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Chris Rigg goal ruled out by VAR

SUNSunderland0 – 1Brighton & Hove AlbionBHA

Saturday, 14 March 2026 · 2025-26 · 50'

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: BHA Brighton & Hove Albion
Harmed: SUN Sunderland

Fan verdict

Was the final decision right?

One tap, then pick your club. We show how Sunderland fans, Brighton & Hove Albion fans and everyone else answered.

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Officials & their calls

RefereeThomas KirkNot judgedcareer on file: 3 err · 0%VARJohn BrooksCorrectcareer on file: 4 err · 86%Assistant VARWade SmithCorrectcareer on file: 0 err · 100%

What the fans thought

Furious62

3 of 30 comments in the r/soccer post-match thread were angry about the officiating, mostly from Sunderland fans. Main gripes: red card and offside.

“After missing so many clear chances it’s only fitting that the weirdest one of the bunch was the one that went in. Bit of a crazy game, the ref really lost the plot at the end but I think we created enough here to deserv…” · 11 upvotes · BHA fan

“We really need to work out something in the final third, can't seem to break again team down at all. Thought we were the better side for the majority, but doesn't matter if you cant score. Don't want to use it as an excu…” · 9 upvotes · SUN fan

Whole-match mood, not this incident alone.

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