Premier League clubs have rejected Wolves' bold bid to scrap Video Assistant Referees (VAR).
Wolves formally submitted a resolution to the Premier League in May, calling for VAR to be removed in 2024/25.
That triggered a vote at the end-of-season Annual General Meeting (AGM) of top-flight clubs.
In order for the motion to pass, 14 of the 20 Premier League teams needed to vote in favour.
However, Wolves were only club to do so with the other 19 teams voting to keep it in place.
However, improvements will be made to to the system, including in-game announcements which will see referees explain post-VAR decisions to supporters in stadiums and a reduction in delays.
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It was also reaffirmed that semi-automated offsides will be introduced in the autumn.
A Premier League statement read: " Premier League clubs today voted in favour of continuing to operate VAR in the Premier League.
"While VAR produces more accurate decision-making, it was agreed that improvements should be made for the benefit of the game and supporters.
"As part of thorough discussions at the Annual General Meeting, it was agreed that PGMOL, the Premier League and clubs all have important roles to play in improving the system and its reputation.
"As part of ongoing work to improve VAR, six key areas were focused on as part of discussions with clubs:
- Maintaining a high threshold for VAR intervention to deliver greater consistency and less interruptions to the flow of the game.
- Reducing delays to the game, primarily through the introduction of semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) and the maintained high threshold for VAR intervention.
- Improving fan experience through a reduction in the delays, in-stadium announcements from referees after a post-VAR change of decision and where possible, an enhanced offering of big screen replays to include all VAR interventions.
- Working with PGMOL on the implementation of more robust VAR training to improve consistency, including an emphasis on speed of process while preserving accuracy.
- Increasing transparency and communication around VAR – including expanded communications from Premier League Match Centre and through broadcast programming such as "Match Officials Mic’d Up".
- The delivery of a fan and stakeholder VAR communication campaign, which will seek to further clarify VAR’s role in the game to participants and supporters.
"It was confirmed in April that Semi-Automated Offside Technology will be introduced in the autumn of 2024.
"The technology will provide quicker and consistent placement of the virtual offside line, based on optical player tracking, and will produce high-quality broadcast graphics to ensure an enhanced in-stadium and broadcast experience for supporters.
"The Premier League and PGMOL will continue to lobby IFAB to allow greater flexibility in the Laws of the Game to allow live video and audio broadcast during VAR reviews."
VAR was introduced to the English top-flight at the beginning of the 2019/20 season in order to help referees with key decisions.
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But it's proved to be a consistent source of controversy since it was brought into the Premier League amid a number of contentious and inconsistent decisions.
It has been a huge talking point this season with Nottingham Forest making the headlines with a stunning statement hitting out at the officiating in their 2-0 defeat at Everton in April, the club accusing VAR official Stuart Atwell of supporting relegation rivals Luton.
Arguably, VAR's most controversial appearance this season came during Tottenham's 2-1 home win against Liverpool.
Luis Diaz scored for the Reds but the goal was incorrectly ruled out for offside amid replays that showed he was onside.
The PGMOL released the audio from the VAR room at Stockley Park that showed the blunder, which was described as a 'significant human error'.
Wolves - who listed nine reasons why they believe VAR should be scrapped - said in a statement that they were disappointed their proposal had been knocked back.
In a statement, Wolves said: "While we are disappointed with the outcome of the vote on the future of VAR at today’s Annual General Meeting, we acknowledge and accept the decision made by our fellow clubs and we are reassured that the Premier League is taking the concerns of clubs and supporters seriously.
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"We welcome the commitment to improve VAR, particularly in areas that address delays, consistency, and fan experience. While we still believe that Premier League football would be superior without VAR, we think that these improvements are crucial for the integrity of the game and for enhancing the overall matchday experience for our supporters.
"Wolves remain committed to working closely with the Premier League and PGMOL to ensure that VAR continues to evolve and better serve the interests of football. We appreciate the efforts being made to address the issues that have been highlighted and look forward to seeing these positive changes implemented."