Goal-line technology to be used in EFL play-offs

It's become a staple part of the game for Premier League and Championship clubs but had yet to be rolled out to the lower leagues in England.

However, ahead of the play-offs, which will start from Thursday May 10, both League One and League Two teams have begun installing the technology in their stadiums. 

The move comes after 'Hawkeye' was very successful in the play-off finals at Wembley last season, helping the referees see whether the ball has crossed the line when their vision has been impaired. 

About the change, 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.

"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."