The 2024/25 FA Cup has opted not to use VAR for the third and fourth rounds to bring uniformity across the competition, alleviating frustrations regarding inconsistent technology usage. Fans and teams, especially from lower divisions, welcomed this change, as prior years saw variations in VAR application dependent on venue. Starting from the fifth round, however, VAR will be reinstated for all matches, ensuring its presence in the latter stages of the tournament for fairness.
The decision was made to ensure that the same rules were applied for every team across the competition, addressing previous complaints about the sporadic use of VAR.
While VAR is yet to be used in the 2024/25 FA Cup, it will be utilized in the fifth round and beyond regardless of venue.
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