Where does the linesman stand?
The assistant referee must be in line with the second-last defender, or the ball if it is nearer the goal line, and must always face the field.
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The assistant referee must be in line with the second-last defender, or the ball if it is nearer the goal line, and must always face the field.
A linesman’s flag tells the referee what happened: offside starts with the right hand, and a foul signal includes a slight wave.
VAR is the Video Assistant Referee for 4 key situations. The Premier League has used it since 2019/20, with semi-automated offside from 12 April 2025.