FA relishing live website cup clash

FA marketing chief Simon Freedman is excited ahead of Oldham's FA Cup clash against Leeds - which will be screened live on the FA's website.

Boundary Park: Leeds travel to Oldham on Saturday
Boundary Park: Leeds travel to Oldham on Saturday

Leeds take on Oldham in the first round of the FA Cup at Boundary Park (kick-off 5.15pm) and the FA will show the game for free on www.thefa.com.

Head of marketing Simon Freedman said: "This the first time that the FA are showing a club game live on the internet.

"We are really excited that this match involves a club of the stature and size of Leeds United. We're hopeful that as many Leeds fans as possible log on to www.thefa.com."

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finnglish (Leeds United fan)

"Will I be able to see the game in Finland?"

BK (Leeds United fan)

"If they wanted that then access shouldn't be limited to inside the UK only."

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