Semi-automated offside technology will make its debut in English football in seven of the eight FA Cup fifth-round ties.
The technology will be used at all the ties hosted at Premier League stadiums, with the Preston v Burnley tie the one exception.
A statement issued on Thursday morning confirmed the Premier League would look to introduce the technology in its competition later in the season.
Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will be active across all eight ties in the Fifth Round of the 2024-25 Emirates FA Cup.
New Semi-Automated Offside Technology will also be used live for the first time in competitive English football matches.
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) February 13, 2025
The Premier League hopes SAOT will reduce the length of offside checks by an average of 31 seconds.
VAR will be used at all eight ties, a joint statement from the Premier League, the Football Association and Professional Game Match Officials Ltd confirmed.
