By james art 
How to watch the Sutton United v Birmingham FA Cup match, kick-off time and team news.
Birmingham City will stand up Sutton United in the first round of FA Cup this weekend, marking their return to this stage of the competition for the first time in three decades.
The Blues are not used to entering the tournament at this stage, but their relegation to League One necessitated this early entry. Under Chris Davies, they are currently top of the Third Division, although their performances have shown some vulnerabilities as they have dropped points in two of their last four games.
Sutton United go into this game as significant underdogs. The National League side are positioned comfortably mid-table in the fifth tier of English football. After being relegated from League Two last season, they made an impressive run to the third round of the FA Cup, securing wins over AFC Fylde and Horsham before being knocked out by Plymouth Argyle.
here PURPOSE gives you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
How to Watch Sutton United vs Birmingham Online – TV Channels and Live Streams
C United Kingdom (UK)the FA Cup match between Sutton United and Birmingham will be available to watch and stream online live ITV and STV platforms.
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Sutton United vs Birmingham kick off time
The match will be played at the VBS Community Stadium on Sunday 3 November 2024, kick-off at 12:30 GMT for UK fans.
Team news and teams
Sutton United team news
Will Davis is eager to produce a remarkable attacking performance for the U’s this weekend, with five goals in 16 appearances for Sutton in the National League this season.
After a strong defensive performance that resulted in a clean sheet in the win over Braintree Town last Saturday, the hosts are likely to continue with a centre-back duo Alex Kirk and Tyler French.
after Bailey Peacock-Farrell started in goal against Fulham’s youth team earlier this week, Ryan Alsop is expected to regain his goalkeeping role for Birmingham in their upcoming match at Surrey.
Sutton United possible XI: Sims; Collie, French, Kirk, Waller; Odelussi, Vac, Sivi, Nadesan, De Silva; Davis
Birmingham team news
Birmingham City will be without key defenders Christian Bielik and Lee Buchananwho are both sidelined with ankle and calf injuries respectively.
Emil Hanson is also nursing an injury after leaving the game against Bolton Wanderers, while the other winger Scott Wright has been absent from action recently, leaving his fitness to return uncertain. On a positive note, Lukas Jutkiewicz and Alfie Chang are progressing in their recovery and Luke Harris will be available again after missing the game against Fulham’s youth team on Tuesday night.
Birmingham City Possible XI: Allsopp; Laird, Klarer, Davies, Cochrane; Paik, Iwata, Williamson, Anderson, May; Stansfield
Direct results
This will be the first meeting between these two teams in all competitions.