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Wrexham and Birmingham Ties Included In FA Cup First Round Televised Fixtures
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The televised fixtures for the first round of the FA Cup have been announced, which are set to be broadcast live across BBC and ITV channels.
The first round of the world’s oldest football cup competition will kick off on Friday, November 1, with a clash between Tamworth and Huddersfield Town. This match will be televised on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
Saturday, November 2, will see Northampton Town take on their local rivals, Kettering Town. This derby will also be broadcast on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer.
On Sunday, November 3, there will be two FA Cup matches shown live on ITV. Sutton United will host Birmingham City at 12:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Later that afternoon, Harrogate Town will face Wrexham, with the match being broadcast on ITVX.
The first round concludes on Monday, November 4, with a clash between Chesham United and Lincoln City. This match will be televised on ITV4 and ITVX.
The #EmiratesFACup first round TV picks have been selected! 📺
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) October 17, 2024
FA Cup First Round Televised Fixtures
- Friday, November 1: Tamworth v Huddersfield Town (7:45pm) – BBC Two and BBC iPlayer
- Saturday, November 2: Northampton Town v Kettering Town (5:30pm) – BBC Two and BBC iPlayer
- Sunday, November 3: Sutton United v Birmingham City (12:30pm) – ITV1 and ITVX
- Sunday, November 3: Harrogate Town v Wrexham (3:30pm) – ITVX
- Monday, November 4: Chesham United v Lincoln City (7:15pm) – ITV4 and ITVX