Premier League to introduce semi-automated offside technology from April 12

Semi-automated offside technology is set to be introduced into the Premier League on April 12. File picture: Mike Egerton/PA

Semi-automated offside technology will be introduced in Premier League matches from April 12, the league has announced.

The technology, which was originally intended to be introduced after one of the autumn international breaks in October or November, eventually made its debut in English football in seven of the eight fifth-round FA Cup ties at the start of March.