Manchester United face a potential FA Cup ‘banana peel’ in the fourth round as they head to EFL League Two side Newport County on January 28.
Newport County are the second-lowest-placed team left in the competition this season, just above sixth-tier Maidstone United, who face Ipswich Town.
Erik ten Hag will be under pressure to take his team to the next stage in South Wales, but it could be a real battle for the Red Devils.
The Jugo Mobile breaks down key details ahead of this game, including how to watch around the world, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Newport County vs Man United play? kick off?
This FA Cup match takes place at Rodney Parade in Newport, Wales in the United Kingdom and kicks off on Sunday, January 28 at 4:30 pm local time.
Here’s how that time translates in some of the most important territories:
| Date | Start time | |
| USA | Sunday, January 28 | 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time |
| Canada | Sunday, January 28 | 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time |
| United Kingdom | Sunday, January 28 | 16:30 GMT |
| Australia | Monday, January 29 | 3:30am AEDT |
| India | Sunday, January 28 | 10:00 pm Eastern Time |
Newport County v Man United live broadcast, television channel
Here’s how to watch this FA Cup match in selected areas of major regions around the world:
| Region | TELEVISION | Transmission |
| USA | — | ESPN+ |
| Canada | sportsnet |
Sportsnet NOW |
| United Kingdom | bbc 1 | BBC iPlayer |
| Australia | — | Supreme+ |
| India | Sony ten 1 | SonyLIV, JioTV |
USA: This game is available in ESPN+.
Canada: Streaming and streaming options are available through Sportsnet.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream FA Cup matches live and on-demand on Supreme+.
UNITED KINGDOM: This match is available on BBC 1 and the broadcast is covered by BBC iPlayer.
India: Sony Ten 1 will telecast the match while live streaming is available on SonyLIV and JioTv.
Newport County v Man United lineups, team news
Newport County are stuck in mid-table in EFL League Two and manager Graham Coughlan has little to lose in this game and will go with a first-choice starting XI.
Newport County (5-3-2, right to left): Townsend (GK) – McLoughlin, Bennett, Clarke, Delaney, Lewis – Morris, Wildig, Charsley – Evans, Palmer-Houlden.
Newport County Substitutes (9): to confirm
Ten Hag will be able to summon the defensive trio Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Luke Shaw to the United team for this match, but antonio martial He is ruled out until March due to an injury to the inducer.
Sofia Amrabat and André Onana Both are still absent from AFCON 2024 and Turkish star Altay Bayindir is set to make his debut for the club.
Man United (4-3-3 from right to left): Bayindir (GK) – Dalot, Maguire, Evans, Shaw – McTominay, Eriksen, Mainoo – Rashford, Hojlund, Garnacho.
Manchester United substitutes (9): to confirm
Newport County vs Man United Prediction
The gap between the two teams in terms of league standings will be narrowed by home advantage for Newport and the hostile atmosphere for United at Rodney Parade.
United showed enough courage to beat EFL League One side Wigan Athletic away from home in the previous round and should get through this one.
Prediction: Newport County 0-1 Man United