Goal-line technology to be used at all play-offs for first time

Goal-line technology will be used at all EFL play-off fixtures this season for the first time.

League One and League Two Clubs are preparing for the introduction of the technology at their stadiums, with the technology now being incorporated at matches across all three divisions.

This year's semi-finals will run from Thursday May 10 to Friday May 18, with every game adopting Hawkeye technology while also being available to watch live on Sky Sports.

The EFL committed to introducing the new technology at the semi-final stage following its successful use in previous play-off finals staged at Wembley. It has also been deployed in the regular Championship campaign.

Goal-line technology will assist referees and their assistants in making crucial decisions where there is doubt as to whether or not the ball has crossed the line at all play-off matches across all three divisions following a successful introduction into the Sky Bet Championship at the start of the season.

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The first leg between Charlton Athletic and Shrewsbury Town will kick-start the run of 12 live EFL games in nine days live on Sky Sports, with all finals taking place at Wembley from Saturday May 26 through to Monday May 28.

EFL chief executive Shaun Harvey said: "We are extremely aware of the difficult decisions facing match officials on any given match day, and we welcome the impact GLT is having to help PGMOL officials to make the right calls, even in the tightest of situations.

"Goal-line technology has been a welcome and significant addition to the Championship throughout the 2017/18 season, playing an important role in the outcome of the campaign.

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"It is therefore appropriate that the technology is incorporated into all Play-Off matches across all three divisions of the EFL given the magnitude of the outcome of every single game at this time of the season."

PGMOL managing director Mike Riley said: "This is a huge step forward for the EFL. Anything that can help match officials get to the correct decision has to be welcomed and we are pleased to see Goal-line Technology introduced for these crucial Play-Off matches."