Leeds vs Wolves ref watch: Three decisions Farai Hallam got wrong, including Brenden Aaronson incident
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Credit: Imago Sat 18 April 2026 17:04, UK Leeds United took another vital step towards survival as they beat Wolves 3-0 at Elland Road on Saturday.It was a wonderful start for the hosts as James Justin’s and Noah Okafor’s goals put Daniel Farke’s side 2-0 up after 20 minutes.From here, Leeds continued to push for a third, and finally got it in the closing exchanges as Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored from the penalty spot.Wolves also came close to pulling a goal back throughout, but fumbled numerous chances, while Karl Darlow also produced a magnificent save.Below, Football Insider has examined referee Farai Hallam’s performance in a crucial victory for Leeds United. ⚽ Leeds United Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Leeds fixture. VISIT THE LEEDS MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Farai Hallam failed to play key Leeds United advantage Leeds were pushing for a third goal midway through the first half after their dominant opening.The Peacocks had a great chance to pull this off around the 30-minute mark when Brenden Aaronson’s touch fell to Jayden Bogle, who was in a great position to charge into Wolves’ box.Brenden Aaronson’s stats vs Wolves Minutes 78Assists 1Passing accuracy 89%Chances created 1Successful dribbles 67%Aaronson had a great game against Wolves.
Credit: FotmobHowever, the referee quickly blew for a foul on Aaronson committed by Ladislav Krejci.Here, Hallam should have played advantage, as it was an excellent chance for Leeds to go further ahead.Nevertheless, the referee did quickly acknowledge his mistake shortly after blowing the whistle.Mateus Mane somehow doesn’t win Wolves dangerous free-kickTowards the end of the first-half, Wolves were looking to get a goal to get them back in the tie.Coming off the bench, Mateus Mane looked to be the Old Gold’s most dangerous asset and was continuously running at the Leeds backline.The youngster was then adamant that he should have won a free-kick when Ethan Ampadu appeared to have fouled the Wolves star as his leg hit his chest.However, the referee then gave the free-kick the other way, robbing the visitors of a good goalscoring chance.This was simply a mistake by Hallam, and deprived Wolves of an opportunity to get back into the game.Andre somehow not booked in late meleeFootball Insider has exclusively revealed that Aaronson’s form could see him targeted in the summer, but he was at the centre of a tasteless incident at the end of the Leeds match.As the game was dying out late, there was a spark between the Wolves and Leeds players.After a challenge, Aaronson pushed Krejci in the back and to the ground, which resulted in a melee between both sets of players.While the Leeds star was later booked for the incident, Andre somehow avoided one, despite being a key figure in the melee.The Wolves player had hold of a Peacocks man at one point, and should have received a caution as a result. 🚨 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Leeds United Insider Access Get the full story from Elland Road and Thorp Arch with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of West Yorkshire.