Monday briefing: English FA defends scrapping of FA Cup replays amid dispute with EFL
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22 April 2024 - 4:30 AM
The English FA has defended its decision to drop FA Cup replays following criticism from the English Football League (EFL) and lower-league clubs due to the financial incentives the games offer.
The FA and the Premier League announced last Thursday that replays from the first round proper were to be scrapped from the 2024/25 season in a six-year agreement to restructure the competition "in light of changes to the calendar, driven by the expanded UEFA competitions".
The decision wa
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