UCL Handbook 2017 2018

KNOCK-OUT COMPETITION RULES CONTINUED

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 Sections Competition thereafter in the season. This includes playing as substi- tute. 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 Rule 6.4. Once the Competi- tion 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 Sections Competitions thereafter in the season. This includes playing as substitute. Any Club playing an unregistered or otherwise ineligible player or players shall be liable to a fine in accordance with the Fines Tariff and at the discretion of the Board may also be removed from the Competition. In addition, for matches played during the geographical divisions stage of the Competition, the Board may deduct any points gained by the Club playing the ineligible player and/or order the match in which an ineligible player competes to be replayed on such terms as the Board decide Unless special arrangement is made with the Competition Secretary, kick off time for all Saturday matches shall be 3.00 p.m. Kick off time for midweek matches under floodlight will be 7.45 p.m. unless mutually agreed by the two Clubs and notified to the Fixture Director 14 days in advance of the match. If a Club does not have a valid floodlight grid they will be required to find an alternate ground or play on their oppo- nents ground so that the competition is not delayed If the Competition is arranged in to geographical divisions as allowed for under Rule 2 then all group matches will be played over 90 minutes. No extra time will be played in group matches and penalty kicks will not be taken to deter- mine the winners of a drawn match. In matches played after the group stage has concluded the duration of matches will be the same as shown below for the Knock Out Competition If the Competition is arranged on a Knock Out basis then in all matches played, including the final tie, extra time shall be played where a draw results after 90 minutes play. If scores are still level after extra time then penalty kicks will be taken to determine the winners. Kick Off Times Duration of Matches/Extra time and Penalties Substitutes may be used, as provided for in League Rule 6.7 Ineligible Players

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Result of Matches

League Rules 8.20 and 12 apply.

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Abandonment’s/Broken Fixtures

If a game is abandoned due to the misconduct of either or both teams and/or their Club members and/or their sup- porters the Board shall be empowered to “take such action as they consider appropriate”. Any Club breaking a Knock-Out Cup Competition fixture will be dealt with under League Rule 8.6 and at the discretion of the Board may also be removed from the Competition.

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Match Fees and Expenses

Fees and expenses will be paid in accordance with the Fees Tariff.

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