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Penalty to Burnley after VAR review

Saturday, 6 December 2025 · 2025-26 · 90'+2'

What happened

The penalty was awarded following a VAR review. 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: No penalty
VAR: VAR overturned
Benefited: BUR Burnley
Harmed: NEW Newcastle United

Fan verdict

Was the final decision right?

One tap, then pick your club. We show how Newcastle United fans, Burnley fans and everyone else answered.

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Officials & their calls

RefereeStuart AttwellErrorcareer on file: 11 err · 59%VARPaul HowardCorrectcareer on file: 1 err · 95%Assistant VARSian Massey-EllisCorrectcareer on file: 1 err · 93%

What the fans thought

Furious67

3 of 33 comments in the r/soccer post-match thread were angry about the officiating, mostly from Newcastle United fans. Main gripes: penalty and red card.

“Some of the most insane refereeing I’ve ever seen. 8 minutes of stoppage time out of a minimum 3 when the penalty took 2 tops.” · 33 upvotes

“We are an embarrassment currently. Burnley will be kicking themselves for the red card otherwise they get at least a point.” · 17 upvotes · NEW fan

Whole-match mood, not this incident alone.

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