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Ayisha Gulati

Why proposed changes to Women's FA Cup have caused outrage as detailed plans outlined

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Millie Bright of Chelsea lifts the Adobe FA Cup trophy in front of the winners board after their team's victory in The Adobe Women's FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 18, 2025 in London, England. .

English football's governing body has proposed significant changes to the Women’s FA Cup, including seeding the top four WSL teams and introducing a fixed 'road-to-Wembley' bracket from the last 32.

As reported by The Guardian earlier this week, the plans are aimed at boosting revenue and creating more high-profile matchups, but they have sparked widespread backlash.

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