Sky Sports forced to apologise as Championship clash disappears from live broadcast as fans moan ‘great start to season’

SKY SPORTS were forced to issue an apology after two major cock-ups during their broadcast of Saturday’s early Championship fixtures.

The broadcaster simultaneously aired Derby, Portsmouth and West Brom‘s respective clashes with Middlesbrough, Luton Town and Leeds.

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Portsmouth’s Championship clash with Luton Town was aired on Sky Sports[/caption]

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But it switched to Derby vs Middlesbrough midway through the first half[/caption]

Fans weren’t impressed by the change of stream

And they accidentally drew the ire of Pompey and Hatters fans by switching the stream of their match to Derby vs Middlesbrough midway through the first half.

Fans weren’t happy with the accidental switch of the stream and the sound issues that followed.

One wrote on X: “You’ve got Derby Middlesborough playing on the Portsmouth Luton stream you clowns.

“Please fix.”

Another said: “What the hell @SkySports, selected Portsmouth v Luton and now I’m watching Derby v Middlesborough?

“What happened?”

And another said: “@SkySports I want to watch Luton vs Portsmouth why are you showing me Derby vs Boro?”

One remarked: “Fancy watching Portsmouth v Luton? Tough, @SkySports are playing Derby on it instead.

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Portsmouth drew 3-3 with Leeds in their Championship opener last weekend[/caption]

“S**t start to this amazing season of football they’re bringing us allegedly.”

Another chimed in: “@SkySports what has happened to Portsmouth v Luton?

“Got a full house to watch the game and now switched to Der v Mid.”

Sky worked quickly to rectify their gaffe, news of which spread like wildfire on social media

And they were quick to issue an apology to Portsmouth and Luton fans for the accidental switch-up and sound issues.

Portsmouth kicked off their first Championship campaign in 12 years with a thrilling 3-3 draw with Leeds last weekend.

Luton, meanwhile, were thumped 4-1 by Burnley on Monday.