It’s that time of year again where Man City start to accelerate and time their run to the finish line to perfection.
They completed the first part of their trophy hunt with a 2-0 victory over title rivals Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final last month and they return to Wembley just over a month later for the FA Cup semi-final, where they will be hot favorites to beat Championship promotion contenders Southampton and reach the final for the fourth campaign in a row.
However, City cannot underestimate a Saints team that is even better than their opponents. Head coach Tonda Eckert organized a 20-game unbeaten run in which Southampton looked ahead of all their championship opponents and deservedly beat Arsenal in the quarter-finals of this competition.
An eight-game winning streak ended in a 2-2 draw against Bristol City on Tuesday, but the Saints will feel they have nothing to lose at Wembley – especially with a crucial home game against Ipswich Town 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 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
To watch on BBC iPlayer, simply log in or create an account and you’ll be good to go. Don’t forget that you will also need a valid TV license.
Outside the UK? Use a 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 appear to be in your home country, so you can unblock your usual service. The best VPN at the moment? We recommend NordVPN – it does it all and comes with an extra 3 months free right now.
Use a VPN to watch Man City vs Southampton is really simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we said, NordVPN is our top pick among the options.
2. Choose the location you want to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch via ESPN Select this weekend, select “United States” from the countries listed.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to ESPN Select and tune in to Man City vs Southampton.
How to watch Man City vs Southampton live streams in the US
In the United States, Man City vs Southampton is broadcast 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 which includes everything ESPN has to offer. Or you can watch via the Disney Plus/Hulu/ESPN bundle, which starts from $19.99.
US residents visiting another country can access the game using NordVPN.
How to watch Man City vs Southampton live streams in the UK
As mentioned above, Man City vs Southampton is available for free on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK, while you can also watch it on TNT Sports 1.
TNT Sports subscriptions are accessible by adding the sports package to your EE, BT or Sky broadband offer.
Or for streaming on the go, fans can pay from £25.99/month for HBO Maxwhich includes TNT Sports. They succeeded Discovery+.
Not in the UK on Saturday? To use NordVPN to access your usual FA Cup feeds.
How to watch Man City vs Southampton live streams in Canada
Fans in Canada can watch Man City vs Southampton on Sports Network.
You can either watch Sportsnet on TV or through the Sportsnet Plus streaming service. Premium membership required with prices starting at CA$42.99/month. It will also guarantee you access to Chelsea’s second semi-final against Leeds and the FA Cup final.
Outside Canada during the 2025/26 FA Cup? To use NordVPN to watch from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Man City vs Southampton live streams in Australia
Man City vs Southampton is available to watch on Stan Sports in Australia.
Stan Sport subscriptions cost AU$20 per month in addition to a Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12 per month.
Missing the game because you’re not in Australia? Use a NordVPN to log in to your Stan Sport account.
What is the start time for Man City vs Southampton?
Man City vs Southampton kicks off at 9:15am PT / 12:15pm ET / 5:15pm BST on Saturday April 25. It will be 2:15 a.m. AEST on Sunday April 26 in Australia.
What is the Man City vs Southampton head-to-head?
Man City and Southampton have met 103 times in all competitions. City have won 42 of these 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 victory in the Carabao Cup in January 2023.
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