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Should Ipswich’s Diop have seen red vs Forest

Ref Watch takes a closer look at Issa Diop's challenge on James McAtee in the 1-1 draw between Ipswich and Nottingham Forest and Friday and asks whether the referee was correct in deeming it as a yellow card offence.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 11:38 AM
Should Ipswich’s Diop have seen red vs Forest
Key Things to Know
  • Ref Watch assessed whether Ipswich's Issa Diop should have been sent off against Nottingham Forest.
  • The controversial foul centered on whether Diop denied a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
  • Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest played to a 1-1 draw.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sky Sports' Ref Watch analyzed a controversial foul by Ipswich Town's Issa Diop during their match against Nottingham Forest. The incident raised questions over whether Diop should have received a red card for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.

The Premier League fixture ended in a 1-1 draw between Ipswich and Nottingham Forest, moving Forest out of the relegation zone. Managerial reactions following the match included contrasting views on the decision.

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