[Albion] Brighton v WBA FA Cup 4th round Saturday January 26 (3pm)

[pasty]

Don't know how many matches are moved for tv, but I'd hazard a guess both Arse v Utd and "them" v Spuds are nailed on tv games?

 

[chimneys]

Man City v Burnley announced as 3pm Saturday so hopefully we will know soon

Curious that City's game has been clarified but not our also very unlikely to be on English TV game.

 

[Sorrel]

It would be good to know the details and ticketing for this...

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Obviously still working out which games will be shown at prime time in Shanghai.

 

[Pavilionaire]

Obviously still working out which games will be shown at prime time in Shanghai.

Most of them think we lost 9-0 last night to Citeh.

 

[Bozza]

Don't know how many matches are moved for tv, but I'd hazard a guess both Arse v Utd and "them" v Spuds are nailed on tv games?

There were six last year:

Friday 27 January
• Derby County v Leicester City (7.55pm) – BBC One

Saturday 28 January
• Liverpool or Plymouth Argyle v Wolverhampton Wanderers (12.30pm) – BT Sport 2
• Norwich City or Southampton v Arsenal (5.30pm) – BT Sport 2

Sunday 29 January
• Millwall v Watford (12.00pm) – BBC One
• Sutton United or AFC Wimbledon v Leeds United (2.00pm) – BT Sport 2
• Bolton Wanderers/Crystal Palace v Manchester City OR Manchester United v Wigan Athletic (4.00pm) – BBC One

 

[pasty]

There were six last year:

Friday 27 January
• Derby County v Leicester City (7.55pm) – BBC One

Saturday 28 January
• Liverpool or Plymouth Argyle v Wolverhampton Wanderers (12.30pm) – BT Sport 2
• Norwich City or Southampton v Arsenal (5.30pm) – BT Sport 2

Sunday 29 January
• Millwall v Watford (12.00pm) – BBC One
• Sutton United or AFC Wimbledon v Leeds United (2.00pm) – BT Sport 2
• Bolton Wanderers/Crystal Palace v Manchester City OR Manchester United v Wigan Athletic (4.00pm) – BBC One

Crikey. Think ours could be an attractive one of six if they do the same this year then. 4th in Championship, score goals for fun, away at 13th in Premier League - possible upset?

 

[chimneys]

So do we think it will get announced today?

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

So do we think it will get announced today?

Must be.

It has almost been 1 week since we beat Bournemouth.

*Shoddy* from the FA.

 

[Jospeh]

Confirmed 3pm Saturday

http://www.thefa.com/competitions/thefacup/fixtures

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Confirmed 3pm Saturday

http://www.thefa.com/competitions/thefacup/fixtures

perfick

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Confirmed 3pm Saturday

http://www.thefa.com/competitions/thefacup/fixtures

Fantastic. I *stupidly* booked a non-refundable hotel room on Saturday night without thinking the game could be on Friday or Monday. Phew.

 

[Beach Hut]

Confirmed 3pm Saturday

http://www.thefa.com/competitions/thefacup/fixtures

Let's hope but wasn't the Bournemouth KO time changed later on ?

 

[Bozza]

Confirmed 3pm Saturday

http://www.thefa.com/competitions/thefacup/fixtures

Seven of the sixteen ties selected for TV, and we're one of the ugly nine...

 

[Yoda]

Let's hope but wasn't the Bournemouth KO time changed later on ?

Yes, I think there were only about seven 3pm Saturday matches last round. Quite possibly due to the FA using VAR for every game. There's only so many games the referees can watch at any given time from their studio.

 

[Jospeh]

Yes, I think there were only about seven 3pm Saturday matches last round. Quite possibly due to the FA using VAR for every game. There's only so many games the referees can watch at any given time from their studio.

It was because of the new FA overseas TV deal. Nothing to do with VAR

 

[pasty]

Good news. Now lets just hope the club price it sensibly AND open all parts of the ground straight away.

 

[Wilka]

I think a chunk will still be moved to early and late kick offs.

 

[chimneys]

It was because of the new FA overseas TV deal. Nothing to do with VAR

So why is the proportion of 3pm Saturday games so much higher in 4th round than 3rd? Surely TV deal dictates similar proportion each round? This round looks far more like a traditional 4th round programme.

 

[chimneys]

I think a chunk will still be moved to early and late kick offs.

.....and still nothing on Albion website suggests you might be right.