The FA Cup returns this weekend with the fourth round set to pit giants against underdogs across the land.

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The pick of the round is likely Manchester City's trip to face League One Leyton Orient, especially given City's wobbles in the Premier League lately.

Struggling Championship side Plymouth host Liverpool and Exeter City welcome Nottingham Forest to the south coast.

Fans across the land will be keen to savour every moment of free live football on TV, meaning the FA Cup should be as popular as ever this term.

Manchester United are the reigning champions after toppling Manchester City in the 2024 final, though Erik ten Hag is not around to defend his crown after being sacked from his role.

RadioTimes.com brings you the complete FA Cup TV schedule, including every game you can watch live in the UK.

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FA Cup TV schedule 2024/25 – fourth round

All UK time. Subject to change. TV matches only.

Friday 7th February

  • Man Utd v Leicester (8pm) ITV1/ITVX

Saturday 8th February

  • Leyton Orient v Man City (12:15pm) BBC One/iPlayer
  • Birmingham v Newcastle (5:45pm) BBC One/iPlayer
  • Brighton v Chelsea (8pm) ITV4/ITVX

Sunday 9th February

  • Blackburn v Wolves (12:30pm) BBC iPlayer/Red Button
  • Plymouth v Liverpool (3pm) ITV1/ITVX
  • Aston Villa v Tottenham (5:35pm) BBC One/iPlayer

Monday 10th February

  • Doncaster v Crystal Palace (7:45pm) BBC iPlayer/Red Button

Tuesday 11th February

  • Exeter v Nottingham Forest (8pm) ITV1/ITVX

FA Cup TV rights 2024/25

The FA Cup will be broadcast live on free-to-air TV in 2024/25.

BBC and ITV will divide up the televised games throughout the campaign, with matches also to be streamed online via BBC iPlayer and ITVX.

This is the final year of the current TV deal before TNT Sports scoop up the rights from 2025/26 onwards, with 14 games to be shown on BBC platforms.

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