Charlton Athletic manager Lee Bowyer has revealed that he believes that the Championship would benefit from the introduction of VAR following his side's recent 2-0 defeat to Wigan Athletic.

The Addicks, who achieved promotion to the second-tier earlier this year via the play-offs, could have moved level on points with Leeds United and Swansea City with a victory over the Latics last Saturday.

However, Bowyer's side instead delivered an underwhelming performance at the DW Stadium, which allowed Wigan to clinch all three points via a brace from defender Chey Dunkley.

As a result of this setback, Charlton dropped down to eighth in the Championship standings.

Whilst the Addicks were far from their best against the Latics, they could have been awarded a penalty during the clash when Naby Sarr had his shirt tugged in the area.

Speaking to London News Online about whether he would like to see video technology introduced in the Championship, Bowyer said: "Why not?

"If it it's that important that they get the right decision in the Premier League, then why is it not as important in our division?

"You've got teams that are trying to get into the Premier League.

"Financially, it would be great for our club to get in there.

"Why should they have a different set of rules to us, because they have.

"They have a different set of rules to what we've got.

"Our officials haven't got the help that the Premier League officials have got.

"Why should that happen?

"That's not right.

"At the end of the day, everybody should be treated the same.

"If you're going to have this VAR then just spread it around so everyone gets it."

Charlton will be looking to get back to winning ways in the Championship on Saturday when they host Leeds at The Valley.

The Verdict

With VAR being used week-in, week-out in the Premier League this season, Bowyer has every right to be frustrated about why it hasn't yet been introduced at Championship level.

When you consider just how competitive the second-tier is, it would not be at all surprising if an error by a referee ends up costing a side dearly.

Therefore, providing that the use of technology continues to help out the officials in the top-flight, Championship clubs should push for its inclusion next season.