Semi-automated offside technology to be used in FA Cup ahead of planned Premier League introduction - Technology will be used at seven fifth-round ties taking place at Premier League grounds.

Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will be active across all eight ties in the fifth round of this season’s FA Cup. This will include in-stadium VAR announcements where match officials will announce their final decision in relation to reviewed incidents to provide improved clarity and understanding for spectators and viewers.

Peter Walton has called on the FA to look at introducing VAR earlier in the competition after seeing a number of key incidents affected across the