Number of Players

1
Number of PlayersLaw 3

• Maximum 11 Minimum 7
• Must have Goalkeeper
• Player sent off before match can be replaced by
  named substitute
• Player arriving late can join match with
  permission of referee (does not have to be during
  stoppage)

2
Changing Goalkeepers

• Referee informed of change
• To occur during stoppage
• If not told caution both players
• New goalkeeper has goalkeeper rights whether
  change done properly or not

3
Substitutes

• Must be Nominated before match
• Max of 7 named (subject to competition rules)
• Up to 3 can play
• Friendlies by agreement (else 3)

4
Substitution Procedure

• Referee to be informed
• Only during stoppage
• Takes place at Halfway Line
• Player to leave before substitute enters
• Replaced Player takes no further part in match

5
Unauthorised Substitution

• Stop play
• Caution substitute
• Substitute to leave field
• Restart
• - Dropped ball if more than 11 players
• - Indirect free kick( where ball was ) for
  other infringements

6
The Technical Area

• Bench 1m to each side and up to 1m from the
  touchline
• Number of occupants set by competition rules
• Only one can stand and coach
• All must behave responsibly

7
Fourth Official

• Replaces injured official
• Deals with admin can show added time , but this
  is calculated by referee
• Deals with substitutions
• Informs referee of irresponsible behaviour by
  technical area