MX23RW : Saturday, April 6 16:08:34| >> :600:347668:347668:

FA Cup VAR replays to be shown on big screen at Wembley

FA Cup VAR replays to be shown on big screen
© Reuters
A replay of the decision will be showed on the big screens at Wembley.

Replay footage will be shown on Wembley's big screens during this season's FA Cup semi-finals and final if a decision is overturned via the Video Assistant Referee system.

The Football Association say in such cases "the definitive video clip" providing evidence of why the decision was overturned will be shown, which it believes will "help provide clarity and transparency to fans inside the stadium".

The semi-finals take place this weekend, with Manchester City facing Brighton on Saturday and Watford playing Wolves on Sunday. The final will be held on May 18.

"One of the main criticisms about VAR from a fan's perspective is that it's not always fully clear what decisions are being considered to those in the stadia.

The FA's director of professional game relations Andy Ambler said on thefa.com: "VAR will be in operation for both semi-finals and the final. Furthermore, alongside the PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited), we are trialling additional communications on VAR by using the big screens inside Wembley Stadium.

The screens at Wembley will show replays of VAR but only  if a decision is overturned
The screens at Wembley will show replays of VAR but only if a decision is overturned (Nick Potts/PA)

"For this weekend's semi-finals matches, if a decision is overturned by VAR we will show the usual VAR graphics on the big screen. This will be followed by the definitive video clip that provides evidence as to why that decision was overturned. But a video clip will only be shown on the big screen if the referee's original decision is overturned.

"We believe this will help provide clarity and transparency to fans inside the stadium.

"The FA Cup has been at the forefront VAR testing process in England and this is the next step in its development."


VAR - Click here for more stories

Share this article now:
Wolverhampton Wanderers full-back Matt Doherty celebrates scoring against Shrewsbury Town in their FA Cup fourth round replay on February 5, 2019
Read Next:
Matt Doherty backs Wolves for FA Cup glory
>

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Select and display your favourite team's news and scores in this panel

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Select and display your favourite team's news and scores in this panel
Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool33257175205582
2Manchester CityMan City32262483216280
3Tottenham HotspurSpurs322111060342664
4Arsenal31196665392663
5Chelsea32196755342163
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd32187761431861
7Leicester CityLeicester33145144644247
8Wolverhampton WanderersWolves32138114039147
9Watford32137124747046
10Everton32127134542343
11West Ham UnitedWest Ham32126144148-742
12Crystal Palace33116163943-439
13Bournemouth33115174461-1738
14Burnley33106174060-2036
15Newcastle UnitedNewcastle3398163143-1235
16Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton3196163246-1433
17Southampton3289153653-1733
18Cardiff CityCardiff3284202861-3328
RFulham3345243076-4617
RHuddersfield TownHuddersfield3335251963-4414

Subscribe to our Newsletter


Transfer Talk Daily
Match previews - twice weekly
Morning Briefing (7am UTC)
Ultra close-up image of Kevin De Bruyne [NOT FOR USE IN ARTICLES]Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Select and display your favourite team's news and scores in this panel
Login, I already have my ad-free pass
Log in to customise Sports Mole
Buy ad-free access (show me the options)
Buy monthly ad-free access for £1.20/month
Buy yearly ad-free access for £12 (2 months free)
Settings - Logout - Manage your account
Settings - Logout - Manage your account