PDFL Handbook 2021 - 2022

weekend, the game will be switched to the ground of their opponents if their ground is available. In the case of any dispute, the Fixture Director will determine the date and venue for the tie to be played. 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 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. Reports 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

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 Association Limited.

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

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 18

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 Saturday team shall not include more than 3 players who have taken part in any Step 6 or more senior competition matches during the current season unless a period of 14 days has elapsed since they played.

Except by prior permission of the Board, a Saturday team may have a maximum of 2 players only, who have played more than 15 PDFL competition matches for a first team or highest team in membership of the League, in that season.

Except by prior permission of the Board, a Sunday team may have a maximum of 2 players only, who have played more than 10 PDFL competition matches for a first team or highest team in membership of the League, in that season.

Semi - final and Final: No player shall be allowed to play in a semi - final or final unless he has played a league game or in an earli- er round for that team or unless special permission is granted by the League Board. NOTE: If a player transfers away from that team/Club then his previous record becomes invalid. Should he return to the Club he must participate in another League game or earlier round before competing in any semi - final or final. Postponed, Drawn and Abandoned matches: In cases of postponed, drawn, abandoned or replayed matches only those players shall be allowed to play who are eligible on the date originally fixed for the tie to be played, except a player who has been sus- pended who may play following the expiry of any suspension. Any Club contravening this Rule will be struck out of the compe- tition and may be fined in accordance with the Fines Tarff. Where a team is removed from the completion the opposing team shall be awarded a walkover. Failing to Fulfil Fixture Any Club refusing to play or failing to complete the match against the team with whom it has been drawn within the time stat- ed, shall be struck from the competition and fined in accordance with the Fees Tariff. Where a team is removed from the com- petition the opposing team shall be awarded a walkover.

Team Sheets. As provided for in League Rule 21

Match Day Results. As provided for in League Rule 21

Match Expenses In all rounds of the Saturday Competitions, except for the finals, the home club shall be responsible for all costs and the pay- ment of match officials. The away team to contribute £30 to the home team to cover their share of the overall costs. In all rounds of the Sunday Competitions, except for the finals, all expenses are to be equally shared between both teams.

Violation of Knock Out Cup Rules