EFL clubs reject VAR challenge system for Championship

The English Football League (EFL) said Tuesday that clubs have rejected the chance to use a video assistant referee challenge system in the Championship next season. Football Video Support -- a version of VAR which is used in other sports -- was proposed by Professional Game Match Officials at the EFL's annual meeting in March. FVS would provide managers with two reviews per match, with the referee presented with different camera angles at a monitor by the side of the pitch. The manager would keep a review if successful. However, the move was opposed by the majority of clubs following a subsequent EFL survey. "Following a recent consultation with Clubs, the League can confirm that there will be no introduction of further technology to support Match Officials in the @SkyBetChamp for the 2026/27 season," the EFL said in a statement. "The consultation found that a significant majority