After Gary Lineker announced he will be stepping down as MOTD host, a big favourite to replace him has emerged.
Gary Lineker will step down at the end of the 2024-25 season after a 26-year run as Match of the Day host and leave the BBC entirely after the 2026 World Cup.
His departure leaves a significant vacancy, sparking speculation as to who will replace him as the face of BBC's Premier League coverage. He is also one of the corporation's highest earners, raking in a reported £1.3 million last year.
Leading contenders include Match of the Day 2 Mark Chapman; however, he is the only male candidate in the top seven of the betting market through oddschecker.
The women vying to replace Lineker include Gabby Logan, a seasoned presenter with 20+ years of experience across multiple sports, Alex Scott, an ex-England player and one of the first mainstream female football pundits; and Kelly Cates - a presenter for Sky Sports' Premier League coverage.
Kelly Somers and Eilidh Barber are also given a greater than 10% implied chance at current odds, while Amazon Prime and TNT Sports host Laura Woods rounds off the top seven at 10/1.
With the BBC having secured Premier League highlights for another three years, the decision over Lineker's successor will be closely watched. Let's look at all the odds available.
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Next Match of the Day Presenter Odds
| Host | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Chapman | 6/4 | 40% |
| Kelly Cates | 4/1 | 20% |
| Alex Scott | 6/1 | 14% |
| Gabby Logan | 6/1 | 14% |
Who is favourite to be the Next Match of the Day Presenter?
Mark Chapman leads the betting at 6/4 (40%), widely respected for his work as the host of Match of the Day 2 and has experience presenting Match of the Day as a temporary presenter.
Odds are currently available with Ladbrokes and Coral. If you are thinking of having a bet on the next Match of the Day Host make sure you claim £20 in free bets from Ladbrokes here.
Kelly Cates follows at 4/1 (20%) and brings extensive football broadcasting experience, currently presenting for Sky Sports and BBC Radio 5 Football Daily podcast.
Alex Scott, with odds of 6/1 (14%), is a former England footballer who transitioned seamlessly into presenting. She is currently anchoring Football Focus and has previously worked at numerous major tournaments in a broadcasting capacity including the 2018 Men's World Cup.
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