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Millwall vs Watford: What time is kick off and where can I watch it?

SunSport brings you all the information on where and how you can see Millwall vs Watford in the FA Cup fourth round

LEAGUE ONE Millwall welcome Watford to South-East London on Saturday afternoon looking to cause an upset against their Premier League opponents.

The match comes in a week where Millwall won a battle to remain in their ground, The Den, after a plan to develop the land around the ground, potentially forcing the Lions to relocate, was shelved.

The Den's existence and Millwall's history in South London is under threat by Lewisham Council
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The Den's existence and Millwall's history in South London was under threat but has since been savedCredit: Reuters

On the pitch, the Lions come into the tie in fine form, having gone the last six games unbeaten, winning three.

Watford on the other hand are on the slide in the Premier League and currently sit 14th having not recorded a win in the league since December 10.

Walter Mazzarri's side overcame Championship side Burton in the third round and will be hoping to keep their cup run going to make amends for their semi-final exit at the hands of Crystal Palace last season.

The 2004 runners-up Millwall were hugely impressive in their 3-0 third round win over Millwall and will hope to claim another Premier League scalp.

SunSport has all the details ahead of this crunch FA Cup tie:

When is it on and can I watch it?

The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday so will be exempt from television coverage but extended highlights will be shown on the FA Cup Highlights Show on BBC One at 10:30pm.

Team News:

Reading loanee Jake Cooper looks set to start for Millwall at centre-back with first choice Shaun Hutchinson out with a calf injury.

Millwall eased past a much-changed Bournemouth side in the FA Cup
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Millwall eased past a much-changed Bournemouth side in the FA Cup third roundCredit: Getty Images

Cooper was red-carded in the Quarter Final of last season's competition while playing for the Royals against Crystal Palace and will hope that lightning doesn't strike for a second time against top-tier opposition.

For Watford, Jose Holebas begins a two match suspension after collecting a 10th yellow card of the season in his previous match.

New signing from Milan M'Baye Niang will be available for the match but fellow January acquisition Mauro Zarate will have to wait for his debut as he still has to serve the remainder of a suspension carried over from his time in Italy.

epa05588205 AC Milan's M'baye Niang jubilates after scoring the 2-0 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match AC Chievo vs AC Milan at Bentegodi stadium in Verona, Italy, 16 October 2016. EPA/Filippo Venezia
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M'baye Niang is available and could make his Watford debut against MillwallCredit: EPA/Filippo Venezia

Match Facts:

  • This will be the first FA Cup meeting between Millwall and Watford.
  • Watford have progressed from three of their last four FA Cup games against third-tier teams.
  • The last time that Millwall knocked out two Premier League sides in one FA Cup season was in 1994-95 (Arsenal & Chelsea).
  • Watford have lost only one of their last 10 games against Millwall in all competitions (W7 D2).
  • Millwall last made it to the fourth round in 2012/13, eventually making it to the semi-final that year.
  • The Hornets have won their last two away games in the competition (excluding neutral venues) – they last won three in succession in 1985.
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