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Rule changes…

Changes to Rules that will come into affect in the
2021 - 2022 season.

Substitutions
There is confirmation of implementing a rule which will allow teams to have nine
substitutes in a matchday squad. That's a rise from seven to nine substitutions, which will
undoubtedly help the league's top teams, who have bigger squads. This move also gives
youngsters the chance to be part of a matchday squad and go a step closer to breaking
into the first team.

"Subject to Rule L.28A, in any league match, a club may include in its team sheet up to
nine substitute players of whom not more than three may take part in the league match
subject to the conditions set out in Law 3 of the Laws of the Game,” read the statement.

VAR
Referees will be required to use the pitch-side monitor, anytime a subjective judgment has
to be made next season, rather than relying on the VAR. However, in a decision that may
LEAGUE PLATE FIRST ROUND annoy fans, the authorities decided against allowing spectators to hear the talks between
referees during a VAR review.

Handball
The arm is specified for handball for the very first time in the Laws of the Game, with
authorities previously defining handball as the use of the entire arm. There is further
clarification of the rules of attacking handball. Although not modified, a goal-related
handball must be one of the following three:

Handball followed by a goal
Handball, then a pass, and then a goal.
A handball falls to a teammate who passes the ball, resulting in a goal.

Penalty Kick
A goalkeeper who moves off his line before a penalty kick is taken will only be penalized if
the penalty is stopped by the keeper. The penalty kick will not be retaken if it is missed
wide, off the post or bar, or knocked over, regardless of whether or not the goalkeeper
moves.