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Birmingham City play Sutton United in the first competitive meeting between the two sides as they meet at Gander Green Lane in the FA Cup first round

Blues come in to the game having progressed to the Round of 32 in the EFL Trophy after thrashing Fulham 7-1 at St Andrew’s. Sutton didn’t play in midweek but did beat Braintree Town 1-0 last Saturday courtesy of a goal from Will Davies.

Birmingham haven’t played at this stage of the competition for 30-years, having mainly been a club in the top two tiers of English football. With Birmingham top of League One, they are the biggest scalp a club could make. Here to help prepare you for the match is key information such as if you can still buy tickets, or if you can watch it on television.

When is Sutton United v Birmingham City?

Sutton United against Birmingham City will take place on Sunday, November 3. Kick-off is at 12.30 pm.

Can I get tickets?

Not if you’re an away supporter. Tickets sold out, and there won’t be any further tickets available for those wanting to be in the Birmingham City end. A total of 1,562 fans will be in attendance for what is a new ground.

Will it be on TV and can I stream it?

Yes. This is one of the rare times in which supporters will be able to watch Birmingham City live on terrestrial television. The match is going to be on ITV1, and so quite simply go on to the third channel of your freeview box, or channel 103 if you have a Sky box.

The match is also available on ITVX, and so you can watch it on a phone, laptop or tablet. It will be on a bit of a delay compared to watching it on television however.

Team news

Lee Buchanan hasn’t played a minute of first-team football this season and won’t play a part. Krystian Bielik has an injury from the defeat to Charlton Athletic, whilst Emil Hansson is sidelined from an injury sustained against Bolton Wanderers.

Lukas Jutkiewicz suffered a training ground injury and is unlikely to play any part. Alfie Chang hasn’t played a first-team game for Birmingham in over a year and is building up his fitness after being left out of the club’s EFL squad list. Scott Wright is a doubt after missing the last few games

As for the hosts, Will Davies had to make way for Matt Rush last week and is a doubt. Harry Ransom is unavailable, but both Jayden Harris and Finley Barbrook are back after serving a one-game suspension becuase they picked up five yellow cards for the campaign. Lewis Simper, Ryan Jackson, and Edwin Agbaje are all expected to miss out on the glamour tie.

Who is the referee?

Ben Atkinson is the referee, and he will be assisted by David Harrison and Conall Bartlett with Alan Dale the fourth official.

Atkinson is a referee that has overseen some games in League One, League Two, as well as the EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy. He’s overseen seven games this season, and has brandished 29 yellow cards, and awarded three penalties