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FA Cup Fourth Round: BBC TV, Radio Coverage Guide

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The FA Cup fourth round kicks off this weekend with extensive BBC coverage across TV, radio and digital platforms. Two matches will be broadcast live on BBC One - Hull City hosting Chelsea on Friday at 19:45 GMT and Aston Villa welcoming Newcastle United on Saturday at 17:45 GMT. The coverage marks Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior's first return to MKM Stadium since his sacking by Hull in 2024.

Beyond the live TV fixtures, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds will broadcast all 10 matches from the fourth-round weekend across multiple radio streams. Fans can also follow every game through live text commentary on the BBC Sport website and app, with highlights available on Saturday at 22:55 GMT and Sunday at 22:30 GMT. The digital coverage extends to social media channels where match highlights will be shared.

For radio listeners, coverage spans BBC Radio Humberside, BBC Radio WM, BBC Radio Newcastle and numerous other local stations. Viewers can access matches through BBC iPlayer, while the BBC Sport app provides comprehensive coverage including live updates and team-specific feeds. With 11 ties shown live on television or available on streaming platforms like TNT Sports, this weekend promises extensive FA Cup action across multiple BBC channels.