17.03.2026 10:24
The decision of referee Thomas Bramall in the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Leeds United sparked significant controversy. In the stoppage time of the first half, Leeds United player Gabriel Gudmundsson received his second yellow card from Bramall. However, the referee forgot to show the red card after the second yellow. After realizing his mistake following protests, the referee showed Gudmundsson the red card 30 seconds later and sent the player off. The match ended 0-0.
A referee error in the Premier League, the most-watched football league in the world, made headlines. The decision of referee Thomas Bramall during the match between Crystal Palace and Leeds United sparked controversy.
SHOWED A SECOND YELLOW, FORGOT THE RED
In the stoppage time of the first half, Leeds United player Gabriel Gudmundsson received his second yellow card from referee Bramall. However, the English referee forgot to show the red card that should have followed the second yellow.
PLAYER DID NOT LEAVE THE FIELD
Seeing that the red card did not come, Gudmundsson continued to stay on the field without leaving the game. Crystal Palace players, noticing this mistake by the referee, surrounded him, protesting the situation.
REALIZED HIS MISTAKE 30 SECONDS LATER
After the protests, Thomas Bramall realized his mistake and called Gudmundsson over about 30 seconds later, showing him the red card this time and sending the player off.
THE MATCH ENDED GOALLESS
The match ended in a 0-0 draw, with Crystal Palace in 14th place with 39 points, while Leeds United was in 15th place with 32 points.