- Location
- Beckenham, Kent
- Country
England
1. VAR Interventions: The threshold for VAR intervention is now higher. VAR will only step in if there is “no doubt” the on-field referee made a clear mistake. This aims to reduce stoppages for marginal calls.
2. Referee’s Call: The principle of “referee’s call” means the original decision will stand unless VAR can clearly prove a mistake. This reduces the frequency of replays for borderline decisions.
3. Refereeing Transparency: The Premier League Match Centre will post near-live explanations of VAR decisions on social media and display more replays and explanations in stadiums.
4. Stoppage Time Reduction: Time added for goal celebrations will only start counting after 30 seconds, reducing stoppage time. For example, six goals could mean three minutes less stoppage time.
5. Set-Piece Obstruction: Attacking players who obstruct opponents at set-pieces will face stricter penalties, potentially leading to more free-kicks against them.
6. Handball Law Changes: The handball rule is relaxed; players don’t have to keep arms rigidly by their sides. Handball penalties will be given less harshly, and non-deliberate handballs leading to a penalty will not automatically result in a booking.
7. Penalty Rules: The ball must be on or over the center of the penalty spot during a penalty. Encroachment will only be penalized if it impacts the play or the kicker’s chance.
8. Ball Retrieval: Ball boys and girls can now hand the ball to goalkeepers for restarts, but the multiball system remains for outfield players.
9. Substitute Warm-Ups: Teams can now have up to five substitutes warming up simultaneously, an increase from three.
10. New Ball: The Nike Flight ball, featuring Aerowsculpt technology, will be used this season for truer flight.
What do you think of the new rules/changes coming in this season?
2. Referee’s Call: The principle of “referee’s call” means the original decision will stand unless VAR can clearly prove a mistake. This reduces the frequency of replays for borderline decisions.
3. Refereeing Transparency: The Premier League Match Centre will post near-live explanations of VAR decisions on social media and display more replays and explanations in stadiums.
4. Stoppage Time Reduction: Time added for goal celebrations will only start counting after 30 seconds, reducing stoppage time. For example, six goals could mean three minutes less stoppage time.
5. Set-Piece Obstruction: Attacking players who obstruct opponents at set-pieces will face stricter penalties, potentially leading to more free-kicks against them.
6. Handball Law Changes: The handball rule is relaxed; players don’t have to keep arms rigidly by their sides. Handball penalties will be given less harshly, and non-deliberate handballs leading to a penalty will not automatically result in a booking.
7. Penalty Rules: The ball must be on or over the center of the penalty spot during a penalty. Encroachment will only be penalized if it impacts the play or the kicker’s chance.
8. Ball Retrieval: Ball boys and girls can now hand the ball to goalkeepers for restarts, but the multiball system remains for outfield players.
9. Substitute Warm-Ups: Teams can now have up to five substitutes warming up simultaneously, an increase from three.
10. New Ball: The Nike Flight ball, featuring Aerowsculpt technology, will be used this season for truer flight.
What do you think of the new rules/changes coming in this season?