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They've given us drama, agony, fairytales and often pure chaos, but FA Cup replays will be no longer after world's oldest knockout competition received a major shake-up on Thursday.
Following an agreement between the FA and the Premier League, it was announced that replays will be scrapped from next season in what is a major blow to football purists.
We've already seen replays scratched away over recent years, with them no longer taking place from the fifth round onwards ever since the 2018-19 campaign.
Yet, they've regularly provided a lifeline for lower league clubs, while replays have also given us some of the most memorable moments the game has ever seen.
In light of Thursday's announcement, Mail Sport takes a look at the top 10 FA Cup replays of all-time.
FA Cup replays will be scrapped from next season in a major revamp of iconic competition
Manchester City are the FA Cup holders after they beat Manchester United 2-1 last June
The true magic of the FA Cup is that no matter the pedigree, form, or league of a club, anything can happen across 90 minutes and that was the case in February 1998.
Barnsley, in the midst of their sole and ultimately miserable Premier League campaign, managed to shock a Man United team that would go onto complete the Treble 15 months later.
Following a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, a strong United team just couldn't cope with a vociferous Oakwell crowd, with the lesser-spotted Scott Jones, only playing for the hosts due to a major injury crisis, scoring a memorable brace to write himself into club folklore.
Sir Alex Ferguson was magnanimous in defeat as his side - which included Peter Schmeichel, David Beckham and Andy Cole - were overwhelmed by Barnsley as he hailed their supporters as 'being like a 12th man'
Barnsley's Scott Jones scored a dramatic double as his side humbled Man United in 1998
The Tykes helped to stun a United team that included the likes of Peter Schmeichel (right)
Back in the days where replays had no limit, Sheffield Wednesday and Arsenal played against each other in five matches, before this third round tie in 1979 was finally settled.
Then-Third Division Wednesday held First Division Arsenal to 1-1, 1-1, 2-2 and 3-3 draws, with the clash finally settled via a 2-0 victory to the Gunners.
Each game was memorable for several reasons, but iconic footage of the original game is best remembered for Arsenal goalkeeper Pat Jennings being subjected to a barrage of snowballs from supporters in treacherous conditions at Hillsborough.
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It took Arsenal five attempts to beat then-Third Division Sheffield Wednesday back in 1979
John Aldridge is best known for his legendary goalscoring exploits for Liverpool and the Republic of Ireland, but his only managerial role at Tranmere Rovers - where he ended his playing career with 138 goals in 243 games - was similarly filled with achievements.
The Wirral-based side developed a knack of causing cup upsets, reaching the League Cup final in 2000, while they made it to the FA Cup quarter-finals in two successive years despite playing in the second tier at the time.
But, in February 2001, Aldridge's side found themselves 3-0 down at half-time to Glen Hoddle's Southampton and it could have been worse, with the Saints missing a series of gilt-edged chances.
However, Aldridge rallied his troops and Tranmere completed a stunning comeback against the Premier League side as four second half goals took them to the next round where they faced Liverpool in a money-spinning tie.
Tranmere completed a seemingly improbable comeback against Southampton back in 2001
We've not been short of epic FA Cup comebacks down the years and this fourth round replay had it all.
Tottenham raced into a 3-0 lead and when Man City's Joey Barton was sent off for his behaviour at half-time, it seemed as if Spurs would canter to victory.
However, an almost improbable fight back, which included a last-gasp winner from John Mackem after goals from Sylvain Distin, Paul Bosvelt and Shaun Wright-Phillips, left Kevin Keegan 'speechless' as his side bounded into the fifth round.
Man City secured a stunning turnaround in their fourth round replay against Spurs in 2004
Tottenham had led 3-0 at half-time of the tie, but had no answer to their 10-man opponents
