Arsenal set for League Cup clash with Ipswich under familiar referee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Arsenal faces Ipswich Town in the EFL League Cup on Tuesday. Peter Bankes will officiate the match, marking the third consecutive time he has refereed an Arsenal game in this competition. The EFL confirmed no VAR will be used during the match due to uneven access at the venues. Past instances of VAR not being used during crucial moments have raised concerns about officiating consistency.
- •Arsenal plays Ipswich Town on September 14 in the League Cup.
- •Peter Bankes is the referee for the match.
- •No VAR appointments for this round of the tournament.
- •Bankes officiated Arsenal's last two League Cup matches.
- •EFL restricts VAR use to rounds with complete stadium access.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal get same referee for 3rd League Cup game in a row
"The EFL have confirmed their team of officials for Arsenal’s League Cup match against Ipswich Town on Tuesday, with the notable absence of any VAR appointments.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesThe E...
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