We take a look a the latest National League TV selections for May as another batch of games have been picked for broadcast.
The promotion race is heating up and will be covered by BT Sport as three more National League matches will be televised with no fans in the stands right now.
May is expected to be another epic month in the fifth tier of English football as the title race and chase for play-off places gets tasty.
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The National League say: “With the business end of the season very much upon us, the broadcaster will be making sure you won’t miss a kick during the closest title race for years.
“May’s live games start with a big one on the first at Victoria Park as two promotion contenders go head-to-head.
“Chesterfield travel to Hartlepool United for what could be a critical fixture in the season.
“Then, on Tuesday May 4, it’s a 5pm start as Notts County host Matt Gray’s Sutton United.
“The following Saturday sees another of the title chasers in action.
“Torquay United welcome Bromley, who themselves hope to be still in the play-off race by the time May 8 rolls around.
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LATEST NATIONAL LEAGUE TV SELECTIONS
April 24: Eastleigh vs Sutton United (5.20pm)- Live on BT Sport 1 HD
May 1: Hartlepool United vs Chesterfield (5.20pm)- Live on BT Sport 1 HD
May 4: Notts County vs Sutton United (5pm)- Live on BT Sport 1 HD
May 8: Torquay United vs Bromley (5.20pm)- Live on BT Sport 1 HD
FAN REACTION:
@notts_twit: That will be embarrassing, cancels BT quickly
@chinstroker1862: Ugh… poor BT viewers
@Coppice83: Noooooo
@bigdaz_rigley: Yay more people get to see our demise.
@Tech_Analyst_UK: Must we really suffer further public embarrassment? #COYP #BlackAndWhiteForever
@JackAshmann: Great can’t wait for Adam Virgo sucking off notts county
@_wrighty4: I already know that we are going to be lucky to be in front after having 75% possession
@ltreidy67: Some buzz when season ticket holders are now at double the cost of paying on the day for a stream.
@MbwLdurham: Another one, get in there, show our great team off again
@brandonsando111: Get the outdoor televisions on and finally celebrate our first 3 points we can together 🔵⚪️🔵⚪️ One in a million you see us in a title race
Simon Green, head of BT Sport, said: “Over the past few years we’ve developed an innovative relationship with the league, including world-first 5G-enabled remote broadcasts and training local students who help create BT Sport’s National League highlights shows.
“The National League remain a valued partner to BT, particularly during the pandemic, in staging last season’s playoff matches and the 2020-21 season.”
Brian Barwick, chairman of the National League, said: “We are delighted to continue our partnership with BT Sport. Their coverage of the Vanarama National League has been simply outstanding.
“Informed and comprehensive, our League has been broadcast in a highly polished and professional fashion. A lot of hard work over the last past seven years has produced some exceptional television.
“The new three-year contract will take us into over a decade of coverage by BT Sport. This speaks volumes for the confidence we have in how our matches have been brought to an established and growing audience.”
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