FA Cup replays have been scrapped from next season following a new agreement with the Premier League.

The agreement will be in place for at least six years and will see all ties played at weekends, which has not been the case in recent seasons.

The previous format featured replays until the fifth round but ties will now be settled on the day from the first round proper.

An official statement said the changes were introduced “in light of changes to the calendar driven by the expanded UEFA competitions”.

FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said: "The FA Cup is our biggest asset and generates over 60 per cent of our revenue to invest into the game, so it is critical to secure a strong format for the future.

"This new agreement between the FA and the Premier League strengthens the FA Cup and gives this very special tournament exclusive weekends in an increasingly busy calendar.

"The new schedule ensures the magic of the cup is protected and enhanced, while working for the whole of the English game.

“The longer summer period also allows a much-needed player break before the start of the next season.

"We have also agreed new funding for the grassroots game, disability football and the women’s and girls’ game.

“All football begins at the grassroots, and this is recognised by the Premier League with very welcome additional financial support."

The Premier League has also “increased funding to the football pyramid” through an additional £33million into the grassroots game.

Richard Masters added: "Throughout our discussions, both parties have been committed to enhancing the scheduling of the FA Cup, a hugely important domestic competition with a storied history.

"The FA and the Premier League have worked in partnership to deliver more exclusive weekends without compromising the excitement of knockout football and this has been achieved at the same time as allowing us to ease fixture congestion generally."