Petition · past parliament

Reverse the decision to scrap FA Cup replays

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Reverse the decision made on 18th April by the FA and Premier League to scrap FA Cup replays
fA Cup replays are absolutely crucial to both EFL and non-league football clubs. The decision, made without their knowledge threatens the very existence of community assests

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.

Decisions about arrangements for football matches and tournaments are a matter for the football authorities, not the UK Government or Parliament.

Timeline

18 Apr 2024 Petition opened for signatures
23 Apr 2024 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 23 Apr 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.