Thursday 26 February, 2026 VAR overturns down 17.5%, but verified errors up 30% as BT4Y Data Lab tracks 47+ overturns and rising decision volatility LONDON, UK — 26 February 2026 New analysis of the 2025/26 Premier League season reveals that England’s top flight now averages 4 minutes 12 seconds per VAR review, the longest delay among Europe’s top five leagues. The study, compiled by the sports data team at BettingTips4You.com, also shows that while total VAR overturns have fallen 17.5% season-on-season, the number of Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel-verified errors has risen 30%, increasing from 10 to 13. The findings form part of the site’s ongoing Ref & VAR Insights Data Lab project, which...
