FA Cup

2024 - 4 - 18

FA Cup Replay Drama: What You Need to Know

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Big changes coming to the FA Cup! UEFA fixtures expansion impacts replays, sparking controversy and predictions. Read on to stay in the loop!

The FA Cup is undergoing some major changes starting from next season. As part of an agreement with the Premier League, replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards, causing a stir among football fans. These adjustments are a direct result of UEFA's expanded European competitions, leading to a shift in scheduling and gameplay formats.

From the 2024/25 season onwards, FA Cup matches will no longer involve replays, a decision made to address the increasing calendar congestion in football. This strategic move aims to streamline the competition, with games scheduled exclusively on weekends. The relationship between the FA and the Premier League has taken a new turn with this six-year agreement, signaling a significant shift in the traditional FA Cup structure.

As the FA Cup replay changes take effect, speculations and debates arise regarding the impact on fixture planning and team strategies. The removal of replays introduces a new dynamic to the competition, emphasizing the importance of every single match. Football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate how these alterations will affect the thrill and unpredictability of the FA Cup battles.

In the midst of the FA Cup replay drama, BBC Sport expert Chris Sutton engages in predictions alongside singer Sam Tompkins, adding a fun and personal touch to the evolving football landscape. The anticipation builds as teams and fans prepare for a redefined FA Cup experience, driven by the pursuit of glory and triumph on the pitch.

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FA Cup scraps replays over expanded UEFA fixtures (The Punch)

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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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 scrapped from first round onwards (BBC Sport)

The changes come as part of a new six-year agreement between the Football Association (FA) and the Premier League. The Premier League has also removed its mid- ...

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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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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 scrapped from first round (Vanguard)

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

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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 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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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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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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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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Training: FA Cup focus for City (Manchester City FC)

There was obvious disappointment for everyone of blue persuasion after City were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid last night.

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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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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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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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Manchester City vs Chelsea, FA Cup semifinal: How to watch live ... (ProSoccerTalk)

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

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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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Statement: Emirates FA Cup (The FA)

The changes to the Emirates FA Cup achieve this by returning it to a weekend competition on every round, and ensuring that we have exclusive broadcast slots in ...

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'All parties accepted' replays should stop - FA (BBC News)

The Football Association defends its decision to scrap FA Cup replays from 2024-25 and says "all parties accepted" they could not continue.

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FA Cup replays: EFL and non-League clubs hit out at controversial ... (Sky Sports)

FA Cup replays from the first round proper have been scrapped from next season; all rounds will be played on weekends, exclusive of Premier League fixtures; ...

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EFL Statement: FA Cup Replays (EFL)

The EFL wishes to clarify further its position in respect of yesterday's Premier League and Football Association bi-lateral announcement over the removal of ...

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EFL: FA Cup replay decision was agreed solely by FA and Premier ... (Sky Sports)

FA Cup replays from the first round proper have been scrapped from next season; all rounds will be played on weekends, exclusive of Premier League fixtures; ...

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Premier League & FA Cup predictions: Chelsea to knock out Man ... (Sky Sports)

Watch free highlights of every Premier League fixture straight after full-time on the Sky Sports website & app; watch Wolves vs Arsenal, ...

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Stat attack: City in FA Cup semi-finals (Manchester City FC)

View the numbers behind City's previous FA Cup semi-final appearances before we lock horns with Chelsea in the last-four of the famous competition.

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FA Cup talking points: Cole Palmer to haunt Pep Guardiola? Man ... (Sky Sports)

Plus: Can Man Utd show progress under under-pressure manager Erik ten Hag on what will be the Dutchmans two-year anniversary at the helm at Old Trafford; ...

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Nigeria's FA Cup renamed 'The President Federation Cup' (Vanguard)

The FA Cup, a Nigerian domestic football tournament, with teams drawn from the 36 states and the FCT, has been renamed 'The President Federation Cup'

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Statement: Welling condemn decision to remove FA Cup replays (Welling United FC)

Welling United condemn the decision made bi-laterally by the Football Association and Premier League to remove FA Cup replays from the first-round proper of ...

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Arteta backs scrapping of FA Cup replays as Accrington posit boycott (The Guardian)

The Arsenal manager said the current fixture situation is 'not healthy' for top players while he highlighted European leagues helping their clubs.

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FA Cup semifinals: Lawrenson predicts Man City vs Chelsea ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has predicted the outcome of this weekend's FA Cup semi-final matches. Manchester City will face Chelsea at Wembley.

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Gloversblog: The sweet FA Cup - Gloverscast (Gloverscast)

The Football Association and the Premier League have cooked up a deal which stops the likes of Jurgen Klopp whinging that he's down to his last 75 highly- ...

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FA Cup and Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the ... (The Guardian)

Manchester City take on Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday while Liverpool are in Premier League action at Fulham on Sunday.

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Manchester City vs Chelsea live updates: FA Cup semi-final team ... (The Athletic)

Follow all the action as holders Manchester City meet Chelsea at Wembley in the first FA Cup semi-final.

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Where to watch Manchester City vs. Chelsea live stream: FA Cup ... (CBSSports.com)

It is FA Cup semifinals weekend in England which means both of the final four games taking place in London at Wembley.

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Stakeholders, Organisers Rename Nigeria's FA Cup (Leadership Newspaper)

The Federation (FA) Cup, a Nigerian domestic football tournament, with teams drawn from the 36 states and the FCT, has been renamed “The President ...

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Manchester City vs Chelsea LIVE: FA Cup semi-final team news ... (The Independent)

Follow the action as Manchester City take on Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-finals.

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Manchester City vs. Chelsea, FA Cup semifinal: Preview, team news ... (We Ain't Got No History)

Both routes would also lead us back into Europe. Predicting the outcome of this final month is surely a futile exercise. Our only consistency (other than ...

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