is scheduled for 2pm GMT on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Can I listen to the match on BBC Sounds?
BBC Radio Sheffield has scheduled the match commentary, but the programme is restricted online. Check the local radio broadcast or Wednesday’s club audio service.
