BBC to live stream the Emirates FA Cup tie between Ashington and Bishop Auckland

Friday 09 Aug 2024
The BBC's live coverage of the Emirates FA Cup starts in the preliminary round in August

Emirates FA Cup fans will be able to watch the preliminary round tie between Ashington and Bishop Auckland live on the BBC.

The tie is scheduled for Saturday 17 August, kicking-off at 12.30pm BST with the game available to watch via the BBC iPlayer, Red Button and BBC Sport website on tablet, phone and desktop.

Both clubs will receive a broadcast fee of £1000, and as part of BBC Sport giving extra prominence to the Emirates FA Cup, live coverage of matches will again be provided from the preliminary round through to the last kick at Wembley next May.

By Competitions department