Handball not given in the buildup to an own goal

on-field handball call correct; goal correctly awarded

What the panel ruled · posted 2026-09-09

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Panel verdict · upheld · Manchester United 5-2 Ipswich · MW2

The argument, 56th minute: handball not given in the buildup to an own goal.

The panel backed C. Pawson 4:1 — one of five disagreed. VAR's non-intervention backed 4:1 too.

“Maguire's arms are within his bodyline meaning that the contact with his right arm was accidental and not a punishable handball offence given that Maguire was not the goal scorer. The shot was clearly off target and then deflected in via the defender for a clear own goal.”

Flagged on the day (30 Aug) · ruled by the panel eight days later (8 Sep).

Counts and votes only · no accuracy figure · fair to the referee