Penalty to West Ham United after VAR review (WHU 2–2 BHA, 45'+1')

Refereeing CallCorrectKMI panel ruling

WHUWest Ham United2 – 2Brighton & Hove AlbionBHA

Matchweek 19 · Tuesday 30 December · Referee Michael Salisbury · VAR Stuart Attwell

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: West Ham United
Harmed: Brighton & Hove Albion

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Matchweek 19 match centre & commentary · Premier League
Every VAR and referee error in the 2025-26 Premier League (BBC Sport, via ModernGhana) · BBC Sport

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