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Notes and modificationsProcedure·Page 31, 2026/27 edition

Procedure

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The guidelines below apply only to youth, veterans, disability and grassroots football.

· If more than one player from a team enters the captain-only zone, at least one player must be cautioned (YC) – this will usually be the first unauthorised player to enter the captain-only zone or the player whose approach is most aggressive

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 31 · clause law-x-3bc7ec1f

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