Sports News Report
League: EPLSport: SoccerCountry: EnglandCategory: Video

Webb supports VAR decision on Botman's challenge against Jackson

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 4:56 PM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Webb supports VAR decision on Botman's challenge against Jackson
Summary

Howard Webb, the Premier League referees' chief, stated that Sven Botman's challenge on Nicolas Jackson was a "high-end reckless challenge". However, he endorsed the video assistant referee's decision not to issue a red card during the match. Webb's comments come amid ongoing discussions about VAR's role in such incidents within the league. No further actions or reviews related to the incident have been announced as of now.

Source Links
Yahoo SportsBBC Sport
Key Details
  • •Webb described Botman's challenge as reckless.
  • •VAR opted not to intervene with a red card.
  • •Discussion around VAR's role continues in the Premier League.
Latest Updates
  • 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Webb backs VAR over Botman challenge on Jackson
  • 4:56 PMBBC Sport — Webb backs VAR over Botman challenge on Jackson
What they're saying
"

Premier League referees' chief Howard Webb says Sven Botman's challenge on Nicolas Jackson was a "high-end reckless challenge" but backed the video assistant referee's decision not to intervene for a red card.

"

Premier League referees' chief Howard Webb says Sven Botman's challenge on Nicolas Jackson was a "high-end reckless challenge" but backed the video assistant referee's decision not to intervene for a red card.

Related Teams & Leagues
EPLSoccer

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days