The FA Cup is coming to Facebook this Friday with the first ever match to be broadcast live on the social network. Don’t expect to see Premiership stars though. The game, part of the extra-preliminary FA Cup round, pits Ascot United against Wembley F.C. Still, it’ll feature the very first kick of the 2011 FA Cup.
The match will be streamed live from Ascot United’s Racecourse Ground on the Budweiser Facebook page. Kick off is at 7.45pm on Friday with coverage beginning at 7.30pm. Mike Harrison, Ascot United’s Chairman, says: “To be involved in the first game of the FA Cup this season is an honour in itself but to be part of a world first and have our match broadcast to a massive global audience is fantastic for our club.”
How many of the vast potential audience will actually log on to see the two teams slog it out is up for debate but we’ll be tuning in to support them. Check out our guide to football live streaming to find out how to watch even more matches legally on your mobile.
Out Friday | £free | Facebook
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