Saints confirm two kick-off time changes in 2027 as three games picked for TV

Daily Echo · By Alfie House

Sky Sports have confirmed their latest Championship selections, including trips to Queens Park Rangers, Bristol City and rivals Portsmouth.

The visit to QPR's Loftus Road will now take place at 12.30pm on Saturday, January 23, and will be shown live on Sky Sports Football.

The trip to Bristol City has also been moved to an earlier kick-off, with the match now scheduled for 12.30pm on Saturday, February 13.

TV selections: confirmed 🔐 Three fixtures have been picked by @SkyFootball 📺 https://t.co/nfrZvtaDjM

— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) November 5, 2026

That fixture will be shown on Sky Sports+, but remains subject to either side's involvement in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

The announcement also confirms the television arrangements for February’s south coast derby against Pompey, which will remain at 12pm.

Saints will travel to Fratton Park for the clash at midday on Sunday, February 28, live on Sky Sports Football, looking to complete a derby double.

Further broadcast selections are due to be announced from March 4. No more games will be rescheduled for TV purposes before then.

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