EFL and non-league clubs demand reinstatement of replays

Twenty-seven clubs have called for FA Cup replays to be reinstated in a letter to the Culture Secretary.
The group have backed a call from football reform body Fair Game for an amendment to the Football Governance Bill, which would require a majority of eligible clubs to approve the scrapping of replays.
The Football Association announced last month replays were being abolished from the first round proper from next season, in light of calendar changes caused by the expansion of European club competitions.

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