Premier League release statement after Sunderland goal controversy vs Nottingham Forest

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(Credit: Imago) Fri 24 April 2026 22:30, UK The Premier League have spoken out after Sunderland saw a goal controversially ruled out during their 5-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest on Friday night. Forest comprehensively beat Sunderland to make it back-to-back wins in the Premier League, but they almost saw their clean sheet slip through their grasp. ⚽ Nottingham Forest Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Nottingham Forest fixture.

VISIT THE FOREST MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Nordi Mukiele deemed to have obstructed Matz SelsBallard thought he had got his team on the scoresheet just after the hour mark, when he headed home from close range following a scramble from a set piece. England then overturned his original decision and ruled the goal out, and the Premier League’s Match Centre account on X has now explained his reasoning. #SUNNFO – 61’ VAR OVERTURNAfter VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of goal to Sunderland.Referee announcement: “After review, Sunderland No.20 commits a tripping offence on the Nottingham Forest goalkeeper.

Final decision is a disallowed goal and a free…— Premier League Match Centre (@PLMatchCentre) April 24, 2026 View Tweet Their statement suggested that England’s review of the situation saw him rule the goal out for a “tripping offence” against Sels, with a free-kick subsequently awarded to the hosts. Elliot Anderson escapes punishment for Nottingham ForestEngland enjoyed a busy night as Forest destroyed Sunderland, as he dished out seven yellow cards across the 90 minutes.