Yahoo Sports· 1d ago· 1 min read
FA to trial new goalkeeper injury rule across English football this season
The Football Association (FA) has confirmed that English football will introduce a new goalkeeper injury trial for the 2026/27 season .
They have received approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB).
The initiative is backed by the FA, Premier League, English Football League, Women’s Super League, National League and Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL).
It is aimed at reducing time-wasting and ensuring matches maintain a higher tempo.
Under the new trial, if play is stopped because of a goalkeeper injury, the manager or head coach must immediately nominate an outfield player to leave the field.
That player will not be permitted to return until at least one minute after play has restarted.
The rule is designed to discourage teams from using goalkeeper treatment breaks as…
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