English soccer will use semi-automated offside technology for the first time in the fifth round of the FA Cup at the start of March.

The offside rule is one of the most fundamental principles of professional soccer. While seemingly straightforward in theory, however, it remains a consistent source of controversy and debate ...

Semi-automated offside technology will be used in English soccer for the first time at seven FA Cup fifth round matches staged in Premier League stadiums next month, the FA said on Thursday.