It’s that time of year again when Man City start to build pace and time their runs to the finish line to perfection.
They ended the first leg of their trophy chase with a 2-0 victory over title rivals Arsenal in last month’s Carabao Cup final and they return to Wembley just over a month later for the FA Cup semi-final, where they will be strong favorites to beat Championship promotion-chasers Southampton and reach the final for a fourth successive campaign.
However, City cannot underestimate a Saints side in even better form than their opponents. Head coach Tonda Eckert has masterminded a 20-match unbeaten run, with Southampton seeing off all Championship opposition and deservedly beating Arsenal in the quarter-finals of this competition.
An eight-game winning streak ended with a 2-2 draw against Bristol City on Tuesday, but Saints will feel they have nothing to lose at Wembley – especially with a crucial home game against Ipswich Town coming just three days later.
Read on as we show you how to watch Man City vs Southampton live streams from anywhere in the world.
Watch Man City vs Southampton for free
Yes, UK fans can watch Man City vs Southampton for free BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
To watch BBC iPlayer, simply log in or create an account and you’re good to go. Don’t forget that you also need a valid TV license.
Outside the UK? Use one VPN if you’re traveling away from home so you don’t miss any of the action – we recommend NordVPN.
How to watch Man City vs Southampton using a VPN
A VPN is a handy piece of software that can make your device look like it’s back in your home country so you can unlock your usual service. The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything and comes with an extra 3 months free right now.
Using a VPN to watch Man City vs Southampton is really straightforward.
1. Install VPN of your choice. As we have said, NordVPN is our top choice of options.
2. Select the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch via ESPN Select this weekend, select ‘USA’ from the countries listed.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Go to ESPN Select and tune in to Man City vs Southampton.
How to watch Man City vs Southampton live streams in USA
In the USA, Man City vs Southampton is shown live on ESPN Select.
A standalone subscription costs $12.99 per month or $129.99 per year, but you can also get their ESPN Unlimited package that includes everything ESPN has to offer. Or you can watch through the Disney Plus/Hulu/ESPN package, which starts at $19.99.
US residents visiting another country can access the game using NordVPN.
How to watch Man City vs Southampton live streams in UK
As mentioned above, Man City vs Southampton is available for free on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK while you can too watch it TNT Sports 1.
TNT Sports subscriptions can be accessed by adding the sports pack to your EE, BT or Sky broadband deal.
Or for streaming on the go, fans can pay from £25.99/month for HBO Maxwhich includes TNT Sports. They have taken over from Discovery+.
Not in the UK on Saturday? Use NordVPN to access your usual FA Cup streams.
How to watch Man City vs Southampton live streams in Canada
Fans in Canada can watch Man City vs Southampton on Sportsnet.
You can either watch Sportsnet on TV or via the streaming service Sportsnet Plus. A Premium subscription is required with prices starting at CA$42.99/month. It will also secure you entry to the Chelsea vs Leeds second semi-final and the FA Cup Final.
Outside of Canada during the 2025/26 FA Cup? Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Man City vs Southampton live streams in Australia
Man City vs Southampton can be watched Stan Sports in Australia.
Stan Sports subscriptions cost AU$20 per month on top of a Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12 per month.
Missing the game because you’re outside Australia? Use one NordVPN to log into your Stan Sport account.
What is the kick off time for Man City vs Southampton?
Man City vs Southampton starts at 9.15am PT / 12.15pm ET / 5.15pm BST on Saturday 25th April. It’s 2.15am AEST on Sunday 26th April in Australia.
What is Man City vs Southampton head to head?
Man City and Southampton have met 103 times in all competitions. City have won 42 of those matches and Saints have won 28 while there have been 33 draws.
Southampton have won just one of the last 10 meetings, a 2-0 Carabao Cup victory in January 2023.
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