Summary
Refereeing mistakes in the Premier League have increased this season, with more errors by referees and the video assistant referee (VAR) compared to last year. The Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel reported a rise in missed calls and incorrect decisions, although some improvements have been noted.
Key Facts
- Refereeing and VAR errors are up to 54 this season, compared to 44 at the same point last season.
- The total number of mistakes, including both on-field errors and missed VAR interventions, is currently 70 after 30 games.
- There have been 18 VAR errors so far this season, equaling last season's total with a quarter of the season still left.
- Incorrect VAR reviews have slightly decreased from four to three.
- Missed VAR interventions and on-field errors have increased to 15 and 25, respectively.
- Arsenal, Chelsea, and Brentford were affected by missed penalty decisions in recent matches.
- A second yellow card error for Leeds United's Gabriel Gudmundsson will be reviewable by VAR from next season.
- VAR interventions have decreased from 89 to 83, and delay times have improved by 25% this season.
