Leeds were controversially disallowed a goal that would have halved the deficit at Hillsborough Leeds were controversially disallowed a goal that would have halved the deficit at Hillsborough

Leeds United had a goal disallowed in bizarre circumstances on Saturday afternoon, as opponents Sheffield Wednesday were deemed to be making a substitution when the ball hit the back of the net.

The unusual incident came in the Championship's early kick-off, a local derby between Yorkshire rivals Wednesday and Leeds.

With the home side leading 2-0, Leeds were desperate to find a way back into the match and gained a free-kick within shooting distance of the Wednesday goal with just 10 minutes remaining.

The home side decided to make a substitution before the kick took place, with Lucas Joao replacing Fernando Forestieri. Here's where it gets odd...

As Forestieri soaked up the applause from the home crowd, making his way off the pitch, the referee blew his whistle to resume play and Leeds took the kick, with Liam Cooper bundling the ball into the back of the net.

Steve Evans was distraught after the match, labelling the decision 'horrendous'

While it was initially given and Leeds' players wheeled away in celebration, the Sheffield Wednesday bench were up in arms and eventually referee Anthony Taylor disallowed the goal, the hosts sealing a 2-0 win.

After the game, Leeds boss Steve Evans told Sky Sports: "That's as bad a decision as you will ever see."

But was it the correct one? Take a look at the full incident in the video at the top of the page and hear how each manager reacted in the videos below.

Carlos Carvalhal says referee Anthony Taylor made the correct decision Carlos Carvalhal says referee Anthony Taylor made the correct decision