"There will be traditionalists upset by the idea of the semi-finals being at Wembley," said Barron. "So will some fans of clubs who would have to travel a long way to London, and we appreciate that it's not necessarily an ideal situation.

Is the FA Cup semi-final between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa being shown on TV? It’s nearly time for the main event every Aston Villa and Crystal Palace fan has been yearning for as the two teams commence battle under the famous arch at Wembley Stadium this Saturday.