Sky Sports issue statement as technical issues force huge changes to football coverage

Sky Sports issue statement as technical issues force huge changes to football coverageSky Sports' football coverage has been hit by technical issues, affecting Championship matches.CommentsSportBruna Reis Senior Sports Journalist12:43, 18 Apr 2026Updated 12:54, 18 Apr 2026View ImageSky Sports have confirmed technical issues affecting their Championship coverageSky Sports have been forced to apologise after experiencing technical difficulties affecting their Championship coverage on Saturday afternoon. Taking to social media, the broadcaster said: "We are experiencing technical issues across our football output today, which is affecting our advertised coverage."The matches affected are Portsmouth vs Leicester City, Derby County vs Oxford United and Millwall vs QPR. League One and League Two games are still available to watch via Sky Sports and on the Sky Sports app.The broadcaster was scheduled to show key matches from the second division and lower leagues today, but technical issues have resulted in channel changes. Several fans have made their feelings clear in response on social media.It is a huge game for Leicester away at Portsmouth as they fight to stay in the division. However, they are winless in their last five league games and, as it stands, sit four points off safety.As for Paul Warne's Derby, a win would lift them to seventh in the table near the play-offs. But they would still need Wrexham to drop points against Stoke City, as a Wrexham victory would move them into that position instead.Article continues belowThere will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.