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Everton receive final verdict as Brennan Johnson controversy splits Premier League panel

Everton saw Thierno Barry's goal ruled out against Ipswich Town in the Premier League after Brennan Johnson was judged to be offside by VAR

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 9:47 AM
Everton receive final verdict as Brennan Johnson controversy splits Premier League panel
Key Things to Know
  • A Premier League panel narrowly backed a VAR decision to disallow an Everton goal with a 3-2 vote.
  • The panel ruled Johnson was offside and interfering with Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton.
  • Everton still won the match 1-0 against Ipswich thanks to an 11th-minute goal from Barry.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A Premier League Key Match Incidents panel narrowly supported a VAR decision to disallow an Everton goal against Ipswich Town by a 3-2 vote. Striker Barry appeared to head Everton further in front, but referee Stuart Attwell was advised by VAR to rule out the strike after Johnson was deemed offside and interfering with goalkeeper Christian Walton.

Everton went on to secure a 1-0 victory over Ipswich courtesy of Barry's 11th-minute goal. Despite the ruling, Everton defender James Tarkowski called for officials to be granted more discretion and common sense when deciding if a goalkeeper realistically had a chance to make a save.

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