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#Post#: 99704--------------------------------------------------
FA Cup Rule 95
DIR By: JohnCoyle
Date: January 7, 2026, 10:11 am
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I have just been advised that the above rule, introduced this
season, allows a player to appear for two different clubs in the
competition. I haven't been able to find the rule, but I
wondered if anyone had come across it.
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Re: FA Cup Rule 95
DIR By: El Referee
Date: January 7, 2026, 10:30 am
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Page 23 will give you your answer….
HTML https://www.thefa.com/-/media/thefacom-new/files/competitions/2025-26/rules/rules-of-the-fa-challenge-cup-2025-26.ashx
#Post#: 99709--------------------------------------------------
Re: FA Cup Rule 95
DIR By: rustyref
Date: January 7, 2026, 10:53 am
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Same change in the League Cup this season, Marc Guiu played for
both Sunderland and Chelsea this season.
#Post#: 100076--------------------------------------------------
Re: FA Cup Rule 95
DIR By: bruntyboy
Date: January 13, 2026, 7:44 pm
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Other than in respect of non-used substitutes (which is fair
enough) why were these changes made?
What was interesting with the scheduling of the PL fixtures
(with one team not played against until the round of matches on
4th January) it was possible that a player (including players
returning from loans) could potentially play 4 times against the
same opposition in the PL this year.
#Post#: 100083--------------------------------------------------
Re: FA Cup Rule 95
DIR By: Acme Thunderer
Date: January 14, 2026, 3:27 am
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--- Quote from: bruntyboy link ---
>
> Other than in respect of non-used substitutes (which is fair
enough) why were these changes made?
>
> What was interesting with the scheduling of the PL fixtures
(with one team not played against until the round of matches on
4th January) it was possible that a player (including players
returning from loans) could potentially play 4 times against the
same opposition in the PL this year.
>
--- End Quote ---
I suspect it is to do with trying to enhance the reputation of
the FA Cup, that is allowing key players to be included in teams
rather than 'resting' them because of big money transfer
speculation. Guehi last Saturday comes to mind, and presumably
his value has not been decreased, as it might have been in
previous seasons, because Palace are no longer in the FA Cup. I
was a bit surprised therefore that Josh Sargent apparently asked
not to play for Norwich last weekend because of transfer
speculation. Presumably too, players will be able to play in the
FA Cup whilst on loan, knowing that they could play for their
parent club if recalled. The change of rule seems to suggest
that a player could end up playing against his former club in a
later round if transferred in the January window, but not if on
loan. A sensible change in my view.
#Post#: 100086--------------------------------------------------
Re: FA Cup Rule 95
DIR By: Claretman
Date: January 14, 2026, 4:57 am
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--- Quote from: Acme Thunderer link ---
>
> [quote author=bruntyboy link=topic=7590.msg100076#msg100076
date=1768355076]
> Other than in respect of non-used substitutes (which is fair
enough) why were these changes made?
>
> What was interesting with the scheduling of the PL fixtures
(with one team not played against until the round of matches on
4th January) it was possible that a player (including players
returning from loans) could potentially play 4 times against the
same opposition in the PL this year.
>
--- End Quote ---
I suspect it is to do with trying to enhance the reputation of
the FA Cup, that is allowing key players to be included in teams
rather than 'resting' them because of big money transfer
speculation. Guehi last Saturday comes to mind, and presumably
his value has not been decreased, as it might have been in
previous seasons, because Palace are no longer in the FA Cup. I
was a bit surprised therefore that Josh Sargent apparently asked
not to play for Norwich last weekend because of transfer
speculation. Presumably too, players will be able to play in the
FA Cup whilst on loan, knowing that they could play for their
parent club if recalled. The change of rule seems to suggest
that a player could end up playing against his former club in a
later round if transferred in the January window, but not if on
loan. A sensible change in my view.
[/quote]
Agree with your comments, i think the Sargent not wanting to
play was more about trying to force a move away from Norwich and
not get injured as the offer he has is to Canada i believe.
#Post#: 100087--------------------------------------------------
Re: FA Cup Rule 95
DIR By: olliebcafc
Date: January 14, 2026, 4:58 am
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I appreciate it’s been around for decades but I never quite
understood why players had to be cup-tied. We had loads of
players missing for a semi final against Birmingham last season
because of it. Good change in my view
#Post#: 100090--------------------------------------------------
Re: FA Cup Rule 95
DIR By: Acme Thunderer
Date: January 14, 2026, 7:32 am
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--- Quote from: Claretman link ---
>
> [quote author=Acme Thunderer
link=topic=7590.msg100083#msg100083 date=1768382856]
> [quote author=bruntyboy link=topic=7590.msg100076#msg100076
date=1768355076]
> Other than in respect of non-used substitutes (which is fair
enough) why were these changes made?
>
> What was interesting with the scheduling of the PL fixtures
(with one team not played against until the round of matches on
4th January) it was possible that a player (including players
returning from loans) could potentially play 4 times against the
same opposition in the PL this year.
>
--- End Quote ---
I suspect it is to do with trying to enhance the reputation of
the FA Cup, that is allowing key players to be included in teams
rather than 'resting' them because of big money transfer
speculation. Guehi last Saturday comes to mind, and presumably
his value has not been decreased, as it might have been in
previous seasons, because Palace are no longer in the FA Cup. I
was a bit surprised therefore that Josh Sargent apparently asked
not to play for Norwich last weekend because of transfer
speculation. Presumably too, players will be able to play in the
FA Cup whilst on loan, knowing that they could play for their
parent club if recalled. The change of rule seems to suggest
that a player could end up playing against his former club in a
later round if transferred in the January window, but not if on
loan. A sensible change in my view.
[/quote]
Agree with your comments, i think the Sargent not wanting to
play was more about trying to force a move away from Norwich and
not get injured as the offer he has is to Canada i believe.
[/quote]
Interesting, is it too late for Palace to put in an offer? ;)
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