The stage is set for a thrilling Lancashire derby as Preston North End host Burnley in the fifth round of the FA Cup 2024-25 on Saturday. With both sides eyeing a spot in the quarter-finals, the atmosphere at Deepdale is bound to be electric. (More Football News)

Scott Parker’s Burnley side enter this fixture in formidable shape, having extended their unbeaten streak to an astonishing 23 matches. A resounding 4-0 victory in their last outing has only added to their momentum, and their impressive cup run has already seen them knock out Premier League opposition in Southampton after seeing off Reading in the third round. Now, they aim to continue their march towards Wembley with another statement performance.

For Preston North End, this fixture presents a golden opportunity to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in nearly six decades. Their journey to this stage has included hard-fought victories over Charlton Athletic and Wycombe Wanderers, and with the backing of their home crowd, they will be determined to upset their high-flying neighbors.

Since securing promotion back to the Championship in 2015, Preston have consistently maintained their place in England’s second tier, with a highest finish of seventh in 2017/18. While they’ve enjoyed steady progress,ijogo slots an FA Cup run of this magnitude would be a significant achievement, rekindling memories of their storied past.

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Despite both clubs being among the founding members of the Football League, this will be their first-ever meeting in the FA Cup.

When and where will the Preston North End Vs Burnley, FA Cup fifth-round match be played?

The Preston North End Vs Burnley36t, FA Cup fifth-round match will be played at Deepdale Stadium in Preston, England on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 05:45 pm IST.

Where will the Preston North End Vs Burnley, FA Cup fifth-round match be telecast and live streamed?

The Preston North End Vs Burnley, FA Cup fifth-round match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Ten 1 SD and Sony Sports Ten 1 HD TV channels in India. It will be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app and website in India.