Premier League: Semi-automated offside to be introduced in top flight on April 12 following FA Cup tests earlier in season

1 April 2025, 16:08 | Updated: 1 April 2025, 19:30

The Premier League will introduce semi-automated offside technology for the first time on Saturday April 12.

This comes after non-live testing in the league earlier this season, as well as live operation in the FA Cup.

The semi-automated offside technology helps officials place the virtual offside line when analysing tight calls, with the help of player tracking. It also produces virtual graphics for viewers in the stadium and at home.

The Premier League had intended to introduce the technology into top-flight matches after the October or November international breaks this season but those plans were delayed.

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