Monday 14 September 2015 12:36, UK
The Football League admits it is looking into the benefits of goal-line technology but claims currently it would not be 'financially viable'.
Clubs in the Premier League use the Hawkeye system to establish if the ball has crossed the line, theoretically eliminating contentious decisions.
But while the Football League use a system for finals at Wembley the costs of implementing it at all 72 clubs would be prohibitive.
"The Football League supports the principle of goal-line technology, using it at our five Wembley finals and during Capital One Cup matches played at Premier League grounds," said a Football League spokesperson.
"However, the cost of implementation at all 72 Football League clubs would be significant and there is not a financially viable solution available at this time.
"We fully appreciate the benefits provided by goal-line technology and will continue to discuss possible league wide solutions."
The issue came up again over the weekend when Blackburn were denied a point after Grant Hanley's effort crossed the line late on in their 2-1 defeat at Craven Cottage.
The Scotland international looked to have levelled the scores six minutes from time despite Jamie O'Hara's best efforts to hook the ball clear.
Neither the referee nor his assistant spotted the ball clearly over the line prompting Rovers boss Gary Bowyer to call for the Football League to fall into line with their top-flight rivals.
"Hopefully this is an opportunity for the powers that be to make the game better," he said after the match.
"Why should you only have it in just one league? Cricket don't just have it in one game, tennis not just at Wimbledon. They are open-minded."
