THE BBC have axed Football Focus after 52 years.

The Saturday lunchtime show first broadcasted with Bob Wilson presenting in 1974.

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Football Focus is being cancelled after 52 years on the TV Credit: BBC via Twitter

Alex Scott has presented the show since 2021 after replacing Dan Walker Credit: Getty

Alex Scott is the current host, taking on the gig from Dan Walker in 2021.

But she will be the last presenter of the famous programme, regular viewing for many football fans before the 3pm matches.

The BBC have not published viewing figures but the audience dropped significantly from 849,000 in 2019 to 564,000 by 2023.

And the continued decline in popularity has seen Beeb bosses pull the plug.

Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport said: “Football Focus has been a hugely important programme in the history of BBC Sport and has played a key role in telling the stories of the game for generations of viewers.

“This decision was made before last week’s wider BBC savings announcement, reflecting the continued shift in how audiences engage with football and our commitment to evolving how we deliver content to reach fans wherever they are.  

“Alex Scott is one of our finest presenters, is hugely popular across the men and women’s game and is a big part of our present and future.

“She will remain at the heart of our sports output across both the Men’s World Cup this year and the Women’s World Cup in 2027, as well as continuing her lead role on the Women’s Super League and BBC Sport Personality of the Year.

“We are also working on a very exciting new project with her – more to come on that soon.”

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