Queen's funeral and events cause FA Cup replays to be cancelled

2022-09-22 16:52

According to the "Daily Telegraph", the FA Cup plans to cancel some replays due to the crowded schedule due to the commemoration of the Queen's death and the many mourning activities.

Due to the raging new crown epidemic, the FA Cup has already implemented the cancellation of the replay cup as early as last season. At that time, the replays of the third and fourth rounds were forced to be cancelled. Therefore, the FA does not plan to cancel the FA Cup this time. All replays of the Cup are cancelled.

Chelsea, Manchester United and Brighton's home games have been postponed because of the Queen's funeral. In addition, Leeds United, Liverpool and Crystal Palace are also affected. Arsenal have also been affected, with their Europa League group stage match against PSV Eindhoven postponed.

Premier League executives want to reschedule previously cancelled league matches after the World Cup ends in December. However, as the Premier League is discussing a major reform, it has become a huge question whether the FA Cup replay will be implemented in the long term. The results of the reforms, which also require approval from the FA, have yet to be announced.


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