Story perspectives

EFL Rejects VAR Challenges Amid Goal-Line Tech Debate

4/22/2026

Summary

Story summary

The English Football League (EFL) clubs rejected VAR proposals allowing head coaches to challenge on-field decisions.
At a meeting, Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) presented the Football Video System (FVS), which lacks video officials.
The EFL comprises 72 clubs and currently relies only on goal-line technology.
A June vote will decide League One's adoption of goal-line technology.
The Canadian Premier League is trialing FVS and related rules this season.

1 of 1

Story summary

The English Football League (EFL) clubs rejected VAR proposals allowing head coaches to challenge on-field decisions.
At a meeting, Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) presented the Football Video System (FVS), which lacks video officials.
The EFL comprises 72 clubs and currently relies only on goal-line technology.
A June vote will decide League One's adoption of goal-line technology.
The Canadian Premier League is trialing FVS and related rules this season.