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Law 6: The Other Match Officials4. Reserve assistant referee·Page 87, 2026/27 edition

4. Reserve assistant referee

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A reserve assistant referee may replace an assistant referee, fourth official or additional assistant referee who is unable to continue, and may also assist the referee in the same way as the other ‘on-field' match officials.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 87 · clause law-6-48a012f3

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