Ballard was shown a red card by referee Paul Tierney in the 24th minute after a VAR check, with Sunderland leading 1-0 through Nordi Mukiele's 17th-minute header. This is the second time this season that Tolu Arokodare has had his hair pulled; Michael Keane was also red-carded for a similar incident in January. According to The Independent, Wolves fans chanted 'it's not football anymore', deriding the decision.
Wolves equalised in the 54th minute when Santiago Bueno headed home, and both sides had chances for a winner, but the match ended 1-1. Sunderland remained 12th in the table after the draw, while Wolves, already relegated, ended a run of three matches without a goal. It is unclear whether Sunderland will appeal the red card.
it's not football anymore