The FA Cup is really starting to heat up as we approach the fifth round of this year’s competition.
There have already been giant killings, last-minute drama and blockbuster clashes, with much more to come in the next few months as sides battle it out for a spot in the final at Wembley Stadium in May.
While the lower league clubs remaining in the competition are simply enjoying the ride, the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and holders Manchester City are all looking for glory, hopeful of bolstering their stacked trophy cabinets.
Here is how you can watch the 2023/24 FA Cup fifth round on TV and live stream.
Several FA Cup fourth round replays still need to be played, with the fifth round of the competition taking place over three days between 26-28 February.
Unlike past games in the FA Cup, fifth-round ties won’t be taking place over a weekend, instead being played during the week from Monday to Wednesday.
FA Cup fourth round replays will occur between 6 and 7 February.
Luckily for supporters, every single FA Cup fifth-round clash will be televised in some capacity, with all matches being shown live on BBC and ITV in the United Kingdom.
The first match will take place on Monday night, with Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry City vs Maidstone United kicking off the fifth round on ITV as the sixth-tier visitors look for another scalp.
Bournemouth vs Leicester City and Blackburn Rovers vs Newcastle United will be broadcast on the BBC on Tuesday evening, while ITV have the rights to an all-Premier League Luton Town vs Manchester City clash.
Wednesday will offer the remaining four games of the fifth round, with Nottingham Forest or Bristol City vs Manchester United one of the standout ties on the BBC, especially if the Championship side can progress. Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion will be broadcast on BBC iPlayer.
Liverpool vs Watford or Southampton poses an interesting match-up, with the two Championship sides needing a replay to decide who will travel to Anfield. The channel and kick-off time is yet to be officially confirmed for Chelsea or Aston Villa vs Leeds United or Plymouth Argyle, but the fixture will take place on ITV.
FA Cup fifth round ties on TV and live stream
|
Date & kick-off time (GMT) |
Fixture |
TV channel/live stream (UK) |
|---|---|---|
|
26/02/2024 – 19:45 |
Sheffield Wednesday or Coventry vs Maidstone |
ITV4, ITVX |
|
27/02/2024 – 19:30 |
Bournemouth vs Leicester |
BBC iPlayer |
|
27/02/2024 – 19:45 |
Blackburn vs Newcastle |
BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport |
|
27/02/2024 – 20:00 |
Luton vs Man City |
ITV1, ITVX, STV, UTV |
|
28/02/2024 – 19:45 |
Wolves vs Brighton |
BBC iPlayer |
|
28/02/2024 – 19:45 |
Nottingham Forest or Bristol City vs Man Utd |
BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport |
|
28/02/2024 – 20:00 |
Liverpool vs Watford or Southampton |
ITV1, ITVX, STV, UTV |
|
28/02/2024 – TBC |
Chelsea or Aston Villa vs Leeds or Plymouth |
ITV4 (TBC) |
