FA Cup

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FA Cup Shakeup: Replays Scrapped and Format Updated

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Big changes in the FA Cup format! Replays cancelled and new exclusive windows added. What's next for this iconic competition? Find out here!

The FA Cup is undergoing a major transformation starting from the 2024-25 season. The traditional replays have been scrapped from the first round onwards, marking a significant shift in the competition's structure. This decision comes in the wake of UEFA's expansion of European competitions, with the Champions League group stage teams increasing from 32 to 36 next season. The FA and the Premier League have collaborated to enhance the Emirates FA Cup format, introducing new and exclusive calendar windows.

Lower-league clubs and supporters have expressed mixed reactions to the changes. While some see it as a positive step towards modernizing the competition, others view the replays' elimination as a loss of tradition and revenue opportunities. The FA's move to revamp the tournament reflects a broader strategy to align with the evolving landscape of European football and cater to the demands of modern-day sports.

In a bold move, the FA Cup replays have been abolished in a bid to secure the competition's future amidst increasing competition from other leagues and tournaments. This decision highlights the need for adaptability and innovation in the footballing world, demonstrating the FA's commitment to staying relevant and competitive in the global sports arena. Despite the criticism and concerns raised by some stakeholders, the changes aim to position the FA Cup as a dynamic and thriving event that continues to captivate fans around the world.

In summary, the FA Cup is set to witness a new era with the elimination of replays and the implementation of a revamped format. As football fans anticipate these changes, the competition's essence and excitement remain at the core of its identity, promising a thrilling future for one of England's most prestigious tournaments.

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FA Cup replays scrapped from first round onwards (BBC Sport)

Uefa launched the Europa Conference League in 2021 and the number of teams in the Champions League group stage will rise from 32 to 36 next season, while Fifa ...

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Emirates FA Cup format updated for 2024-25 (The FA)

The FA and the Premier League have reached a new agreement which will strengthen the Emirates FA Cup format with new and exclusive calendar windows.

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FA Cup changes confirmed from 2024/25 season (Manchester United)

From the first round onwards, replays have now been scrapped, a consequence of the expansion of UEFA's European competitions.

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FA Cup replays and Premier League winter break scrapped from ... (The Guardian)

The FA has agreed to overhaul the format of the FA Cup in an attempt to secure the future of the competition.

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Scrapping FA Cup replays shows the FA's weakness – the only ... (The Independent)

The trade-off is the Premier League increasing funding to the football pyramid, with up to an additional £33m being earmarked for grassroots football. Yet the ...

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Club Statement: FA Cup replays (Tranmere Rovers)

Tranmere Rovers condemn the disgraceful decision taken by The FA and the Premier League to change the format of the FA Cup, including the scrapping of ...

FA announces major changes to FA Cup format ahead of 2024/25 ... (Tottenham Hotspur)

The Football Association has today (Thursday 18 April), alongside the Premier League, announced changes to the FA Cup format ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

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FA Cup replays abolished from first round proper next season (Southend Standard)

The move to abolish all replays from the first round proper onwards is part of a new agreement between the FA and the Premier League which will see up to an ...

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FSA statement: Changes to the FA Cup - Football Supporters ... (Football Supporters' Association)

Today the FA announced substantial changes to the FA Cup including the end of replays from the first round proper – a more detailed breakdown of the changes ...

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FA Cup: 'Hapless' FA criticised by lower-league clubs for scrapping ... (Sky News)

Replays have been abolished from the first round onwards from next season, which could deprive lower-league clubs of rare sources of extra revenue.

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FA Cup Replays to be Scrapped. (Pride of Nottingham)

It's an APPALLING Idea. Just imagine Notts get Drawn away to a team in either the Championship or even a Premier League side and they put in a fighting ...

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Sutton's FA Cup & Premier League predictions v singer Sam Tompkins (BBC News)

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on singer and Arsenal fan Sam Tompkins to make predictions for this weekend's FA Cup semi-final ties and ...

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FA Cup replay changes show 'total lack of respect' (BBC Sport)

Emirates FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards in 2024-25 and all rounds of the competition will be played on weekends. League Two ...

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FA Cup replay changes show 'total lack of respect' (BBC News)

League Two side Tranmere Rovers said they "condemn the disgraceful" changes. Peterborough chairman Darragh MacAnthony warned it could lead to a "fallout within ...

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FA Cup replays to be scrapped from 2024-25 season - ESPN (ESPN.co.uk)

FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round next season as part of a six-year agreement with the Premier League to strengthen the domestic ...

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Premier League and FA Cup semis: 10 things to look out for this ... (The Guardian)

Luton hope Brentford are eyeing the beach · Arblaster represents optimism for Blades' future · Can Guardiola afford to rotate for Chelsea test? · Pochettino's ...

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Remembering five FA Cup semi-final classics ahead of Wembley ... (Chelsea FC)

Ahead of Chelsea's visit to Wembley on Saturday for our FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City, we have looked back at five of our previous standout ...

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Statement: FA Cup changes (AFC Wimbledon)

AFC Wimbledon condemn the unilateral decision taken by The FA and the Premier League to change the format of the FA Cup.

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A response to changes to the FA Cup (Exeter City FC)

Exeter City Football Club and the Exeter City Supporters' Trust are bitterly disappointed, but not surprised, to learn of the fundamental changes that have ...

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