Rugby Borough, the underdog in the Women’s FA Cup, is gearing up for an exciting fifth-round match against either West Ham or Liverpool. This game, set for Sunday, February 9 at 12:30 GMT, will be broadcast live on the BBC.
Rugby, currently known as Coventry United, is a third-tier team sitting fifth in the Northern Premier Division. They made headlines by defeating the London Bees with an impressive score of 6-0 in the previous round.
A standout player to watch is Bethan Roberts, a youthful talent at 21 years old. She has experience in the Women’s Super League and Championship, having previously played for Reading.
You can catch the game live on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Red Button, and the BBC Sport website and app. Other matches in the fifth round will also be available on the Women’s FA Cup YouTube channel and the FA Player.
Here’s a quick look at the broadcast schedule for the fifth round:
- Saturday, February 8:
- Sunday, February 9:
- 12:30 – Rugby Borough vs. West Ham or Liverpool – BBC Sport, YouTube, and FA Player
- 13:00 – Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle – YouTube and FA Player
- 14:00 – Portsmouth vs. Sunderland – YouTube and FA Player
- 14:00 – Manchester City vs. Leicester – YouTube and FA Player
- 14:00 – Arsenal or Bristol City vs. London City Lionesses – YouTube and FA Player
- 15:00 – Chelsea vs. Everton or Tottenham – YouTube and FA Player
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