UCL Handbook 2015 2016

If Clubs are level on points, goal difference will be used to decide the final group positions. In the event of the goal difference being equal the final group positions shall be determined by the Club which has scored the most goals. In the event of this not determining the final group positions, the Club which has the better playing record against the other Club(s) in their head to head Competition matches will determine the final group positions. If this does not determine the final group positions, and impacts on the team(s) eligible to progress to the knock out stage of the competition, a play-off game will be arranged, with extra time and penalties if necessary.

The draw for the knock out stage of the competition will be made by the Board.

Games in the knock out stage other than the final to be played on the ground of the team drawn first. If scores in these games are level after 90 minutes, extra time will be played. If scores still level then the match will be decided by penalties.

Final to be staged on neutral ground with extra time and penalties to decide the winners if required.

3 Requirements on Winning Clubs

The winning Clubs shall comply with League Reserve/Under 21 Rule 18.

4 Gate Receipts/Proceeds of Matches

A gate may be taken at all KO Cup matches if the club wish. The League shall take the proceeds of the Final Ties and shall be responsible for meeting the expenses of the ties.

5 Player Eligibility All players must be registered with the Registration Secretary as per Rule 8 of the League Reserve/Under 21 rules. If the Competition(s) are arranged on a knock out basis then no player shall play for more than one Club in the same KO Competition during the same season. No player who has played two or more rounds in the League KO Cup will be eligible to play in either of the Reserve/Under 21 Sections Competition thereafter in the season. This includes playing as substitute. If the Competition is initially arranged in geographical divisions then a player may play for more than one Club in the group stages of the Competition, providing he is transferred in accordance with League Reserve Rule. Once the Competition has advanced to the knock out stages then no player shall play for a Club unless he has already played in the group stages for that Club, or unless he has not previously played at any stage of the Competition for any Club in that season. No player who has played two or more rounds in the League KO Cup will be eligible to play in either of the Reserve/Under 21 Sections

Competitions thereafter in the season. This includes playing as substitute. Substitutes may be used, as provided for in League Reserve/Under 21 Rule 10G

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