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Final Score
Presented byJason Mohammad
Opening theme"In Da Club" by 50 Cent (2003/04–2004/05)
"Theme From Sparta FC" by The Fall (2005/06–2008/09)
"Jump in the Pool" by Friendly Fires (2009/10–2010/11)
"The King and All of His Men" by Wolf Gang (2011/12–2012/13)
"Pumpin Blood" by NONONO (2013/14–2018/19)
"Bones" by Galantis feat. OneRepublic (2019/20–2022/23)
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Production locationdock10 studios
Running time180 minutes (Red Button and BBC Online)
45–90 minutes (BBC One or BBC Two)
Original release
NetworkBBC One
BBC Two
BBC Red Button
Release11 October 1958 (1958-10-11) –
present
Related
Grandstand
Match of the Day
Match of the Day 2
Football Focus
The Football League Show
Match of the Day Kickabout
The Premier League Show

Final Score is a BBC Television football news and results programme produced by BBC Sport. The programme is broadcast on late Saturday afternoons in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, usually on BBC One. BBC Northern Ireland opts away during the last ten minutes to cover local results in Final Score from Northern Ireland, normally just after the Premier League scores are read out. BBC Scotland runs a different programme altogether – Open All Mics. Final Score is also broadcast on Boxing Day and New Year's Day and sometimes on either Good Friday or Easter Monday. A special Sunday edition is broadcast on the final day of the Premier League season.

Final Score is also broadcast on Saturday afternoons on the BBC Red Button and online for two hours before the BBC One broadcast begins. An additional half-hour was also broadcast live on BBC World News, the BBC's internationally broadcast news channel,[1] but this was discontinued from the 2015–16 season.

Format

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The programme provides viewers with the results from the main football matches played on that day. The presenters are joined by two studio pundits discussing the day's play whilst watching the Premier League games in the studio and this is supplemented by reporters at all of the Premier League matches. There are also reporters at every EFL Championship match and at the top games in EFL League One and EFL League Two, and at least one Scottish Professional Football League game. Mark Clemmit or Kelly Somers provides regular roundups of the top stories from the rest of the EFL matches. The programme also includes interviews with managers and players.

Just after 17:00, when all of the results are in, they are read by Mike West. The round-up covers games from the Premier League, EFL Championship, EFL League One, EFL League Two and the Enterprise National League in England, in Scotland the four divisions of the William Hill Scottish Professional Football League as well as the Welsh Premier League in Wales and the Irish League in Northern Ireland. Next is a review of the league tables in England and Scotland and this is followed by post-game interviews with managers, conducted by the commentators for Match of the Day. After the main BBC television broadcast has finished the programme continues until 17:30 on the Red Button.

History

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Early days

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Final Score had been part of the BBC's Grandstand since the programme's launch in 1958. The football results appeared on a device dubbed "the Teleprinter" and the presenter stood next to the Teleprinter with a camera pointed at the actual printer.[2] By the 1980s, a live shot of the printer had been replaced by an on-screen computerised version and was renamed the vidiprinter.[3]

The results would come from the Press Association (PA), who appointed a correspondent to attend each match and report back the half-time and full-time scores to its offices in London. The PA would then use the technology of the day to provide a feed to BBC Television Centre (TVC). The Press Association provided the vidiprinter results service until Opta Sports took over the contract for the 2013–14 season onwards.[4] The host of the main Grandstand programme used to provide commentary on the scores as they came in to try to reflect how each result affected the league, which meant meticulous preparation was necessary.

After the majority of the results came in, the scores would then be collated and announced as the 'Classified Football Results' in alphabetical order starting with the highest leagues first. Remarkably, only three people have regularly read the football results on the programme: Len Martin (from 1958 until 1995), Tim Gudgin (from 1995 until 2011) and Mike West since 2011. Gudgin read the results for the last time on 19 November 2011, then retired at the age of 81. He cited the BBC's decision to move the programme from London to Salford Quays as one of the reasons for his departure and the difficulty of travelling from his home in Hampshire, particularly in winter.[5] The classified results were followed by the pools news and score draws and then by the league tables, although the pools news element was dropped due to its decline.

Whilst football was always the mainstay of Final Score, news and results from other sports, such as rugby union, and until 1987 racing results, were also included.

A brief version, usually lasting for five to ten minutes, was aired in the summer during the football close season and these summer editions included a cricket scoreboard.

Stand-alone editions of Final Score were broadcast on Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Easter Monday when there was a full programme of football fixtures and when Grandstand was not being shown. These editions were generally fifteen minutes long and did not include the vidiprinter sequence as they usually began at 16:50.

Changes

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Technology has gradually improved and by the 1980s a live shot of the actual Teleprinter was replaced by a computer screen version, at which point the Teleprinter became referred to as "the Vidiprinter". However, the modern-day vidiprinter used by the programme still emulates the original typing system. There are now Goalflashes throughout the afternoon for every match played in the English and Scottish leagues, the National League, Welsh Premier League and Northern Ireland.

21st century

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During its last few years there was no longer a main presenter for Grandstand, so from the start of the 2001–02 season Final Score was broadcast as an individual programme with Ray Stubbs as the regular presenter and Mark Lawrenson providing comment on the results as they came in. At this point, Final Score became a football-only programme and was only broadcast during the football season. The following season saw Final Score beginning earlier and by the end of that season it had settled to a start time of 16:30.

The half time round-up remained part of Grandstand until the start of the 2004–05 season when an afternoon-long version of the programme was launched on the BBC's interactive service. Initially called Score Interactive, the programme broadcast from 14:30 and provided a rolling mix of scores, reports and punditry. At 16:30, BBC One joined the programme and after the end of the BBC One broadcast, it would continue on the interactive service until 18:00.

In November 2007 a midweek version of the programme was introduced. Rather than being a programme in its own right, it is a simulcast of BBC Radio 5 Live with graphics and vidiprinter. Audio options were occasionally made available for BBC Local Radio commentaries of games involving Championship sides, but this was removed when the BBC decided to make the Red Button service a "single feed" to all broadcast platforms in October 2012.[6] The midweek version is shown when there were primarily Premier League or important UEFA Champions League matches taking place.[7][8] It is a Red Button and Online exclusive, so therefore does not appear on BBC One or BBC Two.

When the BBC regained the rights for the FA Cup in 2014–15, the programme would be renamed FA Cup Final Score when the competition is the main focus, including a modified logo featuring the FA Cup trophy and Sunday broadcasts which show the key incidents from the day's games. Although focussing on the FA Cup, there are also updates from matches in other domestic competitions that are taking place.

Beginning with the 2017-18 season, the show's graphics were updated to tie in with a rebrand of BBC Sport.

Studio

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In the autumn of 2011, Final Score moved from studio TC5 at Television Centre in London, which had been its home for many years. Its new home is located in Salford Quays at Dock10, MediaCityUK. The last programme from TC5 was broadcast on 19 November 2011.

Ahead of the 2019–20 Premier League season, BBC Sport upgraded the studio that Match of the Day, Match of the Day 2, Football Focus, and Final Score broadcasts from.

The facility uses a "4K UHD ready virtual reality studio." It uses Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 rendering technology.

The studio is located at the Dock10 facility at MediaCityUK in Salford.[9]

Presenter and pundits

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The current main presenter of Final Score is Jason Mohammad, who replaced Gabby Logan at the start of the 2013–14 season.[10] Stand-in presenters include Eilidh Barbour, Kelly Somers and Will Perry. The programme was previously presented by Ray Stubbs until he left the BBC at the end of the 2008–09 season.

Two (or occasionally three) pundits appear per episode. Pundits who appear on the programme most commonly as of the 2025/26 season are Martin Keown, Dion Dublin, Leon Osman, Ashley Williams, Fara Williams, Stephen Warnock, Ellen White, Steph Houghton Shay Given and Chris Sutton. Many other pundits have appeared during the history of the programme, including: Robbie Savage, Jason Roberts, Mark Bright, Steve Claridge, Garth Crooks, Peter Schmeichel, Danny Mills, Kevin Kilbane, Alex Scott, and Trevor Sinclair. Sinclair was fired by the BBC in January 2018 after admitting drink driving and racial abuse charges.[11]

Reporters appearing most weeks include Hamish Marshall, Marc Webber, Martin Fisher, Sohail Sahi, Naz Premji, John Southall, John Acres, Will Perry, Eilidh Barbour, Laurence Herdman, Mike Williams, Andy Stevenson, Chris Wise, Mark Scott, Adam Cottier, Nick Hatton, Henry Moeran, Adam Whitty, Tom Gayle, John Bennett, Nesta McGregor, Aaron Paul, Andy Sixsmith, Nikesh Rughani, Maz Farookhi, Betty Glover, Shourjo Sarkar, Connie McLaughlin, Ben Mundy, Laura Kenyon, Paul Scott, Niall McCaughan, Ben Croucher, Joshua Adu-Donkor, Lee Blakeman, Charlotte Richardson, Chris Coles, Rebecca Adams, Rich Wolfenden, Flo Pollock, Gavin Wallace, Gavin Ramjaun, Cameron Pope, Ryan Bromliow, Owain Gwynedd and Samantha Fletcher.

Theme tune

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The current theme tune is "I Saw" by Young Fathers and has been since the start of the 2023-24 football season. Previous themes have included "Bones" by Galantis used between the 2019–20 and 2022-23 seasons, "Pumpin Blood" by NONONO used between the 2013–14 and 2018–19 football seasons, "The King and All of His Men" by Wolf Gang used between the 2011–12 and 2012–13 football seasons, "Jump in the Pool" by Friendly Fires used between the 2009–10 and 2010–11 football seasons and "Theme From Sparta FC" by The Fall between the 2005–06 and 2008–09 football seasons and 50 Cent - In da Club between the 2003–04 football season.

References

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Final Score is a British action directed by Scott Mann and written by Jonathan Frank, David T. Lynch, and Keith Lynch. The story centers on Michael Knox, an ex-special forces operative played by , who uncovers a terrorist plot to bomb during a high-stakes soccer match between United and , where his teenage niece Danni is among the 40,000 fans held hostage. With the aid of his friend and fellow veteran, Knox wages a one-man war against the heavily armed assailants led by the ruthless Arkady () and his brother Dimitri (), racing against time to save the stadium and prevent mass casualties. The film features a supporting cast including as the terrorists' operative Tatiana, as the imposing enforcer Vlad, as Danni, and as the stadium's security officer Faisal. Produced by Saban Films, Signature Films, Highland Film Group, thefyzz, and with a of $20 million, Final Score was released theatrically on September 14, 2018, in the United States and on September 7, 2018, in the United Kingdom. Running at 105 minutes and rated R for strong violence and language, it blends intense hand-to-hand combat sequences with high-tension siege elements inspired by films like . Critically, Final Score garnered mixed reception, earning a 71% Tomatometer score from 35 reviews on , where critics praised Bautista's charismatic performance and the film's energetic action but noted its formulaic plot and uneven pacing. On , it holds a 53/100 score based on nine critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews. Audience response was more divided, with a 37% score on from over 250 ratings and a 5.8/10 average on from more than 15,000 users, often highlighting the thrilling set pieces despite narrative clichés. The movie has contributed to a among action enthusiasts.

Programme Overview

Introduction and Purpose

Final Score is a football news and results programme produced by . It was first broadcast on 11 October 1958 as a segment within the magazine-format show , marking the beginning of its role in delivering timely sports updates. As of 2025, the programme has maintained continuous broadcasting for over 65 years, establishing itself as a staple of British sports television. The core purpose of Final Score is to deliver live match updates, scores, and analysis, catering primarily to audiences in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland during the football season. It focuses on non-Scottish leagues, with BBC Scotland providing opt-out coverage through its own regional results service to address local interests. This emphasis ensures comprehensive reporting on domestic football while aligning with the BBC's public service commitment to accessible sports information. Final Score typically airs on late Saturday afternoons for approximately 40 minutes to cover the bulk of weekend fixtures, with an extended interactive version available from around 14:45. Special editions are produced on , , and the final day of the season to accommodate full programmes of matches on those dates. Over time, it evolved from its integration within to a standalone programme in 2001, reflecting changes in broadcasting formats and the growing prominence of football coverage.

Broadcast Schedule and Coverage

Final Score is typically broadcast on late Saturday afternoons, airing on BBC One for viewers in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, while BBC Scotland provides an opt-out with its own results program, Sportscene. The program generally begins around 16:30 GMT and runs for approximately 40 minutes until about 17:10, coinciding with the end of the UK's 3pm broadcasting blackout for live football matches, which lifts at 17:15. This timing allows the show to deliver comprehensive results immediately after matches conclude across various leagues. An extended interactive version is available earlier via the and , starting from around 14:45 and continuing until approximately 18:00, providing live updates and goal alerts throughout the afternoon. This service, originally launched as Score Interactive during the 2004–05 season, has evolved into a digital-first feature accessible on the website, app, and connected TVs. Regional variations include tailored coverage on , which airs a localized Final Score edition focusing on provincial results alongside national updates. Special broadcasts extend beyond standard Saturdays, including midweek editions covering evening fixtures, first introduced in November 2007 as a with 5 Live's results service starting around 19:30 GMT. Since the 2014–15 season, a dedicated version of Final Score has aired on , typically on Sundays for early rounds, providing results from multiple ties with on-site reporting. Holiday specials occur on dates like , , and occasionally or , adapting the format to accommodate fixture schedules during festive periods. As of 2025, the program maintains a hybrid approach to accessibility, blending linear TV with enhanced digital streaming on and the app for on-demand replays and live reactions, a model accelerated by post-COVID shifts toward multi-platform consumption. This ensures broader geographical reach, including international viewers via the website, while preserving the core television broadcast for audiences.

Format and Content

Live Updates and Results Presentation

The Final Score programme delivers live updates and results through a structured format that begins with a pre-5:00 PM build-up segment featuring live game feeds and commentary from major matches, such as those in the , allowing viewers to follow ongoing action in real time. Following the conclusion of matches around 5:00 PM, the programme shifts to a dedicated results segment that includes comprehensive league tables, goal scorers, and scores from across various competitions, ensuring a seamless transition from live monitoring to full recap. This dual-phase approach keeps audiences engaged throughout the Saturday afternoon, with the build-up emphasizing anticipation and the results phase providing closure on the day's events. Central to the results presentation are tools like the vidiprinter, a scrolling ticker that displays incoming scores in a continuous stream, evolving from earlier mechanical systems to provide immediate, visual updates during the broadcast. Complementing this are live commentaries from reporters stationed at key venues, who deliver on-the-ground insights into match developments, goal alerts, and post-game reactions, enhancing the immediacy of the coverage. These methods ensure that results are disseminated efficiently, with the vidiprinter serving as a reliable backbone for non-stop information flow while reporters add contextual depth through direct reporting. The programme's coverage extends to a wide scope of domestic and select international football, encompassing results from the , EFL competitions, the National League, Scottish leagues through regional opt-outs, and relevant international fixtures when they align with the schedule. This broad remit allows Final Score to serve as a comprehensive resource for viewers, prioritizing English and Welsh leagues while incorporating Scottish leagues to reflect the landscape of the sport on Saturdays. For instance, Scottish league results are integrated via opt-outs, ensuring localized relevance without disrupting the main broadcast. Dedicated results readers have long been a hallmark of the programme, voicing the classified scores with distinctive styles that build tension and excitement. Len Martin served as the primary reader from 1958 to 1995, known for his steady, authoritative delivery that became synonymous with the era's football wrap-ups. He was succeeded by Tim Gudgin from 1995 to 2011, whose style featured a characteristic rising and falling intonation to emphasize dramatic scores, such as his memorable sign-off with "Airdrie United 11, Gala Fairydean 0," adding theatrical flair to the readings. Since 2011, Mike West has taken over, maintaining the tradition with a practiced modulation in voice to highlight key results, drawing from his background in regional sports broadcasting to deliver clear and engaging announcements. These transitions in readers have preserved the programme's ritualistic appeal, with each bringing a personal touch to the rote task of score recitation. Technological enhancements have modernized the delivery of updates, incorporating goalflashes for instant notifications of scoring events, on-screen graphics to visualize league standings and scorer details, and interactive elements such as red-button access for multi-feed viewing during the 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM window. These features, including live streaming via the app and website as of 2025, and use of a 4K UHD studio, enable greater viewer engagement by allowing customization of feeds and real-time interaction with results as they unfold. Such innovations ensure that Final Score remains accessible and dynamic, blending traditional ticker elements with digital tools to meet contemporary audience expectations.

Pundit Analysis and Additional Features

The pundit segments on Final Score feature studio-based discussions where experts analyze live games, focusing on key moments such as goals, tactical decisions, and standout performances, while also offering pre-match predictions to engage viewers with forward-looking insights. These segments often include post-match interviews with managers and players, providing direct reactions to the day's events and adding a layer of immediacy to the commentary. Complementing the core analysis, additional features include updates on half-time scores from the traditional 3pm kick-offs across various leagues, ensuring comprehensive coverage during the broadcast window, as well as detailed reporting on penalty shoot-outs in cup ties or decisive moments. Interactive elements enhance accessibility, with the service offering multi-feed viewing options for simultaneous match streams and alternative camera angles during live action. The programme integrates seamlessly with the app, delivering real-time updates, notifications, and extended analysis to mobile users beyond the TV broadcast. The evolution of these features reflects broader production shifts, including the introduction of more dynamic live studio debates in the that expanded input during peak viewing hours. Following , there has been a deliberate push toward diverse , incorporating a wider range of voices including women and ethnic minorities to promote inclusivity and better represent the sport's global audience. Unique to Final Score is its extension to non-league fixtures and cup competitions like the FA Cup and EFL Cup, where brief analytical overviews tie lower-tier results to broader football narratives, occasionally linking to related sports events when they intersect with football contexts such as international breaks.

History

Development

The concept for Final Score originated from a conversation between producer Marc Goldberg and David Sullivan, owner of West Ham United, who envisioned it as "Die Hard in a football stadium." The project was announced at the European Film Market in Berlin in February 2016, with a budget of $20 million and an initial planned release in 2017. The screenplay was written by David T. Lynch, Keith Lynch, and Jonathan Frank, selected from an open script call by Signature Entertainment. Dave Bautista was cast in the lead role of Michael Knox, marking one of his early starring roles following his WWE career and appearances in Guardians of the Galaxy. Pierce Brosnan joined as the villain Dimitri in July 2016, attracted by the high-octane action script. Production was handled by Signature Films, The Fyzz Facility, Highland Film Group, and , with executive producers including Sullivan, who ensured authentic depictions of West Ham United's stadium. The film drew inspiration from classic siege thrillers, emphasizing practical stunts and to showcase Bautista's physicality. No major development controversies arose, though the script underwent revisions to heighten tension around the terrorist plot during a fictional vs. match.

Production and Filming

Principal photography commenced on August 15, 2016, at the in , United's former home stadium, which was demolished in 2016, adding a layer of historical authenticity as the final major film shoot there. Additional filming occurred across locations to capture the stadium siege sequences. Directed by Scott Mann, known for The Tournament (2009), the production emphasized practical effects for action scenes, including crowd simulations with 300 extras portraying fans. were provided by Outpost VFX for explosions and digital enhancements. The crew repurposed executive suites at the stadium as makeshift bedrooms during the intensive shoot. Filming wrapped in late 2016 without reported delays or personnel changes. The score was composed by , blending orchestral tension with electronic pulses to underscore the thriller elements.

Release and Post-Production

Final Score premiered in the on August 30, 2018, at the Ham Yard Theatre in , . It was released theatrically in the UK on September 7, 2018, distributed by Altitude Film Distribution and , followed by a U.S. release on September 14, 2018, via Saban Films. The film received an R rating for strong violence and language. availability began December 21, 2018, with DVD and Blu-ray releases on December 26, 2018. As of 2025, no significant sequels or remakes have been announced, though it has gained a modest among action fans on streaming platforms like . performance was modest, grossing approximately $3.2 million worldwide against its $20 million budget.

Production

Development

In April 2016, Scott Mann was announced as the director for Final Score, with the script written by Jonathan Frank alongside the Lynch brothers, David T. Lynch and Keith Lynch. The project was developed under Signature Films, with Marc Goldberg and Toby Stead serving as producers. Highland Film Group handled international sales, while Saban Films acquired U.S. distribution rights. The storyline was inspired by high-stakes action thrillers like , centering on a terrorist at a football stadium. and The Fyzz Facility provided financing, contributing to the film's $20 million budget.

Casting

Dave Bautista was cast as the lead, Michael Knox, in July 2016, marking one of his early starring roles post-WWE. joined as Dimitri, the antagonist, followed by as Arkady in September 2016. Supporting roles included as Tatiana, as Vlad, and as Danni, Bautista's on-screen niece. portrayed security officer Faisal. Casting emphasized physicality for action sequences, with Bautista drawing on his wrestling background for fight choreography.

Filming

Principal photography commenced on 31 October 2016 in , , and wrapped in December 2016. Key locations included the (Upton Park), home of West Ham United, filmed just before its demolition in 2017, providing authentic stadium interiors for the siege scenes. Exterior and additional stadium shots utilized practical sets and to replicate , avoiding direct filming there due to logistical challenges. The production faced scheduling constraints around the 2016-2017 football season but benefited from 's urban backdrop for chase and combat sequences. Post-production involved and to enhance the high-tension action, completed by mid-2018 for the film's release.

Identity and Music

Theme Tune Evolution

The musical identity of Final Score originated within the Grandstand era, where it was integrated as a football results segment. From the programme's launch in 1958 until Grandstand's conclusion in 2001, the overarching Grandstand theme composed by Keith Mansfield and registered to KPM Music Ltd. provided a dramatic, sweeping orchestral backdrop that unified diverse sports coverage, including the results buildup, though the Final Score segment occasionally featured distinct tracks such as a club mix. This orchestral style evoked the excitement of live sport, using brass and strings to build tension during the classified results readout. Following 's end, Final Score emerged as a standalone programme in 2001, marking a shift toward more contemporary music to align with modern broadcasting. In the 2003–04 and 2004–05 seasons, "In Da Club" by served as the theme tune, its upbeat hip-hop rhythm energizing viewers during the 3 p.m. kick-off blackout period. From the 2005–06 season to 2008–09, "Theme From Sparta FC" by The Fall was used, selected for its energy to heighten anticipation for scores. The 2009–10 and 2010–11 seasons featured "Jump in the Pool" by , introducing an vibe. Subsequent changes included "Pumpin Blood" by NONONO from 2013–14 to 2018–19, emphasizing motivational electronic elements. In 2019, ' "Bones" (featuring ) replaced it, introducing an electronic dance vibe that emphasized upbeat tempo and anthemic choruses to heighten anticipation for incoming scores, lasting through the 2022–23 season. The latest change came in the 2023–24 season with ' "I Saw," a track from their album Heavy Heavy, chosen for its raw, experimental hip-hop edge that mirrors the unpredictability of football results. As of November 2025, "I Saw" by continues in use, with no announced changes from the . BBC commissioning processes prioritize licensed tracks with an energetic, modern feel to match the programme's role in delivering real-time excitement, often drawing from established artists to ensure broad appeal. These theme tunes have played a pivotal role in Final Score's cultural footprint, serving as auditory cues that build during the results compilation and foster a sense of ritual among audiences. The from orchestral grandeur to pop, indie, and electronic selections parallels broader shifts in 's production, integrating seamlessly with live updates to enhance viewer engagement.

Visual and Branding Elements

The visual identity of Final Score has undergone significant since its in , beginning with a straightforward text-based integrated into the program format, reflecting the era's minimalistic broadcast aesthetics. As formalized its branding in 1988 to coincide with the Seoul Olympics coverage, Final Score adopted the emerging , incorporating the iconic blocks alongside football-specific elements to denote its focus on results and analysis. By the early 2000s, during the shift to , the program's on-screen transitioned to more dynamic designs, emphasizing that evoked the pace of the game, such as animated scorelines and ball motifs. Graphics for Final Score have consistently prioritized clarity and immediacy, with the Vidiprinter—a ticker for live scores—undergoing stylistic updates to enhance . In the , the Vidiprinter shifted from teleprinter simulations to colorful text with league-specific highlights, allowing for quicker visual parsing of results across competitions. League tables incorporated animations for real-time updates, often featuring gradient backgrounds and icon-based indicators for and scores, integrating seamlessly with goal replay segments that used slow-motion overlays and directional arrows. These elements were refined in the 2017 BBC Sport rebrand, which introduced subtle drop shadows and the custom BBC Reith font for improved legibility across all graphics, including animated transitions for score announcements. The visual style of Final Score maintains a consistent red-and-white color palette, symbolizing football's traditional associations while aligning with BBC Sport's overarching identity for cohesion across programs. Following the 2011 relocation to the studio at , virtual set enhancements were introduced, including LED walls and overlays that projected dynamic football pitches and scoreboards into the studio environment, enhancing the immersive feel without altering the core aesthetic. Branding milestones include the 2004 alignment with BBC's digital era push, which standardized vector-based for across platforms, and the 2019 adoption of UHD visuals in a new studio at dock10, enabling high-definition replays and 360-degree graphic integrations for more engaging presentations. As of 2025, Final Score's branding emphasizes accessibility, incorporating high-contrast graphics and adjustable text sizing in line with BBC editorial guidelines to support visually impaired audiences, ensuring scores and analyses remain inclusive while preserving the program's energetic, football-centric look. The current identity, refined since the logo update, continues to influence these elements with a modern, typography and streamlined animations that prioritize mobile and streaming compatibility.

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