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Tottenham to complain over Bogle tackle in Leeds win
Leeds beat Tottenham 1-0 at Elland Road, ending a five-game winless run in the Premier League.
The main talking point was a first-half tackle by Leeds defender Jayden Bogle on Tottenham forward Mathys Tel.
Bogle caught Tel on the Achilles, and Tel was substituted before half-time.
A lengthy VAR review did not lead to a pitchside review or a red card, though former officials said Bogle was fortunate to stay on the field.
Tottenham plans to file a formal complaint with Pro Ref over the decision, which is due to be reviewed by the Key Match Incidents Panel.
The incident came a week after Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta was sent off for a similar challenge on a Tottenham player.
Leeds United beat Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 at Elland Road, with Noah Okafor scoring the winner in the 79th minute.
Tottenham said they would make a formal complaint to Pro Ref over Leeds defender Jayden Bogle’s challenge on Mathys Tel.
Bogle caught Tel on the back of the ankle during the first half, but was not sent off after a lengthy VAR review.
Tel returned to the pitch but was substituted before half-time.
Former officials disagreed with the decision, while Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he had confidence in the referee.
- Who
- Leeds United beat Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham plans to complain about Leeds defender Jayden Bogle’s challenge on Mathys Tel.
- What
- Leeds won 1-0. The decision not to send Bogle off prompted a dispute.
- When
- Saturday, 7 November 2026.
- Where
- Elland Road, Leeds.
- Why
- Tottenham said it would complain because Bogle was not sent off after catching Tel on the back of the ankle.
Tottenham Hotspur
Match officials
Aspect
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham planned a formal complaint to Pro Ref over the decision not to send Bogle off.
Match officials
The officials did not send Bogle to the pitchside monitor, and the challenge was deemed reckless rather than serious foul play.
Assessment of the challenge
Tottenham Hotspur
Former referee Mike Dean said the tackle was “100 per cent a red”; Darren Cann said Bogle was fortunate to remain on the pitch.
Match officials
The decision was not to issue a red card.
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was sent off for a foul on Micky van de Ven in a match against Tottenham.
Bogle caught Tel on the back of the ankle; after a VAR review, no red card was given, and Tel was substituted before half-time.
Noah Okafor scored the goal that gave Leeds a 1-0 win.
Tottenham said it would submit a formal complaint to Pro Ref over the decision.
- Final score
- Leeds United 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur
- Winning goal
- Noah Okafor, 79th minute
- Challenge
- Jayden Bogle on Mathys Tel
- VAR review
- Four minutes, according to Sky Sports
- Complaint
- Tottenham planned to complain to Pro Ref
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What people are saying
Bogle's challenge meets the criteria for serious foul play as he endangers the safety of an opponent
100 per cent a red
I have big confidence in the referee.
There’s no replacement for this winning feeling
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#LEETOT - 34’ The referee’s call of no red card to Bogle for the challenge on Tel was checked and confirmed by VAR. VAR: “I'm confirming the on-field decision of no red card. There’s a lack of speed going into the challenge and he’s stepping into the tackle. Confirming a