InclusionGives an additional 200 teams at Level 10 the chance to enter.
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OpportunityThe amount of Non-League teams who reach First Round Proper will increase from 32 to 36.
More lower league and Non-League teams will get the opportunity to face Premier League and Championship opposition. |
ExcitementTo have an exciting 128 team “Super Draw” for the First Round Proper.
More "David v Goliath" ties and potentially increase the number of “giant killings”. |
Improved AttendancesTo boost FA Cup attendances for clubs at all levels. It is also important to make sure the overwhelming majority of games are played on Saturday to achieve this.
And hopefully... Allow a greater variety of teams to reach the Quarter-Finals. |
One Round LessWith one proper round less, it will free up a weekend in the football calendar, which can be used to make sure the FA Cup Final has it’s own dedicated day once again.
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Suggested New Format
Prize money in the above table is merely based on suggestion using approximately the same budget as per the 2020-2021 season.