FA Cup Fourth Round Live: Manchester City vs Salford, Burnley vs Mansfield and More
Welcome to our live coverage of the FA Cup fourth round matches and EFL action this Saturday. We bring you real-time updates from key fixtures, including Manchester City hosting Salford City and Burnley facing Mansfield Town, with additional insights from across the football league.
Key Fixtures and Kick-Off Times
The FA Cup fourth round features seven exciting matches today. All games kick off at 3pm unless stated otherwise. Here are the fixtures:
- Burton Albion 0-0 West Ham United (12:15pm kick-off)
- Burnley vs Mansfield Town
- Manchester City vs Salford City
- Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion
- Southampton vs Leicester City
- Aston Villa vs Newcastle United (5:45pm kick-off)
- Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion (8pm kick-off)
Match Previews and Team News
Manchester City vs Salford City: Manchester City aim to replicate their dominant 8-0 victory over Salford City from last season's FA Cup third round. This remains the only previous meeting between the clubs. Under Pep Guardiola, City are favourites, but Salford City, managed by Karl Robinson, have made history by reaching the fourth round for the first time, adding an element of surprise to this clash.
Burnley vs Mansfield Town: Burnley come into this match buoyed by a 3-2 win against Crystal Palace earlier this week. Manager Scott Parker noted the victory has "lifted the mood" for the Premier League side, who currently sit 19th. In contrast, Mansfield Town, a League One team, are recovering from a 2-1 defeat to Peterborough, their first loss of 2026. Manager Nigel Cough criticised their "wasteful" first-half performance, highlighting areas for improvement.
Live Updates and Coverage
We will provide continuous updates from all FA Cup games and Football League matches throughout the day. Stay tuned for score changes, key moments, and analysis. As always, we encourage interaction and feedback from our readers.
Note: This coverage includes updates from Burton Albion vs West Ham United, which is currently goalless, as reported by Barry Glendenning.
Historical Context and Expectations
The FA Cup fourth round often delivers surprises, with lower-league teams like Salford City and Mansfield Town looking to upset top-tier opponents. Manchester City's previous thrashing of Salford sets high expectations, but cup football is unpredictable. Burnley's recent form offers hope, while Mansfield's resilience will be tested against Premier League opposition.
We'll also monitor other fixtures, such as Norwich City vs West Bromwich Albion and Southampton vs Leicester City, for any dramatic turns. Evening games featuring Aston Villa vs Newcastle United and Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion promise to round off an action-packed day.
Join us for all the latest developments, and don't hesitate to share your thoughts as the matches unfold.
