Semi-automated VAR offside to debut in FA Cup

The Premier League's new semi-automated VAR offside technology (SAOT) will be used for the first time in the FA Cup fifth round.

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English football to use semi-automated offsides for first time

Semi-automated offside technology will be used in English domestic football for the first time during the fifth round of the FA Cup.
BBC News - 5h
Semi-automated offside aid for VAR to be trialled in FA Cup fifth round

PGMOL happy with improvements to delayed technology Seven of eight FA Cup ties are at Premier League grounds Semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) is to be trialled in the FA Cup fifth round ...
The Guardian - 22h
Inter Miami to face Atlas in Leagues Cup debut

The 2025 Leagues Cup will kick off with reigning champions Columbus Crew facing Toluca and Inter Miami hosting Atlas, according to Tuesday's schedule announcement.
ESPN - 2d
Rashford makes Villa debut in Spurs FA Cup tie

Marcus Rashford made his debut for Aston Villa on Sunday, coming on as a substitute against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup fourth round.
ESPN - 3d
'I'm happy it was like that' - so was FA Cup better without VAR?

The debate over the use of technology in football is nothing new - but in the FA Cup fourth round its absence has provided a frequent talking point.
Yahoo Sports - 3d
Plymouth stun Liverpool in FA Cup giant-killing

Watch highlights as the Championship's bottom side Plymouth Argyle knock out Premier League leaders Liverpool with a hard-fought victory in the FA Cup fourth round.
BBC News - 4d
Blackburn Rovers v Wolves: FA Cup – live

Fourth round tie gets under way at 12.30pm (GMT) Get in touch: contact Daniel on email with your thoughts I’m looking forward to seeing how Amario Oswald Gerardo Cozier-Duberry get on today. ...
The Guardian - 4d
'I'm happy it was like that' - so was FA Cup better without VAR?

The debate over the use of technology in football is nothing new - but in the FA Cup fourth round its absence has provided a frequent talking point.
BBC News - 4d
'Not Fergie time, offside time' - Leicester rue lack of VAR as Man Utd progress

Ruud van Nistelrooy says his Leicester side were beaten not in "Fergie time, but offside time" as Harry Maguire's controversial late winner sends Manchester United into the FA Cup fifth round.
BBC News - 5d