Manchester City Set for FA Cup Showdown Against Leyton Orient

Match Preview: Leyton Orient vs. Manchester City

Match Details

Manchester City’s FA Cup campaign resumes with an away fixture against League One side Leyton Orient in the fourth round. The match is set to take place on Saturday, February 8, at 12:15 PM (UK time) at the Gaughan Group Stadium.

For fans eager to watch, the game will be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport app, ensuring full coverage of this exciting encounter. Global viewers can find local broadcast listings via LiveSoccerTV.com. Additionally, City supporters can stay updated through the official Manchester City app and real-time commentary on X (Twitter) @ManCity.

Pre-Match Insights

As anticipation builds, Pep Guardiola will address the media in a pre-match press conference on Friday, February 7, at 12:30 PM (UK time). The City manager is expected to provide key team updates and tactical insights ahead of the knockout clash. Fans can follow live coverage on ManCity.com and the club’s official channels, with a post-conference recap available shortly after.

Head-to-Head History

Manchester City and Leyton Orient last met in competitive action in May 1966, during a Division Two encounter that ended in a 2-2 draw. That match saw City legend Colin Bell find the net, with an own goal also contributing to the scoreline.

Recent Form & Road to the Fourth Round

City advanced to this stage of the FA Cup in emphatic fashion, thrashing Salford City 8-0 in the third round, with James McAtee bagging a standout hat-trick. However, their most recent league outing ended in disappointment, as they suffered a 5-1 defeat against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

Meanwhile, Leyton Orient booked their place in the fourth round through a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Derby County after a 1-1 draw in extra time. In their latest League One fixture, however, they fell to Stockport County at home.

What’s at Stake?

Manchester City, as defending FA Cup champions, will be aiming to continue their dominance in the competition. However, Leyton Orient will see this as a golden opportunity to pull off a major cup upset and etch their name in FA Cup folklore.

With both teams eager to progress, expect an exciting clash as City looks to book their spot in the next round.