Non-league clubs seek permission to switch FA Cup ties to home of Premier League opponents - after Tamworth missed out on money-spinning clash with Tottenham following the abolishment of replays
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A number of non-league clubs are set to seek permission to switch home FA Cup ties to the venue of Premier League opponents, following the abolition of replays. Mail Sport understands a group of sides are ready to make the request to the FA – with their case seemingly strengthened after National League Tamworth were robbed of a money-spinning replay with Tottenham on Sunday.
![[Non-league Tamworth hosted Premier League giants Tottenham at The Lamb Ground on Sunday]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/18/94047227-14279769-image-a-20_1736792960464.jpg)
In what would be a historic move, those drawn at home would give up that advantage and instead pocket up to £1m for heading on their travels. The FA will listen to feedback and ideas at the completion of this year’s competition. However, insiders have disclosed that it is ‘extremely unlikely’ that such a request would be given the green light.
![[Tamworth were denied the chance of a money-spinning replay in north London after taking Spurs to extra-time, following the abolishment of replays]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/13/18/94047237-14279769-image-m-19_1736792952412.jpg)
Currently, venues can only be switched on police advice amid safety concerns. The view is that the potential damage to the competition’s integrity would be too much to bear. That stance is unlikely to deter those involved. They believe that the controversial move to take away replays has stripped them of a vital opportunity for a huge and often vital windfall.
A number of non-league clubs are set to seek permission to switch home FA Cup ties to the venue of Premier League opponents. Non-league Tamworth hosted Premier League giants Tottenham at The Lamb Ground on Sunday. Tamworth were denied the chance of a money-spinning replay in north London after taking Spurs to extra-time, following the abolishment of replays.
