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FA Cup third round won't feature VAR in any matches


Published on 2025-01-09 14:05:18 - MSN
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  • The FA Cup third round (stream all games live on ESPN+, U.S. Only) gets underway on Thursday -- but VAR won't be used in any of the ties. VAR was introduced into the FA Cup in the 2017-18 season starting in the third round -- but only in ties when a Premier League club was at home "due to the infrastructure,

The FA Cup third round will not feature the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in any of its matches, as reported by the Daily Mail. This decision stems from the fact that not all participating clubs, particularly those from lower divisions, have the necessary infrastructure to support VAR technology. The English Football Association (FA) has opted for consistency across all games, choosing to forgo VAR entirely rather than having it available only at some venues. This approach aims to maintain fairness and uniformity in the competition, although it has sparked some debate regarding the potential impact on match decisions and the overall quality of officiating.

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