VAR replays will be shown inside the stadium for the first time in the UK this weekend
The FA has confirmed that VAR replays will be shown on big screens inside a stadium for the first time in English football this weekend.
Two FA Cup semi-finals will be played at Wembley this weekend with both fixtures to come under the VAR microscope.
Manchester City face Brighton before Watford and Wolves go head-to-head on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
Replays will be shown on the large screens at either end of the national stadium, allowing fans to see the same angles, slow-motion replays and paused images the referee sees.
Clubs are currently not allowed to show replays of contentious or controversial incidents inside their grounds due to fear of unrest on and off the pitch.
However, this next phase of the VAR trial will beam images to fans inside the 90,000-capacity stadium this weekend.
Andy Ambler, Director of Professional Game Relations said: "The FA Cup has been at the forefront VAR testing process in England and this is the next step in its development.
"One of the main criticisms about VAR from a fan's perspective is that it's not always fully clear what decisions are being considered to those in the stadia.
"For this weekend's semi-finals matches, if a decision is overturned by VAR we will show the usual VAR graphics on the big screen.
"This will be followed by the definitive video clip that provides evidence as to why that decision was overturned."
Ambler added: "A video clip will only be shown on the big screen if the referee's original decision is overturned.
"We believe this will help provide clarity and transparency to fans inside the stadium."
VAR has currently been trialled at Premier League stadiums in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup competitions this season.
It will be rolled out to top flight games from the start of the 2019/20 season after clubs agreed to the move in principle.
Michael Potts is the Sport Editor for Radio Times, covering all of the biggest sporting events across the globe with previews, features, interviews and more. He has worked for Radio Times since 2019 and previously worked on the sport desk at Express.co.uk after starting his career writing features for What Culture. He achieved a first-class degree in Sports Journalism in 2014.
with Bradford City of Culture 2025. One Radio Times reader will win a wonderful trip for four to see The Railway Children. As well as tickets to the show, you will enjoy an overnight stay in a Suite at the four-star Cedar Court Hotel Bradford
With our top four equity release facts you will have a better idea of what’s really on offer and whether it could be right for you.
By entering your details, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy. You can unsubscribe at any time.