Controversial Women’s FA Cup plans on hold after pushback from clubs, players and fans

No change next season and consultation extended ‘We have listened to the feedback,’ FA says Proposals to make radical changes to the Women’s FA Cup, including seeding the top four teams from the WSL, have been put on hold, the Guardian can reveal, after the Football Association received negative feedback about the controversial ideas. The FA had also intended to dispense with draw ceremonies after the last 32, introducing a “road to Wembley” bracket akin to a World Cup knockout phase pathway, and review the entry tiers for lower-league sides. But it has put the brakes on its plans after concerns were raised by a significant number of clubs, fan groups and players. Continue reading...

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