The new 2026-27 football season has kicked off, and the BBC Sport app is boosting fan engagement by offering real‑time scores, fixtures, highlights and analysis.

Fans across the Premier League, Championship, League One, League Two and Scottish Premiership can now receive live match scores directly on their phone lock screens. By following their favourite team in the BBC Sport app, updates stream in real‑time.

On Apple devices the updates pop automatically during play, while Android users must opt‑in to notifications. Scores start arriving about an hour before kick‑off and vanish after the match ends. Users can toggle the feature anytime.

This convenience means fans can stay tuned whether they’re on the move, at work, or away from a TV, keeping the action just a glance away. The BBC Sport app remains the go‑to companion for scores, fixtures, highlights and analysis throughout the season.