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| 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 |
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Gillette Labs Soccer Saturday is a football-focused program broadcast on Sky Sports. It delivers live score updates and commentary on football matches across various leagues, particularly the Premier League and EFL, on Saturday afternoons. First aired in 1997, it has become a staple for football fans in the UK who want real-time updates.
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 2022-2023 season, with Simon Thomas taking over hosting duties for the 2023-2024 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 program airs on Sky Sports News, typically from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., and includes updates from reporters at various football grounds around the country.