In the Premier League, recently the most-watched televised match was Southampton’s 1-0 win over Manchester City on the BBC on Sunday, with a 5.7 million audience.
Previously, the Saints register a surprise win over the champions last season due to a magnificent strike by Che Adams, saw the highest viewership through all platforms.
Steve Rudge, BBC Football Lead Executive said: “Seeing the Premier League was fantastic for our audiences.”
“We’re excited to offer this game to the broadest free-to-air audience.”
