Irish broadcaster Setanta Sports has won the rights to show live FA Cup matches from next season onwards.

The full FA rights package, which runs for four seasons commencing August 2008, was awarded to Setanta and ITV in a joint deal worth €650 million.

In addition to showing FA Cup clashes, Setanta will also be able to broadcast the Community Shield as well as England friendlies and Under-21 games.

The deal means that the number of exclusively live English domestic and international games broadcast on Setanta will increase by 26, from 79 to 105.