BBC to show Rugby Borough v Liverpool

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Rugby Borough are the lowest ranked side left in the Women's FA Cup

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Rugby Borough - the lowest-ranked side left in the competition - will have their Women's FA Cup fifth-round tie against Liverpool shown live on the BBC.

Third-tier Rugby will host the two Women's Super League club on Sunday, 9 February at 12:30 GMT.

Liverpool beat West Ham 5-0 in their rearranged fourth-round tie on Wednesday.

Rugby - known as Coventry United until 2023 - are currently fifth in the Northern Premier Division.

In the fourth round they defeated fourth-tier London Bees 6-0.

Among the club's ranks is 21-year-old Wales youth international Bethan Roberts, who appeared in the WSL and Championship while playing for Reading.

The game will be available to watch on BBC iPlayer, BBC Red Button and the BBC Sport website and app.

The other seven matches in the round will be shown live via the Women's FA Cup YouTube channel and the FA Player.

Women's FA Cup fifth round broadcast picks

All kick-off times are GMT

Saturday, 8 February:

  • 12:00 - Aston Villa v Brighton - YouTube and FA Player

  • 17:15 - Wolves v Manchester United - Youtube and FA Player

Sunday, 9 February:

  • 12:30 - Rugby Borough v Liverpool - BBC Sport, Youtube and FA Player

  • 13:00 - Crystal Palace v Newcastle - Youtube and FA Player

  • 14:00 - Portsmouth v Sunderland - Youtube and FA Player

  • 14:00 - Manchester City v Leicester - Youtube and FA Player

  • 14:00 - Arsenal v London City Lionesses - Youtube and FA Player

  • 15:00 - Chelsea v Everton - Youtube and FA Player