Full List: New EPL rules to be introduced in 2026/27 season
Below is the complete breakdown of the new rules set to govern the Premier League during the upcoming campaign: Enforced Off-Field Stoppages for Injury Treatment In an effort to minimize gamesmanship and lingering stoppages, any player who receives medical assessment or treatment on the pitch must leave and remain off the field of play for a minimum of 60 seconds after play has restarted.
Challenges on goalkeepers will be penalised where an attacking player makes a clear action with no intent to play or challenge for the ball, which results in contact that impacts the ability of the goalkeeper to play or challenge for the ball.
Five-Second Countdown for Restarts and Possession Reversals To accelerate the pace of play, referees will apply a strict 5-second countdown on throw-ins and goal kicks when a player is clearly delaying the restart.
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