There will be no more return matches in the FA Cup © Sportimage/PA Images

From next season, changes will be introduced in the format of the English FA Cup.

It was announced on Thursday that from next season there will no longer be replays in this tournament, which used to be played up to the fifth round if the first match ended in a draw.

Also, in order to increase the prestige of the FA Cup, matches up to the semi-finals will be played on weekends, during which no Premier League fixtures will be played.