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EFL Clubs Reject VAR Challenge System for Championship Next Season
A majority of clubs opposed the move after an EFL survey, while goal-line technology will remain in the Championship next season.
- On Tuesday, the English Football League confirmed clubs rejected a video assistant referee challenge system for the 2026/27 Championship season. The decision ends consideration of the proposed technology.
- Professional Game Match Officials proposed the Football Video Support system during the EFL's annual meeting in March, which would have granted managers two reviews per match. Successful challenges would not count against allocations.
- A Football Supporters Association survey found more than 97 per cent of respondents oppose VAR, with more than 90 per cent disagreeing it improved matchday experience. Goal-line technology will continue in the Championship.
- The League confirmed the rejection after an EFL survey showed a majority of clubs opposed the system. The decision prioritizes existing officiating standards over new technology introduction.
- Potential extensions to League One remain under consideration, pending a vote on fully costed proposals scheduled for June. The decision leaves room for future technology adoption in lower divisions.
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The clubs of the English Championship vote against the introduction of the VAR. Thus, the league remains a special case in European comparison.
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The Independent (US)EFL clubs make decision over VAR challenge system in Championship next season
The introduction of the system was opposed by the majority of clubs following a subsequent EFL survey.
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Total News Sources24
Leaning Left5Leaning Right2Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Left
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- 46% of the sources lean Left
46% Left
L 46%
C 36%
R 18%
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