Who are the commentators and pundits on the BBC this weekend?

BBC Euro 2024 Dion Dublin presents on Football Focus by BBC Sport during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on October 07, 2023 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
Dion Dublin presents on Football Focus (Image credit: Getty Images)

The FA Cup is back this weekend – but who are the pundits and commentators on the BBC?

The Fifth Round kicks off with no obvious favourite for the trophy and the Beeb have got two clashes, as they share with ITV. Saturday's tea-time kick-off comes from the Amex, as Brighton and Hove Albion host Nottingham Forest, with both high-flying Premier League sides looking to book a spot at Wembley, before Sunday sees Aston Villa travel to Preston North End.

So, we're all set for an absorbing few days, and you can take it all in with a star-studded lineup of presenters and pundits, all kicking off on Saturday.

Who are the commentators and pundits on the BBC this weekend?

A detail of a BBC Sport microphone before the FA Women's Super League match between Everton FC and Manchester United at Walton Hall Park on October 30, 2022 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

The BBC is largely regarded as the home of the FA Cup (Image credit: Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Who are the commentators and pundits for Brighton & Hove Albion vs Nottingham Forest?

Gary Lineker at the Hay Festival, May 2024

Gary Lineker presents this Saturday night (Image credit: Alamy)

For some, it's the clash of the weekend. Brighton vs Forest could go either way and clearly the BBC agree with their stellar line-up.

The big guns are out, with Gary Lineker in the chair for hosting duties. Punditry lies with former Seagull, Glenn Murray, alongside fellow ex-forwards Theo Walcott and Wayne Rooney. Kelly Somers is on reporting duties, meanwhile.

Commentary is yet to be announced. The BBC's Gladiators takes a week's break, but given the strength of this line-up, it would seem that Guy Mowbray doesn't, as he'll likely anchor the gantry.

Our guess is that 90s icon Alan Shearer joins him, for another round of Lineker jibes about having never lifted the FA Cup.

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ST HELENS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Mark Chapman, BBC Presenter, looks on prior to the Autumn Test Series match between England and Tonga at Totally Wicked Stadium on October 22, 2023 in St Helens, England. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)

Mark Chapman presents on Sunday (Image credit: Getty Images)

Sunday sees the Beeb get the early kick-off, with Mark Chapman presenting proceedings from Deepdale, as Preston look to pull off one of the shocks of the season against Aston Villa. Chapman is, of course, a dab hand by now and in line for the Match of the Day gig next term.

Two former Villans join him at the desk, with Micah Richards and Homes Under the Hammer honcho Dion Dublin in tow. Joe Hart completes the team, offering the best posture in punditry.

Sarah Mulkerrins is the pitchside reporter for this one and rather like the Saturday kick-off, we don't know who will be commentating. Steve Wilson is the Beeb's no.2, with Martin Keown and Danny Murphy popular for co-comms.

James Ridge is a freelance journalist based in the UK. He recently spent time with The United Stand as an online news editor and has covered the beautiful game from England’s eighth tier all the way to the Premier League.