PDFL Handbook 2019-2020

Rules (Cont)

attendance they will be entitled to half match fee plus expenses. In all matches except Finals the secretaries of the Home Club shall notify the Referee/Assistant Referee(s) full match particulars 5 days before the match. Referees must report Clubs which fail to observe this instruction. Where Assistant Referees are not appointed, both Clubs must provide a suitable Club Assistant Referee as provided for in League Rule 2 3. Clubs failing to do so may be fined in accordance with the Fines Tarff.

9. The Match.

Matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game. Matches shall be played to a conclusion, if after 90 minutes the scores are level extra-time of 15 minutes each way shall be

played, if after extra-time the scores are level penalty kicks shall be taken, as set out by the Football Association Limited. There is no provision for replays. Matches abandoned through the fault of the clubs shall be dealt with by the League Board as provided for in League Rule 10. Re- ports of short teams, late starts, abandoned matches, failure to provide Assistant Referees etc. shall be referred to the League Board, who will determine any action that may be required. Substitutions. As provided for in League Rule 20 except the Peterborough & District Football League Cup where a team may name up to 5 substitute Players of whom not more than 3 may be used.

Veterans Only: In the Peterborough Veterans Invitation Cup and Peterborough Veterans Plate, if after 90 minutes the scores are level penalty kicks shall be taken, as set out by the Football As- sociation Limited.

10. Team Colours. Where the colours of the two competing teams are similar, the away team must change. Goal- keepers must wear colours which distinguish them from other players and the Referee. All shirts must be distinctly numbered on the back. Teams failing to comply will be dealt with by the League Board. Where colours clash in a Final both teams shall provide a second strip as provid- ed for in League Rule 19

11. Qualification of Players. A player eligible is one who is a bona-fide registered playing member of a Club as provided for in League Rule 1 8

In any competition, a player shall not play for more than one competing team in the same KO competition during the same season. A player may not return to a lower competition having played in a more senior competition.

A team shall not include more than 3 players who have taken part in any Step 6 or more senior