The tiebreaker matches (replays) of FA Cup will be eliminated in the first round next 2024-25 season as part of a six-year agreement with Premier League to strengthen competition in the cup, the oldest club competition in the world. This was announced this Thursday by the English Football Federation (FA). These changes will also influence the calendar of premier.
The FA He added that all rounds of FA Cup will be played on weekends starting next season, and the fourth and fifth rounds, in addition to the quarterfinals, will be held inconsistently with the matches of Premier League.
The England Football Federation announced about FA Cup: “The current format, with no replays from the fifth round onwards, has been extended throughout the competition as appropriate” in light of calendar changes driven by UEFA’s expanded competitions.”
And added the FA: “The FA Cup Final will take place from next season on the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season, on an exclusive Saturday with no Premier League matches on the same day.”
The midseason break was also removed from the schedule to allow for the Premier League start in mid-August and give a longer break at the close of the season.
The gradual elimination of repetitions in subsequent rounds of FA Cup was criticized with some commentators saying it was another erosion of the importance of the world’s oldest national club competition.
In the past, smaller clubs playing at home against top rivals in FA Cup They had an added financial benefit because of the playoff games.
“This new agreement between The FA and Premier League are promoting the FA Cup and gives this very special tournament an exclusive weekend in an increasingly busy calendar,” said Mark Bullingham, FA chief executive it is a statement. “The new calendar guarantees that the magic of FA Cup protected and enhanced, while also working for the whole of English football,” added Bullingham.
As part of the agreement, the Premier League it will increase the funding it gives to the English football pyramid, providing 38.5 million euros for the development of grassroots football. The Premier League It already provides €117 million in funding to lower league teams.
“This (investment) will improve facilities for communities and lower league clubs across the country, through the Football Foundation and Premier League Stadium Fund,” the Premier League chief executive said. Premier League, Richard Masters.
The semi-finals of FA Cup of this season will be played this weekend: the champion City of Manchester (defending the title) will face the Chelsea on Saturday and City of Coventry (Championship, the English Second Division) will face the Manchester United On Sunday.
Source: La Verdad
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