# Young Boys Edimilson Fernandes red card controversy

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/young-boys-edimilson-fernandes-red-card-controversy
> Updated: 2026-10-28T12:00:47.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

During a Swiss Super League match against FC St. Gallen, Young Boys player Edimilson Fernandes received a red card in the 78th minute following a VAR consultation. Although the referee initially saw no foul, the dismissal was issued after reviewing the footage. The decision drew criticism from analysts.

The Swiss Football Association later acknowledged that the red card was a mistake, stating the correct decision should have been a yellow card and a direct free kick. However, an appeal by Young Boys to overturn the two-match suspension was rejected. The association ruled that disciplinary authorities cannot review factual referee decisions unless there is an obvious error like player misidentification. Consequently, Fernandes will miss matches against FC Zürich and FC Luzern.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Young Boys appeal against Edimilson Fernandes suspension fails

Young Boys' appeal to reduce Edimilson Fernandes' two-match suspension was rejected, despite the Swiss Football Association admitting the original red card was a mistake.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/young-boys-appeal-against-edimilson-fernandes-suspension-fails

### 2026-10-24: Young Boys defeat FC St. Gallen 2-0 amid VAR controversy

Young Boys beat FC St. Gallen 2-0 in the Swiss Super League, though the win was marred by a controversial VAR red card for Edimilson Fernandes and the absence of coach Gerardo Seoane.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/young-boys-defeat-fc-st-gallen-2-0-amid-var-controversy

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