Are there FA Cup third round replays? Competition rules explainedArsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham kick off their FA Cup campaigns this weekend, each seeking silverware for various reasons. The competition has undergone changes, eliminating replays from the first round onward to boost grassroots football funding. The third round matches will be decided on the day, with extra time and penalties if necessary. The fourth and fifth rounds and the quarter-finals will not coincide with Premier League fixtures, and the final is scheduled for the second-last weekend of the season.
