EFL confirms talks over using VAR at Sunderland's League One play-off final
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The Black Cats face Wycombe Wanderers at Wembley next Saturday as they look to secure promotion to the Championship at the fourth attempt.
Sunderland have never taken part in a game in which video technology has been used by referees, and this crucial fixture could yet be the first.
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Hide AdIt has already been decided that the Championship final will use VAR, but a final decision has yet to be taken for the League One and League Two showpiece fixtures.
Goal line technology will be used for both.
A statement released by the EFL on Thursday evening said: "The EFL confirms that VAR will be used for the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 29 May (KO 4:30pm).
"Discussions remain ongoing regarding VAR being used in the Sky Bet League One and League Two play-off finals."