Championship Clubs Reject Video Review System

Clubs in England's Football League Championship have voted against introducing a simplified video review system for the 2026-27 season, opting to maintain the status quo in officiating technology for the second tier.

The English Football League confirmed the decision on Tuesday following a consultation with its 24 Championship clubs. The proposed Football Video Support system, presented by Professional Game Match Officials at the EFL's annual meeting in March, would have allowed each manager two challenges per match. Under the model, a coach could request a review by signaling to the fourth official, prompting the referee to view alternative camera angles on a pitchside monitor. Successful challenges would not deduct from a team's allocation, aiming to minimize disruptions compared to the full Video Assistant Referee system used in the Premier League.

A significant majority of clubs opposed the introduction, citing concerns over the potential impact on match flow, fan experience and implementation costs. "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 Sky Bet...