Sky Sports recently issued an apology to football enthusiasts following technical glitches that disrupted their coverage of Championship matches, leaving supporters unable to view their favorite teams’ games.

During the busy Saturday lineup featuring Derby, Portsmouth, and West Brom facing off against Middlesbrough, Luton Town, and Leeds United simultaneously, Sky Sports encountered troubles that angered Portsmouth and Luton fans. The broadcaster abruptly switched coverage in the middle of the first half, causing frustration among supporters who turned to social media to express their dismay early in the EFL season.

Fans took to platforms like Twitter to air their grievances, with one user questioning Sky Sports’ sudden shift from the Portsmouth-Luton match to Derby-Middlesbrough, while another criticized the absence of sound during the coverage. Despite the hitches, Sky Sports swiftly apologized to Portsmouth and Luton fans for the disruptions that occurred during what marked Pompey’s return to Fratton Park in the Championship after 12 years.

Amidst the technical difficulties, John Mousinho’s Portsmouth secured a thrilling 3-3 draw against Leeds United, and later obtained a point in a goalless draw with Luton Town. On the other hand, Luton Town faced defeat in their opener against Burnley, while Derby, Leeds, and West Brom yielded mixed results in their respective matchups during the eventful weekend of Championship football.