FA Cup Fourth Round on the BBC

The fourth round of the FA Cup promises exciting matchups, with teams from League One set to challenge Premier League clubs this weekend.

The fourth round of the FA Cup promises exciting matchups, with teams from League One set to challenge Premier League clubs this weekend.

FA Cup Matches begin on Friday, 7 February. Fans can catch the action on BBC One & iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live & Sounds, and online.

Live coverage kicks off in east London on Saturday, 8 February, at 12pm. Reigning champions Manchester City will face League One’s Leyton Orient. Alex Scott will host, supported by Micah Richards and Glenn Murray, with commentary by Mark Scott and Martin Keown.

Later that day, Gary Lineker will present the match between Birmingham City and Premier League’s Newcastle United. They are aiming for an FA Cup upset. Coverage starts at 5:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer. It features analysis from Alan Shearer, Curtis Davies, and Shay Given. Commentary is provided by Guy Mowbray and Matthew Upson.

Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport, remarks that this round includes exciting fixtures. Fans will look out for whether Leyton Orient can trouble Manchester City. They will also watch if we’ll see Marcus Rashford in action for Aston Villa against Tottenham. BBC Sport covers all the latest action across TV, radio, and online.

On Sunday, 9 February, Blackburn Rovers will take on Wolverhampton Wanderers at 12:20pm, live on BBC iPlayer. Later, Mark Chapman will host a thrilling all-Premier League FA Cup clash. Aston Villa will face Tottenham at 5:20pm on BBC One and iPlayer. He will be accompanied by Jermain Defoe, Dion Dublin, and Joe Hart. Commentary will be provided by Steve Bower and Alan Shearer.

The fourth round wraps up on Monday, 10 February. Doncaster Rovers face Crystal Palace at 7:35pm on BBC iPlayer. The One Show will broadcast the fifth-round draw live at 7pm.

Fans can enjoy live commentary on selected matches throughout the weekend. Expert insights are available on BBC Radio 5 Live, Sounds, and local radio. Stay updated with the latest scores and highlights on the BBC Sport website, app, and social media.

BBC TV & iPlayer

DateMatchKick off timeWhere
Saturday 8 FebruaryLeyton Orient v Manchester City12:15BBC One & BBC iPlayer 
Saturday 8 FebruaryBirmingham City v Newcastle United17:45BBC One & BBC iPlayer
Sunday 9 FebruaryBlackburn Rovers v Wolverhampton Wanderers12:30BBC iPlayer
Sunday 9 FebruaryAston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur17:35BBC One & BBC iPlayer
Monday 10 FebruaryDoncaster Rovers v Crystal Palace19:45BBC iPlayer

BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra & BBC Sounds

DateMatchKick off timeWhere
Friday 7 February  Manchester United v Leicester City20:00BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds
Saturday 8 FebruaryLeeds United v Millwall12:15BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra & BBC Sounds
Saturday 8 FebruaryLeyton Orient v Manchester City12:15BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds
Saturday 8 FebruaryWigan Athletic v Fulham15:00BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds
Saturday 8 FebruaryBirmingham City v Newcastle United17:45BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra & BBC Sounds
Saturday 8 FebruaryBirmingham City v Newcastle United (second half)18:45BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds
Saturday 8 FebruaryBrighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea 20:00BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds
Sunday 9 February Blackburn Rovers v Wolverhampton Wonderers12:30BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds 
Sunday 9 FebruaryAston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur17:35BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds
Monday 10 FebruaryDoncaster Rovers v Crystal Palace19:45BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds
Tuesday 11 FebruaryExeter City v Nottingham Forest20:00BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra & BBC Sounds