Weekend Football Preview: Live Streams & Key Matches (March 7-8)

By Ben Foster-Moore

Fri 06 Mar 2026 13:52

Ben Foster-Moore 06 Mar 2026

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Full preview of the biggest football fixtures taking place this weekend
Tactical insight, key match narratives and kick-off times in one place
Direct access to live stream listings for every featured game

Newcastle United vs Manchester City
Mansfield Town vs Arsenal
Wrexham vs Chelsea
Fulham vs Southampton
Leeds United vs Norwich City

This weekend’s football action is dominated by the FA Cup, with knockout ties taking place across March 7-8. Several Premier League clubs face tricky away trips to lower-league opposition, while a number of all-top-flight clashes add extra intrigue to the draw.

Below we preview the standout FA Cup fixtures this weekend, highlighting the tactical storylines and kick-off times for matches that are expected to generate the most live viewing interest.

Newcastle United vs Manchester City

FA Cup – Saturday, March 7 – 20:00 GMT

One of the headline ties of the round sees Manchester City travel to St James’ Park. City’s structured possession game and ability to dominate territory often forces opponents into deep defensive shapes. Newcastle, however, remain one of the league’s most intense pressing sides at home.

Tactical cues

Newcastle’s pressing triggers against City’s patient build-up
City’s ability to stretch the pitch through wide rotations
Transitions likely to determine the most dangerous moments

Cup ties between Premier League sides often produce open phases as both teams chase progression to the next round.

Mansfield Town vs Arsenal

FA Cup – Saturday, March 7 – 12:15 GMT

Arsenal travel to Mansfield in a classic FA Cup matchup between Premier League technical control and lower-league defensive organisation. Matches like this often hinge on how quickly the top-flight side can impose rhythm.

Key dynamics

Arsenal’s dominance in possession and territorial control
Mansfield’s defensive compactness and willingness to counter
Set-pieces potentially offering the underdog their best chance

Cup football regularly produces dramatic moments if the favourite fails to break through early.

Wrexham vs Chelsea

FA Cup – Saturday, March 7 – 17:45 GMT

Chelsea make the trip to North Wales in a tie that brings together Premier League quality and one of the most atmospheric home venues in the competition.

What to watch

Chelsea’s attacking movement in wide areas
Wrexham’s compact defensive block and counter threat
Game state influencing tactical risk levels

The FA Cup’s knockout format means momentum shifts can dramatically change the flow of a match.

Fulham vs Southampton

FA Cup – Sunday, March 8 – 12:00 GMT

Two organised sides meet in a tie that may be decided by midfield control and defensive discipline.

Tactical focus

Fulham’s patient possession and build-up play
Southampton’s quicker transitions when possession changes hands
Control of central areas shaping the game’s tempo

Leeds United vs Norwich City

FA Cup – Sunday, March 8 – 16:30 GMT

Elland Road hosts another intriguing tie as Leeds’ high-energy pressing style meets Norwich’s structured defensive approach.

Match narrative

Leeds’ pressing intensity from the opening stages
Norwich’s attempts to slow the tempo and stay compact
Wide areas likely to generate the clearest chances

With every match played as a single-elimination FA Cup tie, risk and momentum play a major role across the weekend. Lower-league clubs hosting Premier League sides bring unpredictability, while several all-top-flight encounters add extra quality to the round.

Betting tips and match previews for these fixtures and many more can be found across the pages of FootballStreams.com. Live stream options from betting partners are listed directly on the relevant match schedule pages — check the fixture you want to watch for real-time availability before kick-off.

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