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The third round of the FA Cup will mark the debut of Video Assistant Referee technology in the tournament for the current season. However, it will only be utilized in select matches.
Only games played at Premier League ground will use VAR, due to licensing rules which mean that even at stadiums like West Brom’s Hawthorns, where the technology has previously been implemented, VAR will not be used because West Brom are not currently at Premier League side.
Since 2018, the FA Cup has incorporated VAR, which was initially introduced in a trial capacity. However, the tournament has yet to request approval from the International Football Association Board (Ifab) to fully implement it throughout all matches, as it would require extensive installation at various Football League and non-league stadiums.
The Football Association (FA) has faced criticism for creating an uneven application of the game’s rules in the competition.
In response to the complaints received last year, the FA stated that video assistant referees offer extra support to match officials and should be utilized whenever feasible. However, VAR is currently only available in Premier League stadiums due to the necessary infrastructure, personnel, and expenses involved.
The draw for the third round of the FA Cup has been completed.
The FA Cup’s third round draw has been finalized.
Luton Town versus Bolton Wanderers
The match between Shrewsbury Town and Wrexham was played.
3 Arsenal v Liverpool
4 Stoke City v Brighton & Hove Albion
Norwich City will face off against Bristol Rovers in their upcoming match.
Bristol City will face off against West Ham United in a match at West Ham’s home stadium.
The match between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley ended in a 7-0 scoreline.
The match between Fulham and Rotherham United ended in a draw with a final score of 8-8.
The match between 9 West Bromwich Albion and Aldershot Town.
10 Southampton v Walsall
11 AFC Wimbledon v Ipswich Town
The match between Peterborough United and Leeds United ended in a 12-0 victory for Peterborough.
The match between Millwall and Leicester City was the thirteenth game played between the two teams.
14 Watford v Chesterfield
Fifteen matches between Sunderland and Newcastle United.
The soccer match between Sheffield Wednesday and Cardiff City ended with a score of 16.
Seventeen Crystal Palace versus Everton
The match between Middlesbrough and Aston Villa ended in a draw with a final score of 18.
The match between Nottingham Forest and Blackpool was played on the 19th of October.
20 Wigan Athletic v Manchester United
The match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town ended with a score of 21.
The match between Blackburn Rovers and Cambridge United is set to take place on the 22nd of this month.
The match between Gillingham and Sheffield United ended in a draw with a final score of 23.
The match between Swansea City and Morecambe ended in a 24-0 score.
The match between Chelsea and Preston North End ended in a score of 25.
26 Queens Park Rangers v Bournemouth
The match between Coventry City and Oxford United is the 27th game.
The match between Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers ended in a draw with a score of 28.
The game between Brentford and Wolverhampton Wanderers resulted in a tie, with a score of 28.
On the 29th match day, Plymouth Argyle will face off against Sutton United.
The match between Maidstone United and Stevenage is scheduled for the 30th.
The match between Newport County and Eastleigh on the 31st.
On the 31st, Newport County will face off against Eastleigh.
Birmingham City vs Hull City at 32
The third round of matches is scheduled for January 5-8.
Source: independent.co.uk
