FA Cup clash moved to Friday night and being shown in 74 countries worldwide… but not in the UK
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THIRD ROUND weekend is upon us, with a seemingly endless list of FA Cup ties kicking off at different times over a five-day spell. Starting with Thursday's tie between Sheffield United and Cardiff City at Bramall Lane, there are some FOURTEEN different kick-off times.
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While the BBC and ITV have a host of games between them, including glamour ties like Liverpool vs Accrington and Tamworth vs Tottenham, other matches were moved after being picked for overseas TV. Among the slightly less glamorous ties moved are Wycombe Wanderers vs Portsmouth on Friday night and Birmingham vs Lincoln on Saturday lunchtime.
Yet, despite being moved, many of these ties are NOT available to watch in the UK. When League One Wycombe host Championship rivals Pompey on Friday, overseas fans in SEVENTY FOUR countries will be able to tune in. Supporters in Kyrgyzstan can tune in for the 7:45pm kick off at nearly 2am Kyrgyzstani time should they so wish - nothing screams finishing your Friday night out with an afterparty watching the FA Cup.
Likewise, any avid Pompey fans in Papua New Guinea can sit down and watch the game if they like - though it would mean a very early 5:45am start. The decision to move many of these fixtures has been controversial with home and away fans alike, particularly ahead of Everton vs Peterborough on Thursday night.
