Football Focus
Football Focus is a TV show on BBC2. Alex Scott kicks off the footballing weekend, from the Premier League to non-league. Revealing interviews, the latest action and the game's biggest and most gripping stories. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 35 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in November 2025.
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Football Focus
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08/11/2025
Join Alex Scott, Chris Sutton and Fara Williams to kick off your weekend of football. We’ll preview Man City v Liverpool, hear from Senne Lammens and Mary Earps, and discuss issues around the game.
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Join Alex Scott, Nedum Onuoha and Ellen White to kick off your weekend of football. We hear from Bukayo Saka and Nordi Mukiele, and discuss Liverpool, Wolves, Celtic and Juventus.
October 2025
Alex Scott, with Alan Shearer and Dion Dublin, hosts a special 'on the road' show, live from St James’ Park, Newcastle. Eddie Howe joins them ahead of his team's game against Fulham.
Alex Scott, Glenn Murray and Ellen White kick off your weekend of football. We preview the Premier League action, including Liverpool v Manchester Utd and hear from Manchester City’s Josko Gvardiol.
Alex Scott, Chris Sutton and Steph Houghton preview Manchester United's crunch game with in-form Sunderland, we hear from Hugo Ekitike, and there's a catch-up on the Friday night games.
September 2025
Alex Scott, Martin Keown and Ashley Williams preview Crystal Palace v Liverpool and Arsenal’s trip to Newcastle. Plus an interview with Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola.
Alex Scott, Dion Dublin and Shay Given preview Arsenal v Man City and the Merseyside derby. Plus Spurs sensation Lucas Bergvall and a look ahead to the Ballon d'Or.
Join Alex Scott, Fara Williams and Nedum Onuoha who will discuss Ange Postecoglou taking over at Nottingham Forest, preview the Manchester derby and look ahead to the return of the Champions League.
August 2025
Alex Scott, Stephen Warnock and Ellen White discuss the latest crisis at Manchester Utd, plus transfer window news, Tottenham's bright start and previews of Rangers v Celtic and Liverpool v Arsenal.
Alex Scott, Chris Sutton and Glenn Murray discuss Eberechi Eze's move to Arsenal and where that leaves Crystal Palace, review West Ham v Chelsea from Friday night, and talk tactics on Leeds.
Alex Scott, Dion Dublin and Steph Houghton preview the new season and review defending champions Liverpool’s opening game on Friday night.
May 2025
On the last Football Focus of the season, we preview the scramble for European places and review the finals of the Europa League, Scottish Cup and Women's Champions League.
Alex Scott is at Wembley to set the scene for the 144th FA Cup final, in which Crystal Palace are seeking a first major trophy at the expense of seven-time winners Manchester City.
Kelly Somers and guests discuss the biggest stories from the world of football and look forward to an intriguing set of fixtures this weekend, featuring Liverpool against Arsenal.
Football Focus is on the road at Everton this week as they play their last Saturday 3pm kick-off at Goodison Park after 133 years.
April 2025
Alex Scott and guests discuss the biggest stories from the world of football and look ahead to the FA Cup semi-final between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Wembley.
Alex Scott and guests reflect on Manchester United’s magnificent win in the Europa League and Arsenal marching into the semis of the Champions League.
Kelly Somers and guests look ahead to the weekend’s football action, which includes Liverpool v West Ham United and Nottingham Forest v Everton.
A look ahead to the weekend’s football, including one of the Premier League’s most hotly anticipated contests as Manchester United prepare to face arch rivals Manchester City.
March 2025
It's FA Cup Quarter-Final weekend and Football Focus is previewing all four games as well as looking at all the other big stories as the business end of the season is fast approaching.