How to follow this weekend’s FA Cup action and semi-final draw across the BBC

The quarter finals of the FA Cup take place on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March, with live coverage across the weekend on BBC One & iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live & Sounds and online, as the remaining teams fight for a spot in the semis.   

On BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday, Gary Lineker presents live coverage of Nottingham Forest, who attempt to reach their first FA Cup semi-final for 34 years. They take on Brighton with coverage starting at 5pm. Gary is joined by Glenn Murray, Theo Walcott and Wayne Rooney, with commentary from Steve Wilson and Matthew Upson.  

On Sunday on BBC One and iPlayer, Mark Chapman hosts live coverage of Preston, the only Football League side left in the FA Cup, taking on Aston Villa, from 1:15pm. Micah Richards, Dion Dublin and Joe Hart join Mark in the studio, whilst Guy Mowbray and Paul Robinson are in the commentary box.  

The semi-final draw will take place live following the conclusion of the match.  

Alex Kay-Jelski, Director of BBC Sport says: “It’s one of the most intriguing FA Cups in years, with a good chance of new winner. We’ve got live TV coverage of two quarter final fixtures, along with radio commentary and all the latest news on the BBC Sport website, so audiences can follow the FA Cup wherever they are.” 

Live match commentary and expert analysis of Fulham vs Crystal Palace on Saturday is available to listen to BBC Radio 5 Live & Sounds, with build-up from 12pm, along with Brighton vs Nottingham Forest and Preston vs Aston Villa also available on 5 Live.  Fans can keep up to date with the biggest news stories, all the scores and highlights on the BBC Sport website, app and social media.   

BBC TV & iPlayer  

BBC Radio 5 Live & BBC Sounds 

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