Metropolitan Police along with FA likely to Reschedule FA Cup Third-Round Ties
LONDON, ENGLAND – December 5, 2023 – The Met Police are in talks with the FA about rescheduling some of next month’s FA Cup third-round ties after all SEVEN London-based Premier League sides were handed home draws.
The draw has created a logistical nightmare for the police, who are concerned about the potential for clashes between rival fans.
The Met Police have already asked the FA to reschedule the match between Millwall and Crystal Palace, which is due to be played on January 7.
The police are also considering rescheduling the matches between Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth, Chelsea and Chesterfield, West Ham United and Doncaster Rovers, Brentford and Birmingham City, Arsenal and Oxford United, and Fulham and Hull City.
The FA is expected to make a decision on whether to reschedule the matches later this week.
The FA Cup third-round is due to take place on January 7 and 8. The fourth round is scheduled for the weekend of January 28 and 29.
The FA Cup is the oldest football competition in the world, and it is one of the most prestigious. The winners of the FA Cup qualify for the UEFA Europa Conference League.
Here are some of the reasons why the Met Police are concerned about the potential for clashes between rival fans:
- All SEVEN London-based Premier League sides were handed home draws. This means that there will be a lot of fans traveling to London for the matches.
- Some of the matches are between rival fans. For example, the match between Millwall and Crystal Palace is a derby match.
- The FA Cup is a knockout competition, which means that there is no room for replays. This means that the police need to make sure that the matches are played on time and without incident.
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The FA is expected to make a decision on whether to reschedule the matches later this week.
If the FA decides to reschedule the matches, it is likely to do so for a date in the near future. This is because the FA will want to avoid any further disruption to the fixture schedule. The FA will also need to ensure that the rescheduled matches do not clash with any other major sporting events.
It is possible that the FA will decide not to reschedule the matches. This is if the FA believes that it is not possible to find a suitable date or venue for the matches. The FA may also decide not to reschedule the matches if it believes that doing so would have a negative impact on the rest of the fixture schedule.
The FA Cup third-round is due to take place on January 7 and 8. The fourth round is scheduled for the weekend of January 28 and 29.
The FA Cup is a prestigious competition, and the FA will want to make sure that the matches are played as scheduled.
However, the FA also needs to make sure that the matches are safe for fans to attend.
The FA will need to weigh all of these factors carefully before making a decision on whether to reschedule the matches.
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