Which FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie will be broadcast live on TV?

Bury’s FA Cup fourth round qualifying tie against Harrogate Town has been selected for live broadcast by BBC Sport.

The Shakers are just one step away from the first round proper after victory over Bromsgrove Sporting in the previous round.

And their reward is a home clash against Harrogate of the National League as Step 1 clubs enter the competition at the final stage of the qualifying rounds.

Ahead of the clash, we take a look at everything you need to know as the FA Cup dream continues for a handful of hopeful Non-League sides.

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When and where can you watch Bury vs Harrogate Town?

The match will be played at Bury’s home ground Gigg Lane at 12.30pm on Saturday, October 17th 2026.

Coverage of Bury vs Harrogate Town will be available on BBC iPlayer, the BBC Red Button, BBC Football’s YouTube channel and the BBC Sport website.

How did both sides reach the fourth round qualifying?

Bury began their FA Cup 2026-27 campaign in the first qualifying round with an emphatic 8-0 victory over Wythenshawe.

Kai Evans scored a hat-trick, while Connor Pye added two goals in a dominant attacking display.

The Shakers continued their run with a 5-1 win over Workington in the second qualifying round. Evans scored twice again, with Mo Touray also netting a brace as Bury recovered from falling behind.

Bury then booked their place in the fourth qualifying round with a 2-1 victory over Bromsgrove Sporting.

George Glendon opened the scoring before Touray doubled their advantage, with Ollie Harrison pulling one back for the visitors late on.

Harrogate Town enter the FA Cup at this stage, with the National League side travelling to Bury for a place in the first round proper.

What is at stake in Bury v Harrogate Town?

The biggest prize for both sides is a place in the FA Cup first round proper, where they could be drawn against opposition from the EFL.

For Bury, victory would extend an impressive cup run after three wins and 15 goals in qualifying.

Harrogate, meanwhile, will be looking to make their first appearance in this season’s competition count and carry their league form into the cup, with Simon Weaver’s men leading a chasing pack behind runaway National League leaders Boreham Wood.

There is also a significant financial prize on offer, with the winners receiving £9,375 for reaching the first round proper and the losers guaranteed £3,125 for reaching the fourth qualifying round.

The financial rewards increase further in the first round proper, with winners collecting £47,750 and losers receiving £15,800.

There is also an additional financial bonus for being selected for live TV coverage.

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