EFL clubs 'marginalised' as FA Cup replays scrapped in strong response to controversial decision

The EFL has voiced its concerns over the decision to scrap FA Cup replays, stating that it's another instance of the league and its clubs being "marginalised".

The Football Association announced on Thursday that an agreement had been reached with the Premier League regarding the future format and funding of the competition, which includes the abolition of all replays from the first round.

Several EFL clubs have expressed their dissatisfaction with the changes, including Tranmere Rovers, claiming they were not consulted. In response, the FA released a statement on Friday acknowledging these concerns and promising to share details on how any shortfall in lost replay revenue may be compensated.

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However, the EFL views this as just the latest example of the league and its clubs being sidelined, especially considering the Premier League clubs' recent decision to halt discussions over a new financial settlement with the EFL.

In a statement released on Friday afternoon, the EFL said: "The EFL wishes to clarify further its position in respect of yesterday’s Premier League and Football Association bi-lateral announcement over the removal of FA Cup replays and the role of the League’s representatives on the Professional Game Board (PGB).

"The agreement which now sees the abolition of replays from the competition format was agreed solely between the Premier League and FA. Ahead of the deal being announced there was no agreement with the EFL nor was there any formal consultation with EFL Clubs as members of the FA and participants in the