Everton secures victory over Ipswich, VAR denies second goal
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Everton claimed a 1-0 win against Ipswich at Hill Dickinson on September 19, as Thierno Barry's deflected goal was the match's only score. Despite Barry's efforts, VAR intervened to rule out what appeared to be a legitimate second goal for Everton. Ipswich played with ten men following a red card, complicating their chances to even the score. Everton’s performance reflected a struggle for consistent quality throughout the match.
- •Everton wins 1-0 at Hill Dickinson against Ipswich
- •Thierno Barry scores the only goal of the match
- •VAR disallows Barry's second goal
- •Ipswich played the match with ten players
- •Match held on September 19
- 4:26 PMThe Guardian Sport — Everton hold off Ipswich thanks to Thierno Barry goal despite VAR controversy
"After the trials and tribulations of the transfer window Everton can be content to reach the international break unbeaten and up to fifth courtesy of victory over Ipswich. David Moyes, and Pro Ref, will also be relieved that another controversial call from a video assistant referee did not determine the outcome. Thierno Barry decided a close-fought contest that turned decisively in Everton’s favour when Abdul Fatawu was sent off for simulation, his second bookable offence, in the 67th minute. Barry had earlier had a second goal ruled out after an offside Brennan Johnson was deemed to have interfered with Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton’s ability to save a ball he made no attempt to save and was nowhere near saving. Unlike the Manchester derby, however, referee Stuart Attwell’s decision would not prove decisive. Continue reading...
"Thierno Barry settled a match largely devoid of quality with a deflected effort as Everton beat Ipswich 1-0 at the Hill Dickinson, with VAR intervening to deny the Toffees forward what looked to be a legitimate second goal.
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External links- The Guardian SportSep 19, 2026, 4:26 PMEverton hold off Ipswich thanks to Thierno Barry goal despite VAR controversy
After the trials and tribulations of the transfer window Everton can be content to reach the international break unbeaten and up to fifth courtesy of victory over Ipswich. David Moyes, and Pro Ref, will also be relieved that another controversial call from a video assistant referee did not determine the outcome. Thierno Barry decided a close-fought contest that turned decisively in Everton’s favour when Abdul Fatawu was sent off for simulation, his second bookable offence, in the 67th minute. Barry had earlier had a second goal ruled out after an offside Brennan Johnson was deemed to have interfered with Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton’s ability to save a ball he made no attempt to save and was nowhere near saving. Unlike the Manchester derby, however, referee Stuart Attwell’s decision would not prove decisive. Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—Everton beat 10-man Ipswich despite VAR interference to deny Barry
Thierno Barry settled a match largely devoid of quality with a deflected effort as Everton beat Ipswich 1-0 at the Hill Dickinson, with VAR intervening to deny the Toffees forward what looked to be a legitimate second goal.
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