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In Behind the Whistle, former Premier League referee Chris Foy looks back at a series of key match decisions from the EFL’s latest competition.
Behind the Whistle aims to give supporters of EFL clubs an insight into decision-making considerations and clarify certain calls on how the rules of the game are interpreted.
As part of Sky Sports’ regular coverage after matchday, Foy is here to guide you through some officiating issues in the EFL…
Coventry City 2-1 Hull City
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Charlie Hughes’ tackle on Coventry’s Norman Bassette was deservedly awarded a penalty, but was the defender lucky not to receive a second yellow card?
event: Possible penalty (Coventry City) and possible second yellow card (Hull City)
Decide: Penalty kick (Coventry), no second yellow card (Hull City)
Foy says: “The referee received two penalties here.
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Sky Bet Championship highlights between Coventry City and Hull City
“Firstly, the Hull City defender had nothing to complain about when the penalty was awarded as he mistimed the tackle and did not make any contact with the ball, causing the opponent to stumble.
“Although he had already received a yellow card, the tackle did not meet the threshold for a second yellow card – it was not reckless and the player was moving away from the goal, so it was not an obvious goal scoring opportunity denied. So, the point Kicking the ball carelessly is the right choice.”
Preston North End 1-1 Leeds United
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Is Preston’s Ben Whiteman lucky not to have been sent off for a second yellow card after challenging Leeds United’s Jayden Bogle?
event: Possible second yellow card (Preston)
Decide: No second yellow card (Preston)
Foy says: “Preston North End’s number four was very lucky to stay on the pitch and he escaped a second yellow card for a tackle on Leeds United’s number two.
“Although the tackle was not malicious, his foot followed the ball and caught the opponent’s ankle with his studs.
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Sky Bet Championship match highlights between Preston North End and Leeds United
“The nature of the challenge was reckless as it lacked consideration for the opponent and, although a yellow card had been received, it was likely that a second warning would be issued.
“In my opinion the right decision was to show the second yellow card and eject the Preston player from the pitch.”
Stoke City 2-2 Cardiff City
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Cardiff City’s Anwar El Ghazi equalized in a 2-2 draw with Stoke City, but was the forward offside when he put the ball into the back of the net?
event: Goal and possible offside (Cardiff City)
Decide: Goal, no offside (Cardiff City)
Foy said: “When Cardiff City’s No. 8 took the shot, ‘all the world’ it looked like the player who tapped the ball at the back post was in an offside position.
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Highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Cardiff City.
“Thanks to the replays we could see that Stoke’s number 16 was actually playing alongside him.
“Recognizing this in real time is challenging given the congestion in the penalty area and the fact that the assistant referee has to be level with the penultimate defender. It is a testament to his awareness and excellent judgment that the goal scorer was recognized because he was present and the assistant was correct The earth kept his banner.
Shrewsbury Town 1-4 Wycombe Wanderers
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Shrewsbury had a goal disallowed in the 4-1 loss to Wycombe, with John Marquis involved in the build-up resulting in the forward being found offside, which was the right decision
event: Goal, possibly offside (Shrewsbury Town)
Decide: Goal disallowed for offside (Shrewsbury Town)
Foy said: “This was another example of the assistant referee showing first class awareness and judgment when a Shrewsbury Town goal was disallowed.
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Highlights from the Sky Bet League One match between Shrewsbury and Wycombe.
“Once Shrewsbury’s No. 3 fired, all eyes were on the two strikers rushing towards goal. Although the eventual scorer, No. 14, looked just off to the side, No. 27 was slightly ahead of him. , and was in an offside position when the ball went in. “When the No. 27 touched the ball before the No. 14 scored, he affected the game, so the assistant referee correctly raised the flag. “
Bromley 0-0 Port Vale
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Port Vale’s Jayden Stockley was denied a goal after his diving header against Bromley appeared to go over the line but there was no goal in League One or Two Line technique without a goal?
event: Possible ball over the line (Port Vale)
Decide: – No goals scored (Port Vale)
Foy said: “It was an unfortunate incident for Port Vale, they should have scored.
“In League One and Two, since there is no help from goal-line technology, and in the rapid development stage of the game, the assistant referee determines whether the entire ball has crossed the entire goal line, which brings challenges to the assistant referee.
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Highlights from the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Cardiff City.
“In this particular incident there was clear evidence from replays that the ball did cross the goal line and a key indicator was how far away from the goal the Bromley defender was standing.
“While the decision was not a direct live decision and the assistant referee’s vision may have been affected by players in the area, ultimately the decision should result in a Port Vale goal.”
