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TL;DR: Stream Newport Country vs. Manchester United in the FA Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming service from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


The fourth-round of the FA Cup is delivering a lot of matchups between Premier League sides and smaller clubs with big dreams and nothing to lose. It's what makes the competition so special. The chance of a giant killing is always exciting, and there aren't many bigger giants than Manchester United.

If you want to watch Newport Country vs. Manchester United for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Newport Country vs. Manchester United?

Newport Country and Manchester United will kick off at 4:30 p.m. GMT on Jan. 28 at Rodney Parade.

How to watch Newport Country vs. Manchester United for free

The FA Cup fixture between Newport Country and Manchester United is live on BBC One, with coverage starting from 4 p.m. GMT on Jan. 28. You can also live stream this fixture for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can connect to BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.

Unblock BBC iPlayer by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

  4. Visit BBC iPlayer

  5. Stream Newport Country vs. Manchester United for free from anywhere in the world

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it gives you time to stream games like Newport Country vs. Manchester United before recovering your investment.

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What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best service for unblocking BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 94 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds

  • Up to five simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for £82.82 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Watch Newport Country vs. Manchester United for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

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Joseph Green
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Joseph Green is the Global Shopping Editor for Mashable. He covers VPNs, headphones, fitness gear, dating sites, streaming services, and shopping events like Black Friday and Prime Day.

Joseph is also Executive Editor of Mashable's sister site, AskMen.


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