Bury AFC v North Shields
Mon 29th August 2022 | FA Challenge Cup | By Martin Fallon
The BBC have announced the FA Cup First Qualifying Round match they will televise, with Bury AFC v North Shields selected.
Since 2017 the early rounds of the FA Cup qualifiers have been streamed on the BBC, giving terrific exposure to clubs throughout the country. Bury are the sixth club from the NWCFL to be selected, with Litherland REMYCA, Ashton Athletic, Prestwich Heys, Irlam and Warrington Rylands all selected in previous seasons.
The game will be live-streamed across BBC Sport’s digital platforms, are you can watch the game live on PC, mobile or through a smart TV. Matches will also be available live and on-demand on BBC iPlayer and via the Red Button.
Bury AFC told us "We are delighted to have been selected to feature on the BBC's coverage of the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup this season.
"After being contacted by the FA to agree the tie, we were pleased to accommodate their production team last week and North Shields agreed to an earlier kick off time which includes an early start for them travelling over from the North-East.
"We hope to put on a good show in our first televised fixture next weekend, against a team from a higher step, whilst representing the NWCFL league at the same time. Fingers crossed we can make it to the next Qualifying Round!"
Steve Rudge, BBC Sport’s head of football, said: “We are delighted that audiences will be able to share in the passion of the FA Cup from the opening stage of the competition. To highlight the tournament from first kick to last will showcase the desire for success in the famous Cup throughout the football pyramid.”
David Newton, the FA’s head of competitions, said: “The Emirates FA Cup is the world’s most loved domestic cup competition. We are delighted that the BBC is widening the competition’s reach by allowing fans the opportunity to follow the drama live, right from the very start through to the showpiece final at Wembley Stadium.”
Bury AFC v North Shields
Mon 29th August 2022 | FA Challenge Cup
By Martin Fallon
The BBC have announced the FA Cup First Qualifying Round match they will televise, with Bury AFC v North Shields selected.
Since 2017 the early rounds of the FA Cup qualifiers have been streamed on the BBC, giving terrific exposure to clubs throughout the country. Bury are the sixth club from the NWCFL to be selected, with Litherland REMYCA, Ashton Athletic, Prestwich Heys, Irlam and Warrington Rylands all selected in previous seasons.
The game will be live-streamed across BBC Sport’s digital platforms, are you can watch the game live on PC, mobile or through a smart TV. Matches will also be available live and on-demand on BBC iPlayer and via the Red Button.
Bury AFC told us "We are delighted to have been selected to feature on the BBC's coverage of the First Qualifying Round of the FA Cup this season.
"After being contacted by the FA to agree the tie, we were pleased to accommodate their production team last week and North Shields agreed to an earlier kick off time which includes an early start for them travelling over from the North-East.
"We hope to put on a good show in our first televised fixture next weekend, against a team from a higher step, whilst representing the NWCFL league at the same time. Fingers crossed we can make it to the next Qualifying Round!"
Steve Rudge, BBC Sport’s head of football, said: “We are delighted that audiences will be able to share in the passion of the FA Cup from the opening stage of the competition. To highlight the tournament from first kick to last will showcase the desire for success in the famous Cup throughout the football pyramid.”
David Newton, the FA’s head of competitions, said: “The Emirates FA Cup is the world’s most loved domestic cup competition. We are delighted that the BBC is widening the competition’s reach by allowing fans the opportunity to follow the drama live, right from the very start through to the showpiece final at Wembley Stadium.”
