11/01/2025

Mailbag: What should Premier League clubs do to compensate for the end of FA Cup replays?

It's FA Cup weekend, ladies and gents. Unfortunately though, if non-league Tamworth get a draw against Spurs, they won't be getting a replay at Tottenham. Obviously that's a crying shame, but what should the teams at the top of English football do to compensate those at the bottom?


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