Football League clubs have voiced their anger after FA Cup replays were scrapped, and in Sheffield United's Chris Wilder they have the support of a Premier League manager.
As of 2024-25 there will be no replays in the competition proper, one of a number of changes after the Football Association’s six-year deal with the Premier League. The decision was made “in light of changes to the calendar driven by the expanded UEFA competitions”. No one playing in the first two rounds are involved in these. Next season’s Champions League has 64 more games and it, the Europa and Conference Leagues each have a midweek to themselves.
Sign up to our new Sports Editor’s TeamTalk newsletter It is the scrapping of replays and lack of consultation Football League chief executive Trevor Birch called “frustrating and disappointing”. His clubs will be “seeking appropriate compensation” although the FA has promised to add £33m to the £100m it provides to grassroots football. Wilder, whose first managerial job was with North Counties East side Alfreton Town before joining Halifax Town, criticised the move.
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