Stockport County boss Dave Challinor has criticized the officiating during their 4-1 loss to Bolton Wanderers in the League One play-off final, citing several contentious decisions made by VAR. Challinor was particularly upset with the red card given to Josh Dacres-Cogley, who was sent off for a hair pull on Ibrahim Cissoko inside the box. The penalty was then converted by Ruben Rodrigues to give Bolton their 4-1 lead in the 94th minute. Challinor described the decision as 'an absolute joke' and stated that it would have a significant impact on Dacres-Cogley's career. He also expressed his disappointment with the disallowed goal scored by Adama Sidibeh, which was ruled out for a 'careless foul' on George Johnston. Challinor believes that the decision was unfair and that it would have changed the outcome of the game. The loss marks the second time this season that Stockport County has lost at Wembley Stadium, having previously lost to Luton Town in the EFL Trophy in April.