A-League referees could be the first to have the assistance of video replays next season.

Australia is one of 12 countries to have volunteered to take part in a trial, which will see goals, penalties, red cards and mistaken identities reviewed upstairs.

A-League referees could be able to go to the video next season. Credit:Getty Images

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) are looking to implement the technology - as long as it doesn't affect the flow of the game - for the 2017-18 season.

However, Football Federation Australia chief executive David Gallop believes it could make its debut next season in Australia.