Sky Sports make a gaffe: triple blunder live

The new 2025/26 season kicked off with a bang, but not just on the pitch. Saturday's live Sky Sports program, "Soccer Saturday," was marred by a series of surprising technical and news errors during the coverage of the match between Barnsley and Plymouth Argyle. The whole thing ended with a sense of humor... but also an official apology.

📉 Mistake after mistake – what happened?

It all started with an incorrect goal call. Presenter Julian Warren announced a goal for the wrong team, which immediately caused confusion among viewers. Moments later, the graphic showed a completely different score than the one that actually occurred on the pitch. To make matters worse, one of the commentators mistakenly provided outdated player statistics, adding to the sense of chaos.

🎤 Julian Warren – professionalism and distance

Presenter Julian Warren, known for his sense of humor and experience, kept his cool and commented on the situation with a generous dose of self-deprecation. "The first match of the season is also our first match... and as you can see, we need a warm-up," he joked on air. His reaction was well-received by many fans, who flooded social media with comments filled with laughter and understanding.

📢 Sky Sports apologizes

Despite the joking tone, Sky Sports issued an official apology for the confusion, emphasizing that they would make every effort to ensure such errors did not occur in future broadcasts. The statement emphasized that the issues were technical in nature and were not intended to mislead viewers.

📊 Final score: Barnsley 3-1 Plymouth Argyle

Despite the media chaos, the real action took place on the pitch. Barnsley defeated Plymouth 3-1, kicking off the season in fine style. Fans can be sure of one thing – this match will be remembered for a long time, and not just for the performance!