Scrapping FA Cup replays financially hurts lower level clubs


by World Soccer Talk

World Soccer Talk— The Football Association (FA) and the Premier League have agreed to cancel FA Cup replays from the first round onwards. An announcement regarding the tournament changes happened on Thursday as part of a new six-year deal between the two sides. The change will launch ahead of the 2024/25 season. The FA Cup currently has no The Football Association (FA) and the Premier League have agreed to cancel FA Cup replays from the first round onwards. An announcement regarding the tournament changes...

Daily Mail—Lower-league clubs could BOYCOTT the FA Cup in fury after the Premier League and The FA agreed to scrap replays in the hallowed tournament. Lower-league clubs could boycott the FA Cup after replays were scrapped. They are furious the FA and the Premier League have not consulted them over it. If Erik ten Hag wins the FA Cup with Man United, does he deserve to keep his job?

Daily Mail—The FA is forced to release a statement defending changes to FA Cup after lower league clubs slammed 'disgraceful' and 'ridiculous' decision to scrap replays while others threatened a boycott. The FA unveiled a revamp of their cup competition this week with replays axed. EFL clubs have come out in droves to condemn the football's governing body. If Erik ten Hag wins the FA Cup with Man United, does he deserve to keep his job? Listen to the

Daily Mail—FA Cup prize money set to be recalculated in effort to make sure lower league clubs can still cash in after controversial move to scrap replays. FA Cup replays are to be scrapped in controversial move from next season. Prize money is now set to be recalculated so lower league clubs do not miss out. Nottingham Forest have been stripped bare of their sympathy after three ropey decisions - Listen to the