Soccer Saturday
| Soccer Saturday | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Sports Saturday (1992–1998) |
| Presented by | Simon Thomas (2023–present) Jeff Stelling (1994–2023) Paul Dempsey (1992–1994) Sue Barker (1992–1994) |
| Starring | Paul Merson Alan McInally Michael Dawson Tim Sherwood Sue Smith Clinton Morrison Matt Murray Lee Hendrie Kris Boyd Jamie Mackie Jobi McAnuff Mike Dean |
| Opening theme | Gillette Soccer Saturday theme |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Studio 7 (Sky Studios), Osterley, London |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 330–360 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | Sky Sports (1992-1998) Sky Sports News (1998–) Sky Sports Main Event (2017–) Sky Sports Premier League (2017–) Sky Sports Football (2017–) |
| Release | 1992 – present |
Gillette Labs Soccer Saturday is a British football-focused programme broadcast on Sky Sports. It delivers live score updates and commentary on football matches across various leagues, particularly the Premier League and English Football League, on Saturday afternoons. First aired in 1998, it has become a staple for football fans in the United Kingdom who want real-time updates during the 3pm "blackout", during which time English and Scottish football games cannot be shown on television.
Originally hosted by Jeff Stelling, the show gained a loyal following due to his charismatic presenting style. Stelling stepped down at the end of the 2022–23 season, with Simon Thomas taking over hosting duties for the 2023–24 season. The show features a rotating panel of pundits, including former footballers like Paul Merson, Clinton Morrison and Sue Smith. Each of these experts provides analysis on matches and incidents as they happen.
The programme airs on Sky Sports News, typically from 12 noon to 6 p.m., and includes updates from reporters at various football grounds around the country.