FANS have been left fuming after it was announced that an FA Cup MORNING clash will take place in the fourth round.
The fans were enraged when they found out that the two teams will fight for the next round of the historic cup on television at 11:45.
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Fans are furious to learn that the fourth round of the FA Cup will be played in the morning. Credit: Getty
The match between West Brom and Wolves or Brentford will kick off in the late hours of Sunday 28th January.
The match will be broadcast on ITV who will also be showing the heavyweight clash between Tottenham and Man City on Friday 26 January.
Fans took to social media to vent their frustrations at the early kick-off, writing: “11.45 for potentially West Brom v Wolves? What kind of kick-off time is that?!”
While another just added: “Shameful”
A third fan wrote: “11.45am kick off sunday are you taking the mick?”
And a fourth chimed in saying, “Wtf?! 11:45 is a joke!”
The morning game could see the first black derby since 2021 if Wolves face West Brom with a win over Brentford in the third round replay.
And fans suggested the earlier kick-off time was chosen with the fierce rivalry in mind.
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One wrote: “Shows what a hot Wolves v Albion derby it is. KO time 11:45. No other derby has such ridiculous kick off times. Best derby in the country!”
While another added: “Absolutely ridiculous. Sunday morning KO. Is this a pub football match? This isn’t fair to the Brentford fans either if they go through!”
The Spurs v City clash has also ruffled a few feathers as the game has been selected for an 8pm kick-off on Friday night.
Four other games have also been selected for TV with Newcastle away to Fulham and Ipswich’s clash with non-league side Maidstone to be shown on Saturday 27 January.
Liverpool’s bid to reach the fifth round will also be shown on TV as they face either Norwich City or Bristol Rovers.
While Manchester United’s visit to Eastleigh from Newport County or the National League will also be televised.
FA CUP FOURTH ROUND MATCHES ON TV
Tottenham v Man City – 8pm, Friday 26 January – ITV1
Ipswich v Maidstone – 12.30pm, Saturday 27th January – BBC One
Fulham v Newcastle – 7pm Saturday 27th January – ITV4
West Brom v Brentford/Wolves – 11.45am Sunday 28 January – ITV1
Liverpool v Norwich/Bristol Rovers – 2.30pm Sunday 28th January – ITV1
Newport County/Eastleigh v Man Utd – 4.30pm Sunday 28 January – BBC One
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In the fourth round, the Black Country derby could be played at 11:45 Credit: AFP
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