The first of the weekend’s two FA Cup semifinals is staged at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, Manchester City journeying to the capital for their showdown with second-tier Southampton.
The Premier League leaders, who have reached the last three finals, are naturally significant favorites to reach the showpiece event, where they will face either Chelsea or Leeds United if they progress. However, Southampton are brimming with belief, 20 matches unbeaten and still overjoyed by dumping Arsenal out of the FA Cup at the quarterfinal stage.
The anticipation is that City will waltz into the final, teeing them up to complete a domestic treble that appeared incredibly improbable at the turn of the year. But Southampton will look to channel the magic of the world’s oldest cup competition, the Saints desperate to pull off one of the all-time shocks.
Here’s how to watch an enticing affair at Wembley.
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What Time Does Man City vs. Southampton Kick Off?
Location: London, England
Stadium: Wembley Stadium
Date: Saturday, April 25
Kick-off Time: 5:15 p.m. BST / 12:15 p.m. ET / 9:15 a.m. PT
Referee: Craig Pawson
VAR: Tony Harrington
How to Watch Man City vs. Southampton on TV, Live Stream
Southampton celebrating.
Southampton somehow overcame Arsenal in the previous round. | Matt Watson/Southampton FC/Getty Images
The positive news for viewers in the United Kingdom is that Saturday’s clash will be shown on free-to-air TV. BBC One and BBC iPlayer are the destinations for interested audiences, who can also catch the action via TNT Sports and HBO Max.
There are also options for those in the United States, who can select between ESPN Select and the ESPN App, as well as fuboTV.
Sportsnet are the broadcasters in Canada, while those in Mexico can watch the events unfold live on FOX One.
Country TV Channel/Live Stream
United States fuboTV, ESPN Select, ESPN App
United Kingdom BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website, TNT Sports 1, HBO Max
Canada Sportsnet World, Sportsnet Plus
Mexico FOX One
MORE: Full list of FA Cup broadcasters around the world
What’s Next for Man City, Southampton?
Every match between now and the season’s end is crucial for both clubs, Man City returning to Premier League action on Monday, May 4, when they visit Everton. By that time, they could be six points behind title rivals Arsenal.
Southampton are pushing for promotion to the Premier League, either via the automatic spots or playoffs. They host fellow high-flyers Ipswich Town on Tuesday, before visiting Preston North End on the final day of the Championship season.
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