Brighton defender Pascal Struijk has red card overturned after VAR review
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 10:18 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Pascal Struijk's red card, shown during Brighton's match against Sunderland, has been overturned after a VAR review. Originally issued in the 57th minute for denying a goalscoring opportunity, the decision prompted disbelief from the Brighton players. Upon appeal, the red card was rescinded, allowing Struijk to be available for the upcoming Premier League match against Crystal Palace. Brighton won the match 2-0, maintaining a strong start to the season, and currently sits third in the league, trailing leaders Manchester City by five points.
- •Struijk received a red card after VAR intervention during the Sunderland match.
- •The red card was issued for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity.
- •Brighton won the match against Sunderland 2-0.
- •Struijk will be available for the upcoming match against Crystal Palace.
- •Brighton currently sits third in the Premier League standings.
- 10:18 AMYahoo Sports — Struijk red card after VAR intervention overturned
"The red card controversially shown to Brighton defender Pascal Struijk against Sunderland is overturned.
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