It’s FA Cup and WCL semi-final time, plus mighty London Marathon feats – follow with us

Ellie Kildunne scores England’s first try against Scotland; Leeds United's keeper Lucas Perri punches the ball clear from a Chelsea corner; runners cross the finish line of 2025 London Marathon. Composite: Guardian Design; PA; AFP/Getty Images; EPAView image in fullscreenEllie Kildunne scores England’s first try against Scotland; Leeds United's keeper Lucas Perri punches the ball clear from a Chelsea corner; runners cross the finish line of 2025 London Marathon. Composite: Guardian Design; PA; AFP/Getty Images; EPAYour Guardian sport weekendSportIt’s FA Cup and WCL semi-final time, plus mighty London Marathon feats – follow with usHere’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reportsGuardian sportFri 24 Apr 2026 17.00 BSTLast modified on Fri 24 Apr 2026 17.42 BSTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleJump toSaturdaySundaySaturdayFootball8am-12pm (all times BST)Matchday liveFootballing Saturdays don’t come much bigger: an FA Cup semi-final, key clashes in the Premier League relegation battle, the hunt for European places, and a late game that set will have a telling impact on the title race. In the Championship, with Millwall having played on Friday evening, Ipswich and Middlesbrough are running for the second automatic promotion spot. In League Two, MK Dons will be promoted with a win against Tranmere. So there’s no better place to start by joining Emillia Hawkins as she helms our unbeatable rolling football blog, offering breaking news and updates from around the grounds plus readers’ thoughts and queries. Why not join the conversation? Email matchday.live@theguardian.com Cricket11amCounty Championship liveTanya Aldred keeps the updates flowing, keeping a keen eye on Jimmy Anderson’s progress as table-toppers Lancashire face Durham. At Headingley, Yorkshire offer a warm embrace to their returning England luminaries Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow as they seek a first win of the season against Paul Farbrace’s in-form Sussex. Surrey ca...