Title Contender Clash Selected for BT Sport Broadcast

By Oliver Osborn

The highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash between Stockport County and Torquay United will be shown live on BT Sport next weekend.

As we reach the climax to a fantasticating Vanarama National League season, four sides remain firmly in the hunt for top spot.

High-flying Torquay United lead the way by four points following a perfect Bank Holiday weekend, with victories over Eastleigh and Chesterfield.

The Gulls face a lunchtime trip to Edgeley Park on Sunday 16th May knowing defeat could be detrimental to their title hopes. The Hatters currently sit five points adrift, but are ready to pounce on any slip-ups in the remaining matches.

There are a two more live matches to get your teeth into before Matt Smith and the team head to the North West.

Tomorrow, Gary Johnson’s men come under the cameras’ gaze at Plainmoor - hosting play-off hunters and in-form Bromley in a true test of the home side’s title credentials.

After losing ground in the promotion race on Tuesday, Sutton United welcome Woking to Gander Green Lane for a midweek televised fixture.

Matches selected for broadcast in the final two matchdays of the campaign will be announced at the earliest opportunity.

All five play-off games will be shown exclusively by The National League’s broadcast partner, with the schedule set to be confirmed very soon.

Live upcoming BT Sport fixtures:

May 8: Torquay United vs Bromley (5.20pm)- Live on BT Sport 1HD

May 11: Sutton United vs Woking (8pm)- Live on BT Sport 1HD

May 16: Stockport County vs Torquay United (12.15pm)- Live on BT Sport 1HD

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