How to watch Leeds United vs Norwich City: Live streams, TV coverage as Daniel Farke faces his former club in the FA Cup

Elland Road is the stage for a compelling FA Cup fifth-round tie this afternoon as Leeds United welcome Norwich City, pitting Whites boss Daniel Farke against the club he guided to two Championship titles. The subplot is heightened by the fact that Farke will be watching from the stands, having accepted an FA charge following his confrontation with the referee after Leeds’ narrow Premier League loss to Manchester City at the end of February. A one-match touchline ban means the German coach must rely on deputy instructions from the technical area.

Global viewers can follow every kick through a variety of broadcast partners. In the United Kingdom, TNT Sports 1 holds the rights, with subscribers also able to stream the contest via Discovery+. Discovery+ is available as a standalone at £30.99 per month and carries the Champions League as well as select Premier League fixtures. Stateside audiences can find the match on ESPN Select, either through a standalone plan ($12.99 monthly or $129.99 annually) or bundled within the wider Disney Plus/Hulu/ESPN offering from $19.99. Australian supporters can access the tie on Stan Sport, which, when added to the base Stan plan, costs AU$32 a month and includes every FA Cup fixture plus Premier League and Champions League action.

Geo-restrictions may hamper travelling supporters, but a reputable VPN can restore access to home streaming services provided users comply with broadcaster terms. TechRadar’s current top recommendation is NordVPN, praised for speed, security and reliability in unblocking Discovery+, ESPN+ and Stan Sport.

Form and momentum favour the Premier League hosts, yet Norwich arrive with renewed belief. Since New Year’s Day the Canaries have recorded ten wins in all competitions against only three defeats, with Middlesbrough the lone side to beat them on the road. Victories at Walsall and West Bromwich Albion have carried the East Anglians into the last 16, but a trip to West Yorkshire represents a sizeable step up in class.

Leeds, chasing a first FA Cup triumph since 1972 and their first final appearance since 1973, have navigated past Derby County and Birmingham City—via a penalty shoot-out—to set up their first home tie of the campaign. Sitting comfortably in the top flight, Farke’s squad can afford to target a prolonged cup run, and the club’s supporters will hope the sight of their manager in the stands is a temporary inconvenience en route to a quarter-final place.

Kick-off approaches, the broadcast windows are open, and a place in the last eight awaits the winner.