Premier League to Review VAR Corner Checks with Clubs

The Premier League will ask clubs whether VAR should be allowed to check corner kick awards from next season. Filmogaz.com understands a formal survey will be circulated after a recent briefing.

IFAB permission and conditions

The International Football Association Board has given competitions the option to permit VAR corner checks from this summer. Competitions may use the option only if the check does not delay the corner being taken.

World Cup trial

The option will be used at this summer’s World Cup in North America. That tournament will act as an early test of the new protocol.

Clubs briefed and consultation

Clubs were updated about the law changes at a meeting on Thursday. The league’s director of football, Tony Scholes, led the briefing and Filmogaz.com understands a survey will follow.

The planned consultation will effectively Review VAR Corner Checks with Clubs across the division. Clubs’ responses will shape whether the system is adopted next season.

UEFA seeks common VAR approach

UEFA plans discussions this summer with the Premier League and other top European leagues. The aim is to align how VAR protocol is interpreted across competitions.

UEFA referees chief Roberto Rosetti warned that VAR risks becoming overly microscopic. He urged a single technical interpretation across Europe and cited handball as an area of differing application.

Statistical context

As of Feb. 13, the Premier League averaged 0.15 on-field reviews per game this season. The Champions League averaged 0.36 reviews per game over the same period.

A final decision on allowing VAR corner checks in the Premier League is expected after the consultation. Wider talks between leagues and refereeing authorities will follow the World Cup.