UCL Handbook 2019 2020 New Updated

7 Kick Off Times

Unless special arrangement is made with the Competition Secretary. The times of kick-off in the Reserve Division(s) for Saturday fixtures shall be either 2pm or 3pm as determined by the home team. Midweek fixtures shall be 7.45pm. If a Club does not have a valid floodlight grid, they will be required to find an alternate ground or play on their opponents ground so that the

competition is not delayed In a dispute, the Board will determine the kick off time.

8 Duration of Matches/Extra time and Penalties

If the Competition is arranged into 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 determine 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 be low for the Knockout Competition If the Competition is arranged on a Knockout basis then in all 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.

9 Result of Matches

League Reserve/Under 21 Rule 21.

10 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 supporters, 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 Reserve/Under 21 Rule 20 and at the discretion of the Board may also be removed from the Competition.

11 Match Fees and Expenses

Fees and expenses will be paid as per League Reserve/Under 21 Rule 23.

12 Appointment of Assistant

Referees Assistant Referees shall be appointed to Reserve KO Cup games when deemed necessary by the Board.

13 Mementoes

The Board will provide a suitable memento for up to 16 players from each side that competes in the final of the Competitions and for the Match Officials.

14 Protests and Appeals

Protests and Appeals shall be lodged as provided by League Reserve/Under 21 Rule 7. Any Appeals Committee will be as appointed by the Football Association.

UNDER 21 KNOCK-OUT COMPETITIONS

1 Title of Competitions

The Competitions shall be called the United Counties Football League Under 21 KO Cup and will be competed for by all Under 21 teams.

2 Management of the Competition

The entire management and control of the Competitions shall be vested in the Board, who shall have the power to deal with any matter for which no specific provision is made. Any other matter not provided for in these Rules shall be deter mined by the Board. The Board may divide the competing Clubs into convenient geographical divisions up to the Final. The matches shall be arranged by the Fixture Director. Clubs shall be drawn in couples, first Club drawn to have choice of ground, with byes where necessary. The first team to receive a bye will be the winners of the competition from the previous season, the second team to receive a bye will be the runners-up of the competition from the previous season. Final Ties will be played on a neutral venue to be determined by the Board All arrangements for the Final Ties shall be made by the Board. The Competitions shall observe the Rules, Regulations and Bye-Laws of the Football Association, and all matches shall be played

according to the Laws of the Game, as settled by the international Football Association Board. Where the Competition is

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