by Man United’s pursuit of a second domestic trophy this season continues on Sunday, when they host Fulham at Old Trafford in this season’s only all-Premier League FA Cup quarter-final.
Having won the Carabao Cup just days earlier, United set up this FA Cup clash by fighting their way back from behind to beat West Ham in the fifth round. Marco Silva’s Fulham, meanwhile, defeated Leeds United 2-0 to progress to the last eight.
Sunday’s game marks the first time in 13 years that Fulham have taken part in an FA Cup quarter-final. The Cottagers have failed to beat United in any of the previous 15 encounters between these two sides.
Below we list the best live TV streaming services to watch the match live, wherever you are in the world.
Fulham will have to do without Aleksandar Mitrovic in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, thanks to a hamstring injury.
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Manchester United vs. Fulham: when and where?
Manchester United receive Fulham at Old Trafford Sunday March 19. Kick-off is scheduled for 4:30pm local time in the UK (12:30am ET, 9:30pm PT in the US and Canada, and 3:30am AEDT on March 20 in Australia).
How to watch Man United vs. Fulham online from anywhere using a VPN
If you find that you can’t watch the game locally, you may need another way to watch the game – that’s where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to prevent your ISP from throttling your speeds on race day by encrypting your traffic, and it’s also a good 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 can virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the game. Most VPNs, like ours Editors’ Choice, ExpressVPNmake it very 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’ll want to make sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even if VPNs are legal, the streaming service can terminate the account of anyone it believes is evading properly applied blackout restrictions.
Looking for other options? Be sure to check out some of the other great ones VPN offers now taking place.
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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN choice for people who want a reliable and secure VPN, and it works across devices. It normally costs $13 per month, and you can sign up for ExpressVPN and save 49% plus get three months of free access – the equivalent of $6.67 per month – if you sign up for an annual subscription.
Keep in mind that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Live stream the match between Manchester United and Fulham in the USA
This cup match at Old Trafford will be broadcast exclusively live in the US ESPNplus. It kicks off Sunday at 12:30 PM ET (9:30 AM PT) for viewers in the United States.
ESPN’s standalone streaming service costs $10 a month or $100 for an annual subscription. It lets you watch all of this season’s FA Cup games, including this intriguing game at Old Trafford. Read our ESPN Plus review.
Live stream the match between Manchester United and Fulham for free in the UK
The good news for footy fans in the UK is that the free-to-air BBC and ITV share the live coverage for this season’s FA Cup.
This fixture will be shown exclusively on ITV1, with transmissions from 3:45pm GMT ahead of the 4:30pm kick-off.
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As the match will be broadcast on ITV1, this also means you can also watch the match online for free via the network’s on-demand streaming service, ITVX (formerly ITV Hub).
The service has an updated app available for Android and Apple mobile devices, as well as a wide variety of smart TVs.
Live stream Manchester United vs. Fulham game in Canada
Canadian football fans who want to watch this big FA Cup game can follow all the action live on Sportsnet.
Sportsnet is available through most cable operators, but cord cutters can instead subscribe to the network’s standalone streaming service SN Now, with prices starting at CA$15 a month or CA$150 a year.
Live stream Manchester United vs. Fulham game in Australia
ViacomCBS now has the broadcasting rights to the FA Cup in Australia, meaning you can now watch matches from the tournament live Down Under via streaming service Paramount Plus. You just need to set an alarm for early Monday morning: kick-off is at 3:30 AM AEDT.
An Australian Paramount Plus subscription currently costs AU$9 per month, which gives you access to Paramount’s coverage of this year’s tournament, as well as Hollywood movies like Top Gun: Maverick and original shows like Picard and Tulsa King.
Quick tips for streaming the FA Cup with a VPN
- With four variables at play – your internet service provider, browser, video streaming provider and VPN – your experience and success streaming FA Cup matches can vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as the default option for ExpressVPN, try the “search by city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble downloading the game after enabling your VPN and setting it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, sign in to your streaming service subscription account and make sure that the registered address for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address registered to your account. Second, some smart TVs, such as Roku, don’t have VPN apps that you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll need to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (such as your phone), so that every device on the 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 installing a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a number code or click a link sent to your email address registered for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, as both devices seem to be in the right location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away location despite using a VPN, so be sure to use a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
