BBC and ITV have announced their UK broadcast picks for the Quarter-Finals of 2024-25 FA Cup.
ITV held the first pick this round for the last time under the current contract and selected Bournemouth’s tie against Manchester City for a 4:30pm BST kick-off on Sunday 30 March, live from Vitality Stadium.
Bournemouth needed penalties to beat Wolves in the last round to reach this stage after a 1-1 draw, whilst City came from behind to avoid a cupset against Plymouth.
Fulham’s Quarter-Final tie against London rivals, Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage will also be shown live on ITV1 as the fourth and last pick, with the clash scheduled for a 12:15pm GMT kick-off on Saturday 29 March after the pair overcame Manchester United and Millwall in the fifth round.
BBC held second and third picks in this round and selected Preston’s home tie against Aston Villa as overall second pick, which will take place on Sunday 30 March at 1:30pm live on BBC1 at Deepdale, as the Lilywhites look to cause a cupset as the lowest-ranked team left in the competition.
Paul Heckingbottom’s Preston saw off Lancashire rivals, Burnley to progress to this stage for the first time in 59 years, whilst Marco Asensio’s brace guided Villa past Cardiff.
Brighton’s all-Premier League battle against Nottingham Forest will also be broadcast live on BBC1, with kick-off confirmed for 5:15pm on Saturday 29 March, after the pair needed extra time and penalties respectively to beat Newcastle and Ipswich in the fifth round.
| Date | Match | Channel | Time |
| Saturday 29 March | Fulham v Crystal Palace | ITV1 | 12:15pm |
| Saturday 29 March | Brighton v Forest | BBC1 | 5:15pm |
| Sunday 30 March | Preston vs Aston Villa | BBC1 | 1:30pm |
| Sunday 30 March | Bournemouth v Man City | ITV1 | 4:30pm |
