WE are down to the last four of the FA Cup with the blockbuster Wembley showpiece on the horizon.
are chasing a domestic Treble and are one stop away from reaching the final of ‘s oldest competition for a fourth consecutive season.
We are down to the semi-finals of the FA Cup Credit: AFP
Pep Guardiola’s men face Championship high-flyers Southampton in the first semi-final of the weekend.
And take on Premier League rivals Leeds in the final last-four clash on Sunday.
Do FA Cup semi-final ties have replays or is extra-time used and penalties?
To put it simply, FA Cup semi-final ties do not have replays.
If the scores remain equal after 90 minutes, the game will go to 30 minutes of extra time.
Should the teams still be level following this additional period, a penalty shootout will decide who advances to the final.
Replays were scrapped entirely from the from the 2024/2025 season.
Why have FA Cup replays been scrapped?
FA chief executive Martin Glenn said when quarter-final replays were scrapped: “The FA Cup remains at the heart of English football and this change adds to the excitement of the competition and will benefit the wider game in general.
“In a demanding calendar and with increased pressures on fans, it is important we move with the times and consider new innovations.
“While fully respecting tradition and history, this new development will help the Cup retain its status as a much-loved and world-renowned competition.”
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