THE SPFL has announced new rules on the use of substitutes ahead of the 2020/2021 season.
They say in early Septempber, they wrote to clubs in the Championship, League 1 and League 2 in regards to the use of the possible use of five substitutes in a game. This has been rolled out across many major leagues, including the Scottish Premiership, since the pandemic.
The vote had to be approved by 75% of all clubs and was passed in League 1 and League 2 but rejected by the Championship.
That means that in every Scottish league, aside from the Championship, five substitutions are allowed as opposed to the traditional three.
As a result, the following rules regarding the use of substitutes in SPFL matches will be in place this season:
Premiership - up to five substitutes, Championship-up to three substitutes, League 1 - up to five substitutes, League 2 - up to five substitutes, all Play-Off Matches - up to three substitutes (one additional in any extra time), Betfred Cup Matches - up to five substitutes (one additional in any extra time), Challenge Cup Matches - up to five substitutes (one additional in any extra time).
A spokesman for the SPFL said: “In line with last season, FIFA has allowed each league to determine its own rules regarding the use of substitutes for Season 2020/21, due to Covid-19. As a members’ organisation, it is important that the clubs in each Division decide issues such as this for themselves.”
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