Manchester United’s quest for back-to-back FA Cup triumphs continues on Sunday as they host Fulham at Old Trafford, with a place in the quarterfinals the spoils for the winner.
Despite their struggles in the English Premier League, Ruben Amorim’s side beat Leicester City 2-1 in the previous round thanks to a controversial injury-time winner from Harry Maguire.
The Cottagers, meanwhile, narrowly beat League One’s Wigan Athletic by the same scoreline to set up this tie.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game live, wherever you are in the world.
Rodrigo Muniz scored a brace in Fulham’s 2-1 away victory against Wigan in the previous round.
Man United vs. Fulham: When and where?
Manchester United take on Fulham in this FA Cup fifth-round match at Old Trafford on Sunday, March 2. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. GMT local time in the UK, which is 11:30 p.m. ET or 8:30 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 3:30 a.m. AEDT in Australia early on Monday morning.
How to watch the Man United vs. Fulham game online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find yourself unable to view EPL matches locally, you may need a different way to watch the games — that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a great idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins.
With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this.
Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you’re streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions.
Livestream the Man United vs. Fulham game in the US
This match is streaming exclusively live in the US on ESPN Plus. Kickoff is at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday.
Can I livestream the Man United vs. Fulham game in the UK?
The great news for footy fans in the UK is that free-to-air broadcasters the BBC and ITV are sharing live duties for this season’s FA Cup, with this game being shown on BBC One. That means the game will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
Coverage begins at 4 p.m. GMT ahead of the 4:30 p.m. kickoff.
Livestream Man United vs. Fulham in Canada
Canadian soccer fans looking to watch this FA Cup fixture can watch all the action live via Sportsnet.
Livestream the Man United vs. Fulham game in Australia
Football fans down under can watch FA Cup matches live on streaming service Optus Sport.
Quick tips for streaming the FA Cup using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming FA Cup matches may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
