New 2026-27 English football laws: five-second restarts, 10-second subs and a goalkeeper ‘tactical timeout’ penalty
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New 2026-27 English football laws: five-second restarts, 10-second subs and a goalkeeper ‘tactical timeout’ penalty
The 2026-27 English football season begins with major timing changes aimed at reducing stoppages. Here’s what’s new: five-second countdowns, 10-second substitutions, a one-minute injury treatment requirement, and a penalty involving outfield players when play is stopped for a goalkeeper incident.
By Sammy Muraya