Incorrect VAR Decisions Impact Scottish Premiership Clubs, St Mirren Worst Affected

The Scottish Premiership season has been marred by controversy, with a total of 26 incorrect VAR decisions reported in the latest figures covering pre-split matches. St Mirren was the team worst affected by incorrect calls in the third quarter, with a total of 10 decisions deemed to be incorrect between early February and mid-April.

The independent review panel monitoring the performance of VAR highlighted the errors, which included penalties wrongly awarded to both Celtic and Hearts in a match that ended with a 2-0 victory for Hearts. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers was later handed a touchline ban for his comments about the officiating in that game.

Rangers also fell victim to incorrect decisions, with midfielder Dujon Sterling wrongly sent off in a match against Aberdeen and a penalty wrongly awarded against them in a game against Kilmarnock. Hibernian also had reason to be frustrated after a penalty was not awarded to them in a match against St Johnstone.

Hearts, on the other hand, were the main beneficiaries of incorrect calls in the latest round of fixtures, with three decisions going in their favor. Motherwell also had a penalty wrongly denied to them in a match against Aberdeen.

Overall, the prevalence of incorrect VAR decisions in the Scottish Premiership has raised concerns about the accuracy and consistency of officiating in the league. Fans and teams alike will be hoping for improvements in the future to ensure fair and just outcomes in matches.