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Brighton defender Pascal Struijk is shown a red card at Sunderland.

Premier League panel split over Sunderland v Brighton controversy

Rob Jones checks the pitch-side monitor.

Premier League confirm new VAR stance ahead of Ipswich Town v SAFC

Football fans are frustrated with the sport's commercialisation

Football fans' top 20 biggest gripes

Sunderland’s hidden Europa League stadium rules explained as Stadium of Light checks emerge

Sunderland’s hidden Europa League stadium rules explained after checks

With VAR delays continuing to frustrate football fans, Snickers has teamed up with former Burnley FC manager Sean Dyche to launch the world's first VAR spa.

Premier League loses 19 HOURS of game time to VAR delays

Nilson Angulo. Pic by Chris Fryatt

Ref Watch delivers Nilson Angulo red card verdict after Man Utd fury

Ashley Williams makes red card claim after Nilson Angulo with Bruno Fernandes during Sunderland vs Man United

Ashley Williams makes red card claim after Angulo with Bruno Fernandes

Sunderland winger Chemsdine Talbi

Chemsdine Talbi delivers dressing room reaction to Wolves draw

'Extreme' – Howard Webb told to change rule after controversial Dan Ballard red card during Wolves vs Sunderland

Howard Webb told to change rule after controversial Ballard red card

Sunderland red card row continues as Jay Bothroyd and Dermot Gallagher disagree over Dan Ballard decision

Sunderland red card row continues as Bothroyd and Gallagher disagree

Paul Tierney dismisses Dan Ballard for violent conduct

Sunderland rocked by suspension blow after red card shown v Wolves

VAR intervened to disallow a Sunderland goal on Friday night. Pic by Chris Fryatt

Ref Watch duo deliver verdict on disallowed Sunderland goal

Regis Le Bris by Chris Fryatt.

Régis Le Bris explains what's going wrong with Sunderland defensively

AFCON final controversy erupts as Sunderland duo Habib Diarra and Chemsdine Talbi learn new outcome

AFCON final controversy erupts as Sunderland duo learn new outcome

Stuart Attwell was in the thick of it on Tuesday.

Premier League panel admit VAR error after Sunderland moment

Yankuba Minteh scores for Brighton

Premier League release image explaining Sunderland offside call
Sunderland were disallowed a goal early in the second half against Brighton
Phil Smith

Newcastle United's Dan Burn (left) and Sunderland's Brian Brobbey battle for the ball during the Premier League match at the Stadium of Light.

Where Régis Le Bris’ Sunderland would be without VAR mistakes

Referee Anthony Taylor speaks with Granit Xhaka and Reinildo Mandava of Sunderland.

Referee chosen for Sunderland's FA Cup 5th round clash with Port Vale

James Copley: Leeds United fans hated Sunderland’s tactics at Elland Road - which means they worked

Leeds United fans hated Sunderland’s tactics - which means they worked

The new FIFA, IFAB and VAR changes that could impact Sunderland and Premier League rivals next season

The new FIFA, IFAB and VAR changes that could impact Sunderland

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

RLB delivers verdict on Sunderland draw and referee controversy

Vitality Stadium

Premier League release statement explaining Sunderland penalty call

Raul Jimenez scores for Fulham

Premier League release official statement on Fulham penalty decision

Former SAFC & Leeds star surprised by VAR call after 'nasty' incident

"Should've been" Alan Shearer reacts to Ballard challenge vs Brighton

Sunderland hailed on Match of the Day as Danny Murphy and Joe Hart left stunned by Enzo Le fee masterclass

Danny Murphy and Joe Hart left stunned by Enzo Le Fee masterclass

Bournemouth protest at the Stadium of Light

Premier League release official statement on Bournemouth red card
Sunderland came from 2-0 behind to beat Bournemouth at the Stadium of Light
Phil Smith

Granit Xhaka celebrates. Pic by Frank Reid

Why Sunderland weren't awarded a penalty against Everton

Keith Hackett calls out Mike Dean after VAR denies Sunderland penalty vs Manchester United

Keith Hackett calls out Mike Dean after VAR denies Sunderland penalty

Danny Collins criticises referee over Bertrand Traoré decision as Sunderland denied key call at Old Trafford

Danny Collins criticises referee over Traoré call as Cats denied

Mark Halsey explains Stuart Atwell and VAR drama during controversial Sunderland penalty decision

Halsey explains VAR drama during controversial Sunderland pen decision

‘Wrong call’ – Keith Hackett blasts VAR after Sunderland penalty overturned vs Man United

Hackett blasts VAR after Sunderland penalty overturned vs Man United

Sunderland defender Reinildo

Sunderland hit with major suspension blow in Aston Villa clash

Nottingham Forest referee analyst Mark Clattenburg

Clattenburg delivers clear verdict on Crystal Palace’s penalty appeals

Burnley had a goal disallowed in the first half at Turf Moor. Pic by Chris Fryatt

Premier League release official statement on disallowed Burnley

The Premier League season kicks off on Friday night

The VAR changes and interesting new refereeing directives now in place

Robert Jones

Premier League confirm match officials for Sunderland vs West Ham

The LED screen displays a message from VAR which reads "Checking Goal, possible offside during the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final match between Sheffield United and Sunderland at Wembley Stadium on May 24, 2025 in London, England. This weekend's EFL play-off matches at Wembley will all kick-off one minute late, to raise awareness for the âEvery Minute Mattersâ campaign, which aims to encourage people to learn CPR. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

7 things Sunderland will now face that they didn't in the Championship

Referee Chris Kavanagh looks at the Video Assistant Referee screen prior to disallowing a goal scored by Harrison Burrows of Sheffield United.

Keith Hackett slams VAR after Sunderland vs Sheffield United drama

Keys slams crucial VAR decision during Sunderland's comeback win

Wilson Isidor's behind-the-scenes celebrations and Watson's £198m goal

Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris

Régis Le Bris reveals Sunderland VAR meeting ahead of play-off final

Tickets, VAR, referees, TV coverage and kick-off time confirmed

Samuel Barrott will referee Newcastle United versus Brentford in the Carabao Cup. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Will VAR be in use during Sunderland vs Sheffield United?

Sunderland fans in action at the Stadium of Light as the Black Cats booked their place at Wembley in dramatic circumstances. Photo by Chris Fryatt.

Wembley ticket details, VAR info plus date and kick-off time confirmed

Will VAR be in use during Sunderland's Championship play-off campaign?

Will VAR be in use during Sunderland vs Coventry in the play-offs?

Will VAR be in use during Sunderland's Championship play-off campaign?

Will VAR be in use during Sunderland's Championship play-off campaign?

"This clock is losing a second every billion years, I want my money back'. AI generated image.

Here's how to promote a £3m clock

Clinton Morrison

Morrison blasts EFL officials after bizarre Wilson Isidor incident

FA announce major rule change that could impact Sunderland matches

Rivals plot transfer raid as Leeds boss reveals 12 'apology' letters

Sky pundits discuss big officiating calls after Leeds draw

Sunderland supporters backing their team at the Stadium of Light

Sunderland vs Newcastle: VAR, referee, tickets, streaming and TV info

Ex-referee slams officiating standards after three Sunderland mistakes

EFL confirm VAR play-off plans

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