What were the reasons for having FA Cup final replays in the past?

Apr 22, 2024 ... Following the announcement made by the FA regarding the removal of FA Cup Replays, we have sent the following letter to the Football ... Aug 14, 2020 ... Meanwhile, the English Football League (EFL) said the two-legged semi-finals of the League Cup will be replaced by single ties to be played in ... Jan 11, 2025 ... The Premier League and FA decided to remove replays from the FA Cup as a measure to reduce calendar congestion following the expansion of ... Mar 3, 2025 ... Whilst I still consider no replays is unfair on smaller clubs there is no doubt yesterdays game certainly for neautral audiences round the ... May 1, 2024 ... ... club playing in European football has been taken to an FA Cup replay. Meanwhile, a Premier League club that qualifies for the Champions League ... Mar 30, 2025 ... No, FA Cup replays have been removed from the competition from the first round proper onwards as of the start of this season. Advertisement. Apr 18, 2024 ... 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 competition. Jan 16, 2022 ... An FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie between Oxford City of the Isthmian League and Alvechurch of the Midland Combination went to no fewer than five replays. May 25, 2024 ... Fans aged 55-75s and supporters of teams outside the Premier League are most likely to oppose ending FA Cup replays. View complete listings of live FA Cup football on TV in the UK on BBC and ITV.