FA Cup

2024 - 4 - 18

FA Cup Drama: Replays Scrapped and Major Overhaul Announced

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Exciting changes in the world of football! FA Cup replays are out, and the final moves to a new date. Premier League weekends will never be the same!

The FA Cup is set for a major shake-up starting from the 2024-25 season, with replays being eliminated from the first round proper. In a bold move to restructure the competition, the Premier League and the FA have agreed to clear FA Cup weekends in the fourth and fifth rounds, including the quarter-finals, of any clashes with Premier League matches. Furthermore, a significant increase in financial support for grassroots football has been promised by the Premier League, adding to the excitement of the upcoming changes.

Fans and football enthusiasts are buzzing with anticipation as the format of the FA Cup undergoes radical changes. The new rules dictate that games will only take place on weekends, and the final has been rescheduled to an earlier date to accommodate the expanded Champions League fixtures. This marks a historic shift in one of the most prestigious and traditional competitions in English football.

As the FA Cup prepares for its revamped future, reactions from fans are mixed. Some see the elimination of replays as a positive step towards enhancing the competition, while others express concern about the potential impact on the tournament's essence and unpredictability. Despite the divided opinions, one thing is for sure – the upcoming seasons of the FA Cup promise to be filled with surprises and excitement.

In a surprising twist, Manchester United's cheeky 'Wembley' tweet following their rival's loss on penalties to Real Madrid has set social media abuzz, showcasing the intense rivalry and banter between football clubs and their loyal supporters. Additionally, the decision to scrap replays in the FA Cup has sparked heated debates among fans, with some supporting the move for its potential to streamline the competition, while others criticize it as a departure from tradition and a loss of the tournament's unique charm.

FA Cup replays to be scrapped, final to be played on penultimate ... (The Athletic)

The FA Cup has scrapped replays from the first round proper from the 2024-25 season in a six-year agreement to restructure the competition.

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Premier League and the FA agree to tear up the football calendar ... (Daily Mail)

FA Cup weekends in the fourth and fifth rounds, plus the quarter-finals, will also now be totally free of Premier League matches. This also applies to FA ...

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FA Cup scrapping replays as radical overhaul to competition ... (Mirror.co.uk)

The Football Association have officially announced a number of significant changes to the FA Cup which will come into effect at the start of the 2024/25 ...

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Premier League and The FA agree to increase support for ... (Premier League)

Premier League will provide up to an additional £33m for grassroots football on top of £100m it currently gives to good causes each season.

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FA Cup replays scrapped as format gets major overhaul for next ... (iNews)

Games will now only take place on weekends, while the final has been moved to earlier in the season due to the expanded Champions League.

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All FA Cup replays scrapped – and final will come before Premier ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Major changes to the competition have been announced for next year, as a result of changes in higher-level European football.

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Man United's 'Wembley' tweet IMMEDIATELY after rivals City lose on ... (Daily Mail)

Man United's 'Wembley' tweet IMMEDIATELY after rivals City lose on penalties to Real Madrid has fans in stitches as the Red Devils prepare for FA Cup semi-final ...

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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 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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'Disgustingly disgraceful decision!' - Fans react after FA Cup replays ... (Goal.com)

A new format for the FA Cup has been announced which will see replays scrapped from the start of next season.

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Two huge FA Cup changes revealed affecting Arsenal, Chelsea and ... (Football.London)

The FA and Premier League have reached an agreement on some major changes that will come into play for next season's FA Cup with replays to be scrapped from ...

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FA Cup agrees to scrap replays due to 'expanded' Champions League (The Independent)

The FA Cup final will also be played on the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season in a number of changes announced by the Football Association.

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

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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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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'I'm worried about the FA Cup now' (Yahoo News)

Manchester City fan Emily Brobyn says she is now "worried" about Saturday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley against Chelsea after a gruelling 120 minutes and ...

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

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. Fifa has ...

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FA Cup replays to be scrapped from next season as part of six-year ... (Eurosport.com AU)

It's a deal that is hoped will help tackle the growing calendar congestion. Games will also be played exclusively on weekends, while the Premier League has ...

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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 replays scrapped from first round onwards (Citizen Digital)

The changes, which are part of a six-year agreement, will also mean the removal of the mid-season break from the calendar.

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How to watch 2024 FA Cup semifinals: ESPN+ schedule - ESPN (ESPN FC)

It's time for the 2024 FA Cup semifinals! Man City vs. Chelsea and Coventry vs. Man United make a great lineup. Check out how to watch on ESPN.

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Manchester City vs Chelsea Prediction: FA Cup Semi-Final Preview ... (The Analyst)

Raheem Sterling scored in both of Chelsea's Premier League meetings with City this season. He could become the first Blues player to score in three different ...

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FA Cup replays scrapped from first round onwards (FRANCE 24)

FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards from next season as part of an agreement with the Premier League, the Football Association ...

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Howey and Dunne our Matchday Live guests for FA Cup semi-final ... (Manchester City FC)

Richard Dunne and Steve Howey will be the special guests on Matchday Live when City take on Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in our FA Cup semi-final clash.

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

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 Semifinals, LALIGA's ElClásico, Headline Strong Soccer ... (ESPN Press Room)

Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea in FA Cup Semifinals, exclusively on ESPN+ on Saturday and Sunday; LALIGA's top-two teams Real Madrid and FC ...

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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 replays to be scrapped from the first round onwards in 2024 ... (Kenya Broadcasting Corporation)

All rounds of the Emirates FA Cup will also be played on weekends, including the fifth round which has been played in midweek for the past five seasons.

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

Two big Wembley meetings await in the Cup, while a desperation derby looks to be in store at Goodison Park.

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FA Cup replays – transformative, memorable, and a thing of the past ... (The Athletic)

Replays have been scrapped as of round one in the 2024-25 FA Cup. Is it another hammer blow for the pyramid or does it actually make sense?

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City v Chelsea: Kick-off time, TV info and team news (Manchester City FC)

Find out everything you need to know ahead of City's FA Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea.

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Manchester City vs Chelsea, FA Cup semifinal: How to watch live ... (NBC Sports - Misc.)

Manchester City and Chelsea lock horns at Wembley Stadium on Saturday in a tasty FA Cup semifinal.

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'The club was falling apart' - how Robins became Coventry's saviour (BBC News)

Mark Robins wants to make up for his decision to sell the FA Cup winners' medal he won with Manchester United by steering Coventry to the 2024 final at his ...

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Coventry vs Man Utd: FA Cup Prediction | Opta Analyst (The Analyst)

We look ahead to Sunday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium with our Coventry City vs Manchester United prediction and preview.

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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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