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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Philip Duncan

Will there be VAR in the Championship next season? Here’s how EFL clubs voted

EFL
  • English Football League Championship clubs have rejected the introduction of a video assistant referee (VAR) challenge system for the upcoming season.
  • The proposed Football Video Support (FVS) system would have granted managers two reviews per match, with successful challenges not counting against their allocation.
  • The decision to oppose the system followed an EFL survey where a majority of clubs expressed their disapproval.
  • Goal-line technology is set to continue in the Championship, with potential for its extension to League One pending a vote in June.
  • A recent survey by the Football Supporters’ Association indicated that three-quarters of Premier League fans are against VAR, citing reduced enjoyment and spontaneous goal celebrations.

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EFL clubs make decision over VAR challenge system in Championship next season

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