VAR errors rise in Premier League’s first half, panel reports
The Premier League’s independent Key Match Incidents Panel has found an increase in Video Assistant Referee errors during the first half of the season. The panel recorded 13 mistakes, mostly due to missed interventions where VAR failed to correct on-field decisions. Despite the rise, the overall number of errors is still lower than in previous years. The panel reviews key incidents weekly to assess both referee and VAR performance.
Match highlights
- The panel recorded 13 VAR errors in the first half of the Premier League season, up from 10 at the same stage last season.
- Most errors (11 out of 13) were missed interventions, where VAR did not advise a review of incorrect decisions.
- Incorrect interventions by VAR dropped from three last season to two this season.
- The number of VAR overturns declined from 57 to 47, showing a stricter application of the “clear and obvious” rule.
- High-profile matches affected include Liverpool vs Bournemouth, Chelsea vs Fulham, and Brentford vs Manchester United.
