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Harry Wilson goal ruled out by VAR

Wednesday, 7 January 2026 · 2025-26 · 45'+5'

What happened

VAR reviewed the goal and it was disallowed. The decision does not appear among the errors the KMI panel logged for 2025-26, which means the panel voted it correct.

On the pitch: Goal
VAR: VAR overturned
Benefited: CHE Chelsea
Harmed: FUL Fulham

Fan verdict

Was the final decision right?

One tap, then pick your club. We show how Fulham fans, Chelsea fans and everyone else answered.

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Officials & their calls

RefereePeter BankesNot judgedcareer on file: 8 err · 58%VARJohn BrooksCorrectcareer on file: 4 err · 86%Assistant VARGary BeswickCorrectcareer on file: 1 err · 91%

What the fans thought

Grumbles17

3 of 181 comments in the r/soccer post-match thread were angry about the officiating, mostly from Chelsea fans. Main gripes: red card and penalty.

“Or actually try to play football and make a tackle. If you make an honest attempt to win the ball **inside the box** you either win the ball or you get a yellow and a penalty, so then you get a chance to save the penalty…” · 24 upvotes · CHE fan

“They couldve been in CL spot already if wasnt for the bulls*** offside call the previous game and the chokejob vs Palace last year.” · 1 upvotes

Whole-match mood, not this incident alone.

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