The Football Association (FA) issued a statement indicating that FA Cup replays will not take place from the first round next season 2024.
As reported by Reuters, the decision has been taken to strengthen the domestic competition after a six-year agreement between the Premier League and FA.
FA said in an official statement on Thursday noting, "From the first round proper, the competition will be played without replays."
It added, "The current format, which has no replays from the fifth round onwards, has been extended throughout the 'Competition Proper' in light of changes to the calendar driven by the expanded UEFA competitions."
FA further added, "The FA Cup final will now take place on the penultimate weekend of the Premier League season, on an exclusive Saturday with no Premier League fixtures taking place on the same day."
While FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said: "The FA Cup is our biggest asset and generates over 60 per cent of our revenue to invest into the game, so it is critical to secure a strong format for the future."
He added ,"This new agreement between the FA and the Premier League strengthens the FA Cup and gives this very special tournament exclusive weekends in an increasingly busy calendar."
As per the agreement, the Premier League will boost its funding to the English football pyramid, allocating an extra £33 million ($41.15 million) to support grassroots game development.
As per the outlet, the Premier League currently gives 100 million pounds in funding to teams in lower leagues.
Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters emphasized that this agreement will lead to significant improvements in facilities for communities and lower league clubs nationwide.
"This (investment) will improve facilities for communities and lower league clubs across the country, through the Football Foundation and Premier League Stadium Fund."
The upcoming FA Cup semi-finals will be held over the weekend, featuring Manchester City against Chelsea on Saturday and Coventry City against Manchester United on Sunday.
