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
Date | Match | Kick off time | Where |
Saturday 8 February | Leyton Orient v Manchester City | 12:15 | BBC One & BBC iPlayer |
Saturday 8 February | Birmingham City v Newcastle United | 17:45 | BBC One & BBC iPlayer |
Sunday 9 February | Blackburn Rovers v Wolverhampton Wanderers | 12:30 | BBC iPlayer |
Sunday 9 February | Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur | 17:35 | BBC One & BBC iPlayer |
Monday 10 February | Doncaster Rovers v Crystal Palace | 19:45 | BBC iPlayer |
BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra & BBC Sounds
Date | Match | Kick off time | Where |
Friday 7 February | Manchester United v Leicester City | 20:00 | BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds |
Saturday 8 February | Leeds United v Millwall | 12:15 | BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra & BBC Sounds |
Saturday 8 February | Leyton Orient v Manchester City | 12:15 | BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds |
Saturday 8 February | Wigan Athletic v Fulham | 15:00 | BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds |
Saturday 8 February | Birmingham City v Newcastle United | 17:45 | BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra & BBC Sounds |
Saturday 8 February | Birmingham City v Newcastle United (second half) | 18:45 | BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds |
Saturday 8 February | Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea | 20:00 | BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds |
Sunday 9 February | Blackburn Rovers v Wolverhampton Wonderers | 12:30 | BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds |
Sunday 9 February | Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur | 17:35 | BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds |
Monday 10 February | Doncaster Rovers v Crystal Palace | 19:45 | BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds |
Tuesday 11 February | Exeter City v Nottingham Forest | 20:00 | BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra & BBC Sounds |