Semi-automated offside technology to be used in English football for first time - The technology will be used at all the ties hosted at Premier League stadiums, with the Preston v Burnley tie the one exception.

Semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) will be used in a competitive English football matches for the first time during the FA Cup fifth round in March. The technology will be used in seven of the eight fifth round ties,

The Premier League's new semi-automated VAR offside technology (SAOT) will be used for the first time in the FA Cup fifth round.