The FA has released a statement following backlash over its decision to scrap next season’s FA Cup replays.
Fans and pundits have expressed concern the move would leave clubs in lower leagues without the ability to earn much-needed revenue to stay afloat.
The FA says it hopes to allay fears by sharing details of how clubs can take advantage of additional revenue opportunities in the early rounds.
The changes need to be monitored to ensure clubs in lower leagues do not lose out.
An FA statement added: “We have been discussing the schedule for the 2024-25 season with the Premier League and EFL for over a year.
“The removal of Emirates FA Cup replays was discussed in early meetings and all parties accepted that they could not continue. Discussions then focused on how to make all our competitions stronger, despite the reduced number of dates available and the desire to maintain the well-being of the players.
“The changes to the Emirates FA Cup achieve this by returning it to a weekend competition in each round and ensuring we have exclusive broadcast slots in an increasingly crowded schedule.
“To clarify, we have also increased the number of Emirates FA Cup matches that will be broadcast in the early rounds, which will result in guaranteed additional broadcast revenue for EFL and National League teams. , we review the competition prize money each year, with representatives from the EFL and PL and will do the same for the 2024-25 season.
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The FA has released a statement following backlash over its decision to scrap next season’s FA Cup replays.
Fans and pundits have expressed concern the move would leave clubs in lower leagues without the ability to earn much-needed revenue to stay afloat.
The FA says it hopes to allay fears by sharing details of how clubs can take advantage of additional revenue opportunities in the early rounds.
The changes need to be monitored to ensure clubs in lower leagues do not lose out.
An FA statement added: “We have been discussing the schedule for the 2024-25 season with the Premier League and EFL for over a year.
“The removal of Emirates FA Cup replays was discussed in early meetings and all parties accepted that they could not continue. Discussions then focused on how to make all our competitions stronger, despite the reduced number of dates available and the desire to maintain the well-being of the players.
“The changes to the Emirates FA Cup achieve this by returning it to a weekend competition in each round and ensuring we have exclusive broadcast slots in an increasingly crowded schedule.
“To clarify, we have also increased the number of Emirates FA Cup matches that will be broadcast in the early rounds, which will result in guaranteed additional broadcast revenue for EFL and National League teams. , we review the competition prize money each year, with representatives from the EFL and PL and will do the same for the 2024-25 season.
More soon