Handbook

Season 2022/23
Premier League 2
Contents

Club Information.....................................................................................................................02
Format..........................................................................................................................................17
Premier League 2 Rules.......................................................................................................18
Premier League 2 Forms.....................................................................................................42
Club
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Arsenal
Correspondence Address: Academy Manager: Per Mertesacker
Blackburn Rovers
Highbury House, 75 Drayton Park, Lead Coach: Mehmet Ali Correspondence Address: Ewood Park, Head of Academy: Stuart Jones
London, N5 1BU Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 4JF Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01254 508206 Lead Coach: Mike Sheron
Alternative Venue: Borehamwood FC, Administration: Zayna Perkins
Mobile: 07795 323626 Tel: 07733 323937
Meadow Park, Broughinge Road, Position: Club Secretary
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Borehamwood, WD6 5AL Tel: 07860 400668
Email: [email protected]
Alternative Venue: Lancashire County FA, Administration: Sarah Logan
The County Ground, Thurston Road, Leyland, Position: Assistant Club Secretary
Lancashire, PR25 2LF Tel: 01254 508206
Mobile: 07795 323626
First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours Email: [email protected]
Shirts: Red and White Shirts: Black
Shorts: White Shorts: Black
First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours
Socks: Red Socks: Black
Shirts: Blue and White Halves Shirts: Navy
GK Shirts: Yellow GK Shirts: Grey Shorts: White Shorts: Navy
GK Shorts: Yellow GK Shorts: Grey Socks: Blue with White Trim Socks: Navy
GK Socks: Yellow GK Socks: Grey
GK Shirts: Black GK Shirts: Silver
GK Shorts: Black GK Shorts: Silver
GK Socks: Black GK Socks: Silver

Brighton & Hove Albion

Aston Villa
Correspondence Address: American Express Acting Academy Manager: Ian Buckman
Correspondence Address: Aston Villa Academy Manager: Mark Harrison Elite Football Performance Centre, Email: [email protected]
Training Ground, Bodymoor Heath Lane, Email: [email protected] 60 Mash Barn Lane, Lancing, BN15 9FP Lead Coach: Andrew Crofts
Tamworth, North Warwickshire, B78 2BB Lead Coach: Tony Carrs Tel: 07827 585644 Tel: 07793 845268
Email: [email protected] Tel: 07951 760259 Email: george.taylor@ Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected] brightonandhovealbion.com

Alternative Venue: As above (Site B) Administration: Maxine Hammond Alternative Venue: As above Administration: George Taylor
Position: Assistant Head of Football Position: Scouting Coordinator and
Administration Football Administration Executive
Tel: 0121 327 2299 extn.2022 Tel: 01273 101054
Mobile: 07971 782354 Mobile: 07827 585644
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours
Shirts: Claret with Sky Blue Sleeves Shirts: Sky Blue Shirts: Blue and White Shirts: Bright Crimson
Shorts: White Shorts: Claret Shorts: White Shorts: Bright Crimson
Socks: Sky Blue Socks: Claret Socks: White Socks: Bright Crimson
GK Shirts: Charcoal GK Shirts: Orange GK Shirts: Orange GK Shirts: Yellow
GK Shorts: Charcoal GK Shorts: Orange GK Shorts: Orange GK Shorts: Yellow
GK Socks: Charcoal GK Socks: Orange GK Socks: Orange GK Socks: Yellow

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Chelsea Derby County

Correspondence Address: Cobham Training Academy Manager: Neil Bath Correspondence Address: Derby County Academy Manager: Darren Wassall
Centre, 64 Stoke Road, Stoke D’Abernon, Email: [email protected] Training Ground, Morley Road, Oakwood, Email: [email protected]
Cobham, KT11 3PT Lead Coach: Mark Robinson Derby, DE21 4TB Lead Coach: Pat Lyons
Tel: 01932 596150 Tel: 07795 422512 Tel: 0871 472 1884 Tel: 07976 613772
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Alternative Venue: Chelsea FC, Administration: Alastair Chaplin Alternative Venue: Loughborough University Administration: Lindsey Noon
Kingsmeadow Stadium, Jack Goodchild Way, Position: Operations and Stadium, Loughborough, LE11 3TL Position: Academy Secretary
Kingston, Surrey, KT1 3PB Administration Assistant Tel: 07912 387638
Tel: 07359 377862 Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours
First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours Shirts: White Shirts: Purple Potion
Shirts: Blue Shirts: White Shorts: Black Shorts: White
Shorts: Blue Shorts: White Socks: Black Socks: Purple Potion
Socks: White Socks: Blue GK Shirts: Deep Teal GK Shirts: Buttercup Yellow
GK Shirts: Orange GK Shirts: Green GK Shorts: Deep Teal GK Shorts: Buttercup Yellow
GK Shorts: Orange GK Shorts: Green GK Socks: Deep Teal GK Socks: Buttercup Yellow
GK Socks: Orange GK Socks: Green

Crystal Palace Everton

Correspondence Address: Crystal Palace Academy Manager: Gary Issott Correspondence Address: Finch Farm, Academy Manager: Gareth Prosser
Academy Training Ground, Copers Cope Road, Email: [email protected] Finch Lane, Halewood, Merseyside, L26 3UE Email: [email protected]
Beckenham, BR3 1NZ Lead Coach: Paddy McCarthy Tel: 07875 355609 Lead Coach: Paul Tait
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 07792 333897
Email: [email protected]
Alternative Venue: Dulwich Hamlet FC, Administration: Leanne Hides
Champion Hill, London, SE22 8BD Position: Academy Administration Manager Alternative Venue 1: Southport FC, Haig Administration: Sean Farrington
Tel: 07916 216185 Avenue, Southport, PR8 6JY Position: Football Administration Assistant
Email: [email protected] Alternative Venue 2: Walton Hall Park, Tel: 07875 355609
Liverpool, L4 9XP Email: [email protected]
First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours
Shirts: Blue and Red Shirts: White, Red and Blue First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours
Shorts: Blue Shorts: White Shirts: Blue Shirts: Pink
Socks: Blue Socks: White Shorts: White Shorts: Navy
GK Shirts: Green GK Shirts: Pink Socks: White Socks: Pink
GK Shorts: Green GK Shorts: Pink GK Shirts: Green GK Shirts: Black
GK Socks: Green GK Socks: Pink GK Shorts: Green GK Shorts: Black
GK Socks: Green GK Socks: Black

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Fulham Leicester City

Correspondence Address: Fulham FC Academy Manager: Mike Cave Correspondence Address: LCFC Training Academy Manager: Ian Cawley
Training Ground, Motspur Park, New Malden, Email: [email protected] Ground, Park Hill, Seagrave, Loughborough, Email: [email protected]
Surrey, KT3 6PT Lead Coach: Steve Wigley LE12 7NG Lead Coach: Ben Petty
Tel: 020 8336 7430 Tel: 07827 245640 Email: [email protected] Tel: 07432 022877
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Alternative Venue: As above Administration: Charlotte Bellamy Alternative Venue: As above Administration: Debbie Collins
Position: Academy Secretary Position: Academy Administrator
Tel: 020 8336 7430 Mobile: 07545 439601
Mobile: 07825 453065 Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours
First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours Shirts: Blue Shirts: Black and Mint
Shirts: White Shirts: Pulse Mint Shorts: Blue Shorts: Black and Mint
Shorts: Black Shorts: Pulse Mint Socks: Blue Socks: Black and Mint
Socks: White Socks: Pulse Mint GK Shirts: Black GK Shirts: Light Grey
GK Shirts: Blue Rush GK Shirts: Red GK Shorts: Black GK Shorts: Light Grey
GK Shorts: Blue Rush GK Shorts: Red GK Socks: Black GK Socks: Light Grey
GK Socks: Blue Rush GK Socks: Red

Leeds United Liverpool

Correspondence Address: Leeds United Academy Manager: Adam Underwood Correspondence Address: LFC Academy, Academy Manager: Alex Inglethorpe
Training Ground, Walton Road, Thorp Arch, Email: [email protected] The Liverpool Way, L33 7ED Email: [email protected]
Leeds, LS23 7BA Lead Coach: Michael Skubala Tel: 01514 773030 Lead Coach: Barry Lewtas
Tel: 0193 7884400 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 07525 838187
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Alternative Venue: LNER Community Administration: Matt Robertshaw Alternative Venue: As above Administration: Nick Clarke
Stadium, York, Kathryn Ave, Monks Cross Dr, Position: Academy Operations Manager Position: Head of Academy Football
Huntington, York, YO32 9AF Tel: 07794 236577 Administration
Email: [email protected] Tel: 07775 706303
Email: [email protected]
First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours
Shirts: White Shirts: Pulse Yellow and Deep Blue First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours
Shorts: White Shorts: Deep Blue Shirts: Red Shirts: White and Black
Socks: White Socks: Deep Blue Shorts: Red Shorts: White
GK Shirts: Black GK Shirts: Orange Socks: Red Socks: White
GK Shorts: Black GK Shorts: Orange GK Shirts: Black GK Shirts: Purple
GK Socks: Black GK Socks: Orange GK Shorts: Black GK Shorts: Purple
GK Socks: Black GK Socks: Purple

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Manchester City Middlesbrough

Correspondence Address: Academy Building, Academy Manager: Jason Wilcox Correspondence Address: Middlesbrough Academy Manager: Craig Liddle
City Football Academy, 400 Ashton New Road, Email: [email protected] Football Club, Rockliffe Park, Hurworth Place, Email: [email protected]
Manchester, M11 4TQ Lead Coach: Brian Barry-Murphy DL2 2DU Lead Coach: Mark Tinkler
Tel: 07702 155568 Tel: 07771 546260 Tel: 01325 722222 Tel: 01325 722222
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Alternative Venue: Manchester City Administration: Kat Nilsen Alternative Venue: Bishop Auckland FC, Administration: Wendy Thomas
Academy Stadium, City Football Academy, Position: Phase Operations Manager Heritage Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9AE Position: Head of Academy Operations
400 Ashton New Road, Manchester, M11 4TQ Tel: 07702 155568 Tel: 01325 729910
Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07786 924471
Email: [email protected]
First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours
Shirts: Sky Blue Shirts: Red and Black First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours
Shorts: White Shorts: Black Shirts: Red with White Band Shirts: Navy and Cyan
Socks: Sky Blue Socks: Black Shorts: Red Shorts: Navy
Socks: Red Socks: Navy
GK Shirts: Purple GK Shirts: Orange
GK Shorts: Purple GK Shorts: Orange GK Shirts: Grey GK Shirts: Orange
GK Socks: Purple GK Socks: Orange GK Shorts: Grey GK Shorts: Orange
GK Socks: Grey GK Socks: Black

Manchester United Newcastle United

Correspondence Address: Carrington Head of Academy: Nick Cox Correspondence Address: Newcastle United Academy Manager: Steve Harper
Training Complex, Birch Road, Carrington, Email: [email protected] Academy, off Greenlee Drive, Little Benton, Email: [email protected]
Manchester, M31 4BH Lead Coach: Mark Dempsey Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7SF Lead Coach: Elliott Dickman
Tel: 07552 212 989 Tel: 07469 121 323 Tel: 0191 2153201 Tel: 07463 972942
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Alternative Venue: Leigh Sports Village, Administration: Rachel Cross Alternative Venue: Northumberland FA , Administration: Gary Douglas
Sale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY Position: Pro Dev U23 Operations Lead Whitley Park, Whitley Road, Newcastle upon Position: Head of Academy Operations
Tel: 07552 212 989 Tyne, NE12 9FA Tel: 0191 2153202
Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07835 380854
Email: [email protected]
First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours
Shirts: Red Shirts: White First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours
Shorts: White Shorts: Black Shirts: Black and White Stripes Shirts: Deep Blue
Socks: Black Socks: White Shorts: Black Shorts: Deep Blue
GK Shirts: Blue GK Shirts: Yellow Socks: Black Socks: Deep Blue
GK Shorts: Blue GK Shorts: Yellow GK Shirts: Aqua Blue GK Shirts: Orange
GK Socks: Blue GK Socks: Yellow GK Shorts: Aqua Blue GK Shorts: Orange
GK Socks: Aqua Blue GK Socks: Orange

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Norwich City Southampton

Correspondence Address: Lotus Training Academy Manager: Jennifer Rice Correspondence Address: Staplewood Academy Manager: Matt Hale
Centre, Hethersett Lane, Colney, Norwich, Email: [email protected] Training Ground, Long Lane, Marchwood, Email: [email protected]
NR4 7TS Lead Coach: Alan Neilson SO40 4WR Lead Coach: Dave Horseman
Tel: 01603 218702 Mobile: 07768 602612 Tel: 023 8087 3000 Tel: 07894 584808
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Alternative Venue: Lotus Training Ground, Administration: Sheena Pepworth Alternative Venue 1: AFC Totton, The Snows Administration: Kirsty Whitton
Hethersett Lane, Colney, NR4 7TS Position: Football Administrator Stadium, Salisbury Rd, Totton, SO40 2RW Position: Assistant Club Secretary
Tel: 01603 218702 Alternative Venue 2: Staplewood Training Tel: 02380 427792
Mobile: 07920 199066 Ground, Long Lane, Marchwood, SO40 4WR Mobile: 07884 588583
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours
Shirts: Yellow Shirts: Red Shirts: White and Red Shirts: Turquoise
Shorts: Green Shorts: Red Shorts: Black Shorts: Dark Teal
Socks: Yellow Socks: Red Socks: White Socks: White
GK Shirts: Coral GK Shirts: Yellow GK Shirts: Black GK Shirts: Purple
GK Shorts: Coral GK Shorts: Yellow GK Shorts: Black GK Shorts: Purple
GK Socks: Coral GK Socks: Yellow GK Socks: Black GK Socks: Purple

Nottingham Forest Stoke City

Correspondence Address: Nigel Doughty Academy Manager: Gary Brazil Correspondence Address: Clayton Wood Academy Manager: Gareth Owen
Academy, Gresham Close, West Bridgford, Email: [email protected] Training Ground, Rosetree Avenue, Trent Vale, Email: [email protected]
Nottingham, NG2 7SR Lead Coach: Andy Reid Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6NB Lead Coach: Kevin Russell
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 01782 592191 Tel: 01782 592 226
Email: [email protected]
Alternative Venue: Nottingham Forest, Administration: Jenny Pead
The City Ground, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Position: Academy Secretary Alternative Venue: Pirelli Stadium, Princess Administration: Alison Matthews
NG2 5FJ Tel: 07412 465922 Way, Burton upon Trent, Burton-on-Trent Position: Football Administration Assistant
Email: [email protected] DE13 0AR Tel: 01782 592164
Mobile: 07814 661475
First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours Email: [email protected]
Shirts: Red Shirts: Yellow
Shorts: White Shorts: Blue First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours
Socks: Red Socks: Yellow Shirts: Red and White Stripes Shirts: White
GK Shirts: Blue GK Shirts: Silver Shorts: White Shorts: Black
GK Shorts: Blue GK Shorts: Silver Socks: White Socks: Black
GK Socks: Blue GK Socks: Silver GK Shirts: Neon Pink GK Shirts: Turquoise
GK Shorts: Neon Pink GK Shorts: Turquoise
GK Socks: Neon Pink GK Socks: Turquoise

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Sunderland West Bromwich Albion

Correspondence Address: Academy of Light, Academy Manager: Lewis Dickman Correspondence Address: WBA Training Academy Manager: Richard Stevens
Sunderland Road, Cleadon, Sunderland, Email: [email protected] Ground, Carrington’s Way, 430 Birmingham Email: [email protected]
SR6 7UN Lead Coach: Michael Proctor Road, Walsall, WS5 3LQ Lead Coach: Richard Beale
Tel: 0191 5428050 Email: [email protected] Tel: 07776 206490
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Alternative Venue: Eppleton Colliery Welfare Administration: Tony Woods Alternative Venue: Hednesford Town FC, Administration: Vanessa Gomm
FC, The Hetton Centre, Welfare Road, Hetton Position: Academy Administrator Keys Park, Keys Park Road, Hednesford, Position: Club Secretary
le Hole, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9NE Tel: 0191 5428027 Staffordshire, WS12 20Z Tel: 07799 620538
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours
Shirts: Red and White Shirts: Light Blue Shirts: Navy and White Stripes Shirts: Yellow and Green Stripes
Shorts: Black Shorts: Light Blue Shorts: White Shorts: Green
Socks: Red Socks: White Socks: White Socks: Yellow
GK Shirts: Green GK Shirts: Yellow GK Shirts: Orange GK Shirts: Purple
GK Shorts: Green GK Shorts: Yellow GK Shorts: Orange GK Shorts: Purple
GK Socks: Green GK Socks: Yellow GK Socks: Orange GK Socks: Purple

Tottenham Hotspur West Ham United

Correspondence Address: Hotspur Way, Academy Manager: Dean Rastrick Correspondence Address: Saville Road, Academy Manager: Ricky Martin
Whitewebbs Ln, Enfield, EN2 9AP Email: [email protected] Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6DT Email: [email protected]
Tel: 020 3544 8500 Lead Coach: Wayne Burnett Tel: 07885 379850 (Trevor Lewin) Lead Coach: Mark Robson
Email: [email protected] Tel: 07787 438814 Email: [email protected] Tel: 07973 922747
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Alternative Venue: Stevenage Football Club, Administration: Lewis Westlake Alternative Venue: West Ham United Administration: Andrew Pincher
Lamex Stadium, Broadhall Way, Stevenage, Position: Football Administrator and Rush Green Training Ground, Rush Green Position: Club Secretary
Hertfordshire, SG2 8RH PDP Match Coordinator Road, Rush Green, Romford, RM7 0LU Mobile: 07775 737233
Tel: 07392 080266 Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]

First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours
Shirts: White Shirts: Lapis and Black Shirts: Claret with Sky Blue and White Trim Shirts: Black
Shorts: Navy Shorts: Black Shorts: Sky Blue Shorts: Black
Socks: White Socks: Volt Socks: Claret with Sky Blue Band Socks: Black
GK Shirts: Yellow GK Shirts: Orange GK Shirts: Teal GK Shirts: Grey
GK Shorts: Yellow GK Shorts: Orange GK Shorts: Teal GK Shorts: Grey
GK Socks: Yellow GK Socks: Orange GK Socks: Teal GK Socks: Grey

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Format

Wolverhampton Wanderers Division 1 Division 2

Correspondence Address: The Sir Jack Academy Managers:
Arsenal Aston Villa
Hayward Training Ground, Douglas Turner Jonathan Hunter-Barrett / Laura Nicholls
Way, Wolverhampton, WV3 9BF Email: [email protected] Blackburn Rovers Derby County
Tel: 0371 2222 220 [email protected]
Email: [email protected] Lead Coach: James Collins Brighton & Hove Albion Leeds United
Tel: 07775 886633
Chelsea Middlesbrough
Email: [email protected]
Crystal Palace Newcastle United
Alternative Venue: Kidderminster Harriers Administration: Luke Joyce
Football Club, Aggborough Stadium, Hoo Position: Head of Academy Football Everton Norwich City
Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, Administration
DY10 1NB Tel: 07432 030446 Fulham Nottingham Forest
Email: [email protected]
Leicester City Southampton

First Choice Kit Colours Second Choice Kit Colours Liverpool Stoke City
Shirts: Gold Shirts: Harbour Green
Shorts: Black Shorts: Harbour Green Manchester City Sunderland
Socks: Gold Socks: Harbour Green
Manchester United West Bromwich Albion
GK Shirts: Cool Blue GK Shirts: Sheer Lilac
GK Shorts: Cool Blue GK Shorts: Sheer Lilac Tottenham Hotspur
GK Socks: Cool Blue GK Socks: Sheer Lilac
West Ham United

Wolverhampton Wanderers

• Those Clubs in the Premier League 2 Division One will receive a total of 26 matches.

• Those Clubs in the Premier League 2 Division Two will receive a total of 20 matches.

• At the end of the league season, the Clubs finishing in the two lowest positions in Premier
League 2 Division One shall be relegated to play in Premier League 2 Division Two in the
following season.

• The Clubs finishing in first place of Premier League 2 Division Two shall be promoted to play in
Premier League 2 Division One in the following season.

• The Clubs finishing in positions two to five of Premier League 2 Division Two shall participate in
an end of season play off competition.

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Definitions......................................................................................................................................................... 21
Definitions
General Provisions......................................................................................................................................... 22
1. In these Rules, terms defined in Premier League Rule A.1 and Rule 1 of the Youth
Participation in and structure of the League.................................................................................... 22 Development Rules shall have the meanings set out in those rules save where a different
Fixtures............................................................................................................................................................... 24 definition is specifically adopted in these Rules.

League Tables................................................................................................................................................. 25 2. In addition, in these Rules the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Venues................................................................................................................................................................ 26 “Category 1 Academy” means an Academy which has been designated as Category
2.1. 
Pitch Size............................................................................................................................................................ 28 1 by the Professional Game Board;

Pitch Protection.............................................................................................................................................. 28 2.2. “ Home Club” means the Member Club at whose venue a Match is or was or should be
or should have been played or, where the Member Clubs participating in that Match
Artificial Surfaces........................................................................................................................................... 29
share a venue, the Member Club whose name first appears in respect of that Match on
Technical Areas............................................................................................................................................... 29 the fixture list;
Giant Screens.................................................................................................................................................. 29 2.3. “ Laws of the Game” means the laws governing the playing of association football as
Hospitality........................................................................................................................................................ 29 authorised from time to time by the International Football Association Board;

Security.............................................................................................................................................................. 30 2.4. “Match” means a match played in the League;

Finance and Broadcasting........................................................................................................................ 30 2.5. “Member Club” means a club in membership of the League;
Postponement of Matches........................................................................................................................ 32
“ MOAS” means the ‘Match Officials Administration System’, an online system operated
2.6. 
Kick-off and Re-start.................................................................................................................................... 33 by The Football Association, through which information relating to Matches and the
performance of Match Officials can be submitted electronically;
Team Sheet....................................................................................................................................................... 33
Substitutes........................................................................................................................................................ 33 2.7. “Premier League” means the Football Association Premier League Limited;

Duration of Matches.....................................................................................................................................34 2.8. “ Premier League 2” means the competition of two divisions organised by the Premier
League and governed by these Rules and “League” in these Rules shall have the same
Notification of Match Results...................................................................................................................34
meaning;
Strip, Match Ball and Other Equipment...............................................................................................34
2.9. “Premier League Rules” means the rules for the time being of the Premier League;
Match Officials................................................................................................................................................ 35
League Observers......................................................................................................................................... 37 2.10. “ these Rules” means the rules for the time being in force governing the organisation
and operation of the League;
Medical............................................................................................................................................................... 37
2.11. “ Season” means the period commencing on the date of the first Match in the League
Players’ Eligibility........................................................................................................................................... 38 and ending on the date of the last such Match;
Codes of Conduct.......................................................................................................................................... 39
“ Stadium” has the meaning set out in Premier League Rule A.1.209 save that in the
2.12. 
Disciplinary Procedures.............................................................................................................................. 39 case of a Member Club which is a member of The Football League, it shall mean its
ground registered pursuant to the regulations of The Football League;
Appendix 1........................................................................................................................................................40
2.13. “Under 16” has the meaning in Youth Development Rule 2;

2.14. “ Under 21 Player” means a Player under the age of 21 as at 1 January in the year in
which the Season concerned commences (i.e. for Season 2022/2023 born on or after 1
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2.15. “ Visiting Club” means the Member Club which has played, should play or which should 13. Participation in the League shall constitute an agreement between the Premier League
have played a Match at the venue of a Home Club or, where the Member Clubs and Member Clubs and between each Member Club to be bound by and comply with
participating in the Match share a ground, the Member Club whose name last appears these Rules.
in respect of that Match on the fixture list; and
14. Each Member Club shall comply with any instructions given by the Premier League with
2.16. “Weekend” means from Friday to Monday inclusive. regard to use by Member Clubs of the official title of the competition and of any logo
which the Premier League may issue from time to time for use in the competition.
General Provisions
15. The League shall be called “Premier League 2”.
3. Unless the context otherwise requires:
3.1. words importing the singular shall include the plural and vice-versa; and 16. The League shall consist of two divisions, known as Premier League 2 Division One and
Premier League 2 Division Two, each consisting of twelve teams.
3.2. words importing any particular gender shall include all genders.
17. At the end of each Season:
4. The headings in these Rules are for convenience only and shall not affect their
interpretation. 17.1. the Member Clubs finishing in the two lowest positions of Premier League 2
Division One shall be relegated to play in Premier League 2 Division Two in the
5. Premier League Rule B.11 shall apply to any discretion, right or power expressed in following Season;
these Rules to be exercisable by the Board. 17.2. the Member Club finishing in first place in Premier League 2 Division Two shall
be promoted to play in Premier League 2 Division One in the following Season;
6. Subject to Rule 7, no alteration shall be made to these Rules unless it has first been
and
submitted to and approved by clubs in membership of the Premier League in
accordance with the provisions of the Articles. 17.3. the Member Clubs finishing in positions two to five of Premier League 2 Division
Two shall participate in a play-off, constructed as follows:
7. Rule 6 shall not apply to any matter which is stated in these Rules to be a matter which 17.3.1. Match one: second vs fifth;
shall be determined by Member Clubs.
17.3.2. Match two: third vs fourth;
8. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of these Rules and the provisions of 17.3.3. Matches will be played on a single match basis with those
the Premier League Rules, the provisions of the Premier League Rules shall prevail, save finishing in second and third being the Home Club in each Match;
where expressly stated otherwise in these Rules. In particular, where there is a conflict and
between these Rules and Youth Development Rules 176 to 183, these Rules shall prevail.
17.3.4. the winners of the Matches referred to at Rules 17.3.1 and 17.3.2
9. The League shall be governed, managed and organised by the Premier League, acting will participate in the play-off final in which the Home Club will
by and through the Board, subject to the provisions of the Articles, the Premier League be the Member Club that finished the Season in the highest
Rules, and these Rules. position in Premier League 2 Division Two. The winner of the
play-off final shall be promoted to play in Premier League 2
10. Where a Member Club is required to submit a form to the Board or to the Premier Division One in the following Season.
League pursuant to these Rules, the Board may instead require that the information to
be provided in the form is submitted in such other manner as it may determine. 18. Matches shall:
18.1. take place during the Games Programme Schedule; and
Participation in and Structure of the League
18.2. be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game.
11. Membership of the League shall be limited to and (subject to Rule 12) mandatory for
19. Eligibility in the League shall be limited to players in age groups Under 16 to Under 21,
those Clubs and Football League clubs who hold licences to operate Category 1
save that each Member Club may name on its team sheet for an Match one older
Academies.
goalkeeper and:
12. Membership of the League shall cease if: 19.1. in Season 2022/23, up to five older outfield players;
12.1. a Member Club is expelled from the Premier League or Football League (as 19.2. in Season 2023/24, up to four older outfield players; and
appropriate) or from the League; or 19.3. in Season 2024/25, up to three older outfield players.
12.2. a Member Club ceases to hold a licence to operate a Category 1 Academy.
Guidance
There is no upper age limit for over age players.

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20. The Season of the League shall commence in August and conclude in May. 29. The Board shall have the power at any time to change the date upon which a Match is
to be played. Before exercising such a power the Board will consult with and take into
21. Each Member Club shall play two Matches against each other Member Club in its account any representations made by the Member Clubs participating in the Match in
division each Season, being the Home Club in respect of one such Match and the question and any other Member Club which may be affected by the proposed change.
Visiting Club in respect of the other.
30. Unless otherwise authorised by the Board or permitted by these Rules, Matches shall be
Fixtures played on any of Friday evenings, Saturdays, Sundays or Mondays.

22. The Board shall publish the fixture list which shall set out the Weekend during which 31. No later than seven days before the date on which a Match is to be played, the Home
each Match is to be played. Club shall send PL2 Form 1 to the Visiting Club, the appointed Match Officials and the
Board. Where the Match Officials have not been appointed by this time, the Home Club
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shall send PL2 Form 1 to the Match Officials as soon as it is notified of their appointment.
Where possible, the fixture list published in accordance with Rule 22 will be devised so as to mirror the
fixture list of the Premier League first team competition. League Tables
23. All intellectual property and other rights in the League’s fixture list shall belong to the
32. Unless otherwise determined by either the Board or a Commission pursuant to the
Premier League.
provisions of the Premier League Rules, the winner of a Match shall score three points
and each Member Club participating in a Match which is drawn shall score one point.
24. In respect of each Match, the Home Club and the Visiting Club will, no later than three
weeks before the commencement of the Weekend on which the relevant Match is
33. The results of Matches shall be recorded by the Board in two tables, one for each
scheduled to be played, confirm to the Board in writing the date and kick-off time of
division, containing, in respect of each Member Club, the following information:
the Match (within the Weekend fixed by the Board). The Match must be played on the
date and at the kick-off time notified to the Board unless the date and/or kick-off time 33.1. the number of Matches played;
is amended pursuant to Rules 26 to 30. 33.2. the number of Matches won, drawn and lost as a Home Club;
33.3. the number of Matches won, drawn and lost as a Visiting Club;
25. If the Member Clubs are unable to agree on the date and/or kick-off time of a Match
(within the Weekend designated for that Match by the Board in accordance with Rule 33.4. the number of goals scored in each Match by and against that Member Club;
22), the Home Club’s choice shall prevail save that the Visiting Club may apply to the and
Board to exercise its power pursuant to Rule 29 to determine the date of the Match 33.5. the number of points scored by each Member Club.
(within the Weekend designated by the Board in accordance with Rule 22) if the date
chosen by the Home Club would result in manifest unfairness to the Visiting Club. 34. The position of each Member Club in its divisional table shall be determined by the
number of points scored, the Member Club having scored the highest number of points
26. The Home Club must notify the Board of any change to the date and/or kick-off time of being at the top of its divisional table and the Member Club having scored the lowest
a Match (within the Weekend designated by the Board in accordance with Rule 22) number of points being at the bottom.
within seven days of either Member Club informing the other that it wishes the Match
to take place on a date and/or a kick-off time other than that previously agreed. 35. If any two or more Member Clubs in the same division have scored the same number of
points, their position in their divisional table shall be determined on goal difference,
27. The right of the Visiting Club to apply to the Board to amend the date and/or kick-off that is to say, the difference between the total number of goals scored by and against
time of a Match as set out in Rule 25 must be exercised within 10 days of the Home Club a Member Club in Matches, and the higher or highest placed Member Club shall be the
notifying the Visiting Club of its choice in respect of the date and kick-off time of the Member Club with the higher or highest goal difference.
relevant Match in accordance with Rule 25.
36. If any two or more Member Clubs in the same division have scored the same number of
28. Once a Match has been selected for live UK Transmission, its date and/or kick-off time points and have the same goal difference, the higher or highest placed Member Club in
may not be changed without the permission of the Board. their divisional table shall be the club having scored the most goals.
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37. If any two or more Member Clubs in the same division have scored the same number of
Member Clubs may need to change the date of a Match after it has been picked for live UK Transmission, points, have the same goal difference and have scored the same number of goals, they
e.g. because its first team has progressed in cup competitions, meaning not only that it has matches in shall be deemed to occupy the same position in their divisional table.
those competitions but also its first team Premier League matches have to be rescheduled. The Board
will agree to requests made on these grounds. The Board may not agree to other requests to change the
dates of Matches selected for live UK Transmission, unless the Broadcaster of the Match agrees to the
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38. If at the end of the league element of the competition two or more Member Clubs in the 50. No later than seven days before the date of a Match which is to be the subject of live UK
same division occupy the same position in their divisional table, the Board shall Transmission, the Premier League will inform the Home Club whether, and if so to what
determine the means by which they shall be separated (which may include, by way of extent, it is required to comply with Rule 51.
example only, by means of a play-off match or by reference to the results of Matches
played between the Member Clubs concerned). 51. Subject to Rule 50, the following Premier League Rules shall apply to Matches selected
for live UK Transmission:
39. The results of Matches and the tables shall be distributed to the media by the Board as
soon as practicable after each Weekend on which Matches are played. Premier League Rule No Description

40. In all matters relating to any interruption to or potential curtailment of the League, the K.44 Access to media facilities etc. to be restricted to accredited
provisions of Premier League Rules C.18 to C.30 shall apply, with references to ‘Club’ in personnel.
the ‘Competition’ in those rules interpreted as reference to Clubs participating in the K.45 Internet connectivity.
League, as applicable.
K.48-K.50 Television Gantry.
41. The winners of each division shall receive a trophy, which they shall return to the Board
in good order and condition not later than three weeks before the final Matches of the K.51-K.55 UK TV, International TV and Radio Commentary Positions.
following Season, and the winners of each division shall receive 30 commemorative
medals to distribute to such of their players and Officials as they think fit. K.59-K.61 Tunnel interview positions.

Venues K.62-K.65 Camera positions (match coverage and team and supporter
arrivals).
42. Each Member Club shall submit to the Board in writing by no later than 1 June preceding
K.66-K.66A Television studios.
each Season details of the venue or venues at which it proposes to play its Matches.
K.69 TV broadcasters: observer seats.
43. The Board may at any time inspect the pitch and the facilities at any venue submitted
to the Board in accordance with Rule 42, above, against the criteria set out in Appendix K.70-K.71 Reporter, Floor Manager and Match Manager positions.
1 and, if they are considered to be unsuitable for the playing of Matches, order that they
be played elsewhere. K.76 Access to tunnel interview positions.

44. The Club identified as the Home Club for play-off matches shall play those games at its K.77-K.78 Hardwiring.
Stadium.
K.80-K.81 Power supply.
45. Member Clubs’ training grounds or Academy venues will be permitted for the staging of
up to three home Matches per Season. K.83 Car park spaces.

46. All Matches are to be made accessible to spectators, including representatives of each K.84-K.86 Outside broadcast compound.
relevant Member Club and the public, save where dispensation from this requirement is
K.87-K.88 Official Club team sheet.
granted by the Board.
K.90-K.91 Media working area.
47. Each Member Club shall take all reasonable steps to maintain its pitch in good condition
throughout the Season and the Board may require a Member Club to take such steps as K.93-K.94 Press seats.
the Board shall specify if it is not satisfied that the pitch is being maintained to an
adequate standard. K.95 Facilities for photographers.

48. Venues that are primarily used to play rugby matches may be used for Matches with the K.171-K.185 Floodlights.
prior approval of the Board, which shall have regard to the provisions set out in the first
paragraph of Appendix 1 to these Rules.
52. No later than 14 days before the date of a Match which is to be the subject of live UK
49. No Match shall take place at any venue where during the playing of the Match the Transmission, the Premier League will inform both participating Member Clubs whether,
playing area is covered or partially covered by a fixed or moveable roof, without the and if so to what extent, they are required to comply with Rule 53.
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53. Subject to Rule 52, the following Premier League Rules shall apply to Matches selected 55.3. if portable goals are provided they shall be used for all goalkeeping drills other
for live UK Transmission: than crossing practice;
55.4. the goalmouth area shall be used by goalkeepers only if portable goals are not
Premier League Rule No Description provided or for crossing practice and then only for not more than 20 minutes;
K.128 Match day pre-match interviews. 55.5. for the purposes of warming up and warming down each team shall use only
K.134-146 Post-match interviews. part of the pitch between the edge of a penalty area and the half way line or
as otherwise directed by the groundsman;

Guidance 55.6. all speed and stamina work shall be undertaken off the pitch parallel to the
touchline opposite the side to be patrolled by the assistant referee or, in the
Rules 50 and 51: Facilities for Broadcasters
absence of sufficient space, in that part of the pitch described in Rule 55.4,
All Premier League Clubs should be able to provide the facilities listed in Rule 51 without difficulty. above, or as otherwise directed by the groundsman;
However, the Premier League Rules referred to were agreed in respect of Premier League first team
matches and it is therefore anticipated that any requirement to provide some or all of these facilities will 55.7. players using the pitch at half time shall give due consideration to any other
be considerably scaled down in comparison with what is required for a first team match. The Home Club activity or entertainment taking place on the pitch at the same time;
of a Match which is to be the subject of live UK Transmission will be advised no later than 14 days before 55.8. the Home Club may water the pitch at half time provided that it gives
the date of the Match the extent to which it will need to provide access and facilities pursuant to Rule 51. reasonable notice to the referee and the other Member Club that it intends to
The Premier League will separately advise those Member Clubs which are not members of the Premier do so and that any such watering is carried out evenly over the entire length
League of the facilities and access they will be required to give to Broadcasters at their Stadia for the and width of the pitch; and
purposes of the live Transmission of Matches. It is acknowledged that they may not be able to comply in 55.9. any warming down after the conclusion of the Match shall last for no longer
full with the requirements listed at Rule 51. than 15 minutes and for that purpose neither penalty area shall be used.
As noted in Rule 73, Broadcasters may wish to broadcast Matches played at an alternative venue which is
not the Home Club’s Stadium (although it is not permitted to broadcast Matches played at training Artificial Surfaces
grounds or Academies). In such a case, any facilities which need to be erected temporarily on site will be
undertaken by and at the cost of the Broadcaster in question. 56. No Match shall be played on an Artificial Surface.
Rules 52 and 53: Broadcaster Access
Technical Areas
As the Premier League Rules cited here relate to Broadcasters’ access to players and managers, it is
considered that Member Clubs which are not Premier League Clubs should, notwithstanding, be able to 57. The technical area shall be occupied during a Match only by substitute players and
comply with them. Officials whose names appear on PL2 Form 3. Only Officials whose names appear on
the team sheet and who are situated in the technical area may communicate
Pitch Size instructions to players during a Match.

54. Unless otherwise permitted by the Board, the length of any pitch on which a Match is to 58. Any player who is dismissed from the field of play shall proceed immediately to the
be played shall be 105 metres and its breadth 68 metres. dressing room and shall not occupy the technical area.

Pitch Protection Giant Screens

55. In the case of Matches played at Stadia, in order to protect the pitch, unless otherwise 59. Except with the prior written consent of the Board, giant screens or the like shall not be
mutually agreed between both participating Member Clubs, the following procedures used during a Match to relay to spectators closed circuit pictures of the Match at which
shall be adopted by players and Officials in the periods immediately before and after a they are present.
Match and at half time:
60. Any consent given under the provisions of the above Rule shall be subject to the
55.1. the pitch shall only be used for warming up or warming down by players named
condition set out in Premier League Rule K.38.
on PL2 Form 3;
55.2. pre-match warming up by either team shall not commence until 45 minutes Hospitality
before the kick-off time at the earliest, shall not last for more than 30 minutes,
and shall end no later than 10 minutes before the kick-off time; 61. Each Home Club shall provide hospitality arrangements for the Directors and other
Officials of the Visiting Club.

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Security 70. Subject to Rule 75, the Premier League shall have the non-exclusive right to broadcast
or licence the broadcasting of Radio Transmissions of any Match.
62. Each Home Club shall procure that players and Match Officials are provided with a safe
and secure means of access to and egress from the Stadium (and any other venue at 71. The Premier League shall licence the right to the live UK Transmission of Matches (on a
which Matches are to be played) prior to and after each Match and shall be responsible non-exclusive basis) to one or both of its UK Broadcasters that has the right to the live
for hosting a safety briefing at least 75 minutes prior to each Match, which shall include UK Transmission of League Matches, provided that:
the appointed Match Officials. 71.1. each such UK Broadcaster shall:
Finance and Broadcasting 71.1.1. broadcast a minimum of five Matches per Season;
71.1.2. subject to Rule 71.2, only be entitled to select for live UK
63. The operating expenses of the League shall be met by the Premier League. Transmission a maximum of two Matches per Season per
Member Club (for the avoidance of doubt the choice of which
64. The cost of staging Matches, including the fees and expenses of Match Officials, shall Matches are broadcast pursuant to this Rule shall be at the
be met by the Home Club, and the Visiting Club shall meet the cost of its attendance election of the relevant Broadcaster; either of the participating
thereat. Member Clubs may decline the request for the Match to be
broadcast, but each Member Club must ensure that over the
65. Unless the Board otherwise determines in any particular case, charges for admission to
course of each Season each UK Broadcaster broadcasts at least
Matches may be made at the discretion of and retained by the Home Club.
two of its Matches if either UK Broadcaster so requests);
66. The Premier League shall retain, and may deal with as it sees fit, any and all commercial, 71.1.3. be under no obligation to broadcast any of the Matches of a
marketing, advertising and sponsorship and official supplier rights connected with the Member Club; and
League. 71.1.4. have ancillary rights of Transmission in respect of the Matches it
broadcasts which mirror its rights in respect of first team Premier
67. Member Clubs shall provide such rights, facilities and services as are required to enable
League matches (e.g. as to highlights and clips); and
the Premier League to fulfil any contract entered into by the Premier League relating to
the commercial, marketing, advertising and sponsorship or official supplier rights 71.2.  ember Clubs may elect to permit more than four of their Matches to be so
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connected with the League and shall not by any act or omission infringe any exclusive broadcast, and any such election shall be communicated to the Premier
rights granted thereunder or otherwise cause any breach thereof to occur. For the League by 31 May prior to the start of the Season to which it applies.
avoidance of doubt, only the Premier League may enforce this rule against a Member
Club and no other Person shall have any right under the Contract (Rights of Third 72. Matches which are selected for live UK Transmission pursuant to Rule 71 may also be
Parties) Act 1999 to so enforce it. licensed by the Premier League to Overseas Broadcasters, who shall have the same
rights of Transmission in respect of those Matches as they have in respect of League
68. Each Member Club shall indemnify the Premier League against any liability that the Matches (appropriately adapted for the context) pursuant to the contracts they have
Premier League may incur in the event of a finding by a court of law or any other body entered into with the Premier League.
of competent jurisdiction that the Premier League induced the Member Club to breach
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a contract with a third party as a result of requiring the Member Club to comply with
Rule 67. Licensing to Overseas Broadcasters will be undertaken via Premier League Productions, the Premier
League’s appointed production partner.
69. A Member Club shall not be bound to comply with Rule 67 if to do so would result in the
73. Matches which are the subject of live UK Transmission shall only take place at the Home
Member Club being in breach of a contractual obligation entered into before the date
Club’s Stadium or at an alternative venue notified by the Home Club to the Board
of the Premier League resolving to authorise or approve the entering into of any
pursuant to Rule 42, provided that the Board has given its prior written permission for
contract referred to in Rule 67.
the Match to be broadcast at that alternative venue.
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The Premier League has granted the following rights in respect of Season 2022/23:
Pursuant to Rule 44, Member Clubs may play up to three home Matches per Season at their training ground
Nike
or Academy. It is anticipated that these venues will be unsuitable for games to be the subject of live UK
• Official ball to be used in all Matches (see Rule 98). Transmission because they lack adequate facilities for Broadcasters.
If a Member Club has nominated a venue other than its Stadium (e.g. a local lower league or non-league
ground) then, subject to the approval of the Board, Matches which will be the subject of live UK Transmission
may be played there. Any necessary temporary work to enable such Transmission will be undertaken by
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The following arrangements will apply to Matches selected for live UK Transmission:
Kick-off and Re-start
1. Only one Match from each round of Matches will be selected for live UK Transmission.
2.  The process for selecting Matches for live UK Transmission will utilise the same selection periods 79. Subject to Rule 80, the kick-off time of Matches (except those Matches played at a
as those utilised for selection of League Matches for live UK Transmission and take place Member Club’s training ground in accordance with Rule 45) shall be at the Home Club’s
immediately after the League Match selection process. By way of illustration, in Season 2020/21 discretion, provided that (unless otherwise agreed by the participating Clubs and the
the selection cycles for Premier League first team matches were as follows: Board) the kick-off time shall be no earlier than 19:00 and no later than 20:00 for
weekday Matches and no earlier than 11:00 for weekend Matches. Kick-off times shall
Period of matches selected Commencement of selection process be confirmed to the Board on PL2 Form 1.
August to September 15 June 80. The Visiting Club may request the Board to determine a kick-off time other than that set
October to November 9 July by the Home Club pursuant to Rule 79. If it does so, the Board will consider representations
by both Member Clubs before determining a kick-off time for the Match.
December to January 14 September
February 14 November 81. Each Member Club participating in a Match shall adhere to the kick-off time and the
Home Club shall report any delay to the kick-off or the re-start to the Board together
March Second working day in January
with any explanation for such delay.
April 28 January
82. Any Member Club which without good reason causes the kick-off or re-start of a Match
May 26 March
to be delayed from the time fixed will be in breach of these Rules.
3.  atches which are the subject of live UK Transmission will generally kick-off at 19:00 on Friday
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evenings or at 19:00 on Monday evenings. A Broadcaster may request that a selected Match is Team Sheet
played at a different time (for example on a Saturday morning) but they may not be broadcast
83. At least 60 minutes before the kick-off time of a Match, a senior member of the coaching
at a time where a League Match is being played (whether or not it is being broadcast live). Any
staff and the team captain of each participating Member Club shall attend a briefing
such request shall be subject to the agreement of the participating Member Clubs and of the
Premier League. with the referee and hand to him and the opposition a duly completed team sheet in
PL2 Form 3, which shall also include the names and job titles of up to five of its Officials
4. Member Clubs’ attention is drawn to Rule 28.
who will occupy the trainers’ bench during the Match.

74. The Premier League shall not enter into any contract or put in place any arrangement 84. The League’s appointed media data collection service provider shall be provided by
of the kinds described in Rules 67, 70 and 71 without the prior approval of Clubs pursuant the Home Club with:
to Article 20.3 of the Articles.
84.1. access to the venue at which the Match is scheduled to take place at least 60
75. No Transmission of a Match shall take place without the prior written permission of the minutes prior to the commencement of the Match;
Board. 84.2. a copy of PL2 Form 3 for the Home Club and Away Club at least 45 minutes
prior to the commencement of the Match; and
Postponement of Matches
84.3. a clear and unobstructed view of the pitch during the Match.
76. A Match shall not be postponed or abandoned except with the written consent of the
85. If any player or substitute player named in the team sheet is injured after the submission
Board or on the instructions of the appointed referee who may instruct that the Match
of the team sheet but before kick-off, upon the referee being satisfied that the injury is
be postponed or abandoned only if he considers that the pitch is unfit for, or if adverse
such that the player in question cannot reasonably be expected to play, the name of
weather conditions preclude, the playing of the Match.
another player may be added to the team sheet as a player or substitute player.
77. Upon a Match being postponed or abandoned in accordance with Rule 76, the Home
86. No player whose name does not appear on the team sheet shall take the field of play
Club shall give immediate notice to the Board in PL2 Form 2 and the Board will exercise
in that Match.
its power under Rule 29 and fix a date upon which the Match shall be played.
Substitutes
78. Except in the case of a Match which, without either the Home Club or the Visiting Club
being at fault, is postponed or abandoned under the provisions of Rule 76, any Member 87. Subject to Rule 87A, a Member Club may include in its team sheet up to five substitute
Club which causes the postponement or abandonment of a Match will be in breach of players, five of whom may take part in the Match subject to the conditions set out in Law 3
these Rules. of the Laws of the Game. Not more than three substitute players of each Club shall warm
up at the same time on the perimeter of a pitch upon which a Match is being played.

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87A. In each Match, in addition to the five substitutions permitted by Rule 87, each Club shall 94. When playing in Matches each Player shall wear a shirt on the back of which shall be
also be permitted to utilise up to two ‘concussion substitutes’ and/or two ‘additional prominently displayed his shirt number.
substitutes’ (as appropriate) from those substitutes listed on the team sheet, strictly in
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accordance with the provisions of the International Football Association Board’s
‘Additional permanent concussion substitutes – Protocol B’ (“IFAB Protocol”) and any The shirt number need not be his squad number as the provisions of Premier League Rules M.1 to M.4 do
associated guidance issued by the League. Each Club must also provide the League not apply in the League.
with such information as is necessary to ensure compliance with the IFAB Protocol. 95. The colour and design of the shirt and socks worn by the goalkeeper when playing in
Guidance Matches shall be such as to distinguish him from the other players and from Match
Officials.
In the event that all five substitutes have entered the field of play and the IFAB Protocol is subsequently
activated then Players already substituted may be utilised as ‘concussion substitutes’ and/or ‘additional
96. The logo of the League shall appear on the right sleeve of both home Strip and
substitutes’.
alternative Strip shirts. Where the relevant Strip does not bear a sponsor’s logo on the
Duration of Matches left sleeve, a logo of the League shall appear on that sleeve as well.

88. Subject to the provisions of Law 7 of the Laws of the Game and Rule 89, the duration of 97. The captain of each team appearing in a Match shall wear an armband indicating his
a Match shall be 90 minutes. status as such.

89. The Board may order a Match which for whatever reason lasts for less than 90 minutes 98. The Board shall have power to specify the equipment and facilities to be provided by
to count as a completed Match or to be replayed. Member Clubs at and for the playing of Matches.

90. The half-time interval shall be 15 minutes. 99. In all Matches, the Home Club shall provide, and the participating Member Clubs shall
only use, the official ball approved from time to time by the Premier League.
Notification of Match Results
Match Officials
91. Within 30 minutes of the conclusion of a Match the Home Club shall send by email (or,
where this is impossible, by fax) both PL2 Form 4 and PL2 Form 4a duly completed to: (a) 100. The Football Association (liaising with PGMOL) shall arrange the appointment of
the Premier League’s appointed media data collection; (b) the Premier League’s Match Officials to officiate at each Match and shall determine the terms and conditions
distribution partner; (c) the Premier League; and (d) the Visiting Club. Each Member of their appointment.
Club shall also submit the information set out in PL2 Form 4 and PL2 Form 4a (as
101. The Football Association shall give notice of the appointment of the Match Officials to
appropriate) via the online system provided by the League by 12 noon on the first
the participating Member Clubs and to the Match Officials so appointed who shall
Working Day after the Match and retain a copy of its completed Forms
each immediately acknowledge their appointments to The Football Association, the
Strip, Match Ball and Other Equipment Board and the Home Club.

92. Each Member Club shall ensure that its players only wear in Matches Strips which have 102. The Match Officials shall wear black Match uniform, save that where that uniform clashes
been registered with the Premier League pursuant to Premier League Rules M.17 to with the Strip worn by either the Home Club or the Visiting Club, the Member Club with
M.20 (save that the provisions of Premier League Rule M.21 shall apply to a Member the clashing Strip shall provide the Match Officials with an alternative colour shirt (in
Club’s last home or away Match), or, in the case of a Member Club which is not a good, clean and presentable condition and in the correct size) to wear during the Match.
member of the Premier League, in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Guidance
Football League concerning the registration of Strip.
Given that the Match Officials shall be wearing black Match uniform approved by the Premier League,
93. When playing in a Match the players of each Member Club shall wear Strip which in the each Member Club must be aware of any risk that its Strip might clash with that of the Match Officials.
opinion of the referee is of such sufficient contrast that Match Officials, spectators and Where there is such a risk, the obligation shall be on that Member Club to bring an alternative colour
match uniform (also approved by the Premier League) for the Match Officials to wear.
television viewers will be able to distinguish clearly between the two teams. In selecting
the choice of Strip, the following order of precedence shall apply (unless otherwise 103. At the conclusion of each Match, the Home Club shall pay fees and expenses to Match
determined by the Board): Officials at such rates as the Board shall determine from time to time.
93.1. 1st priority – the outfield players of the Home Club, who shall wear their Home
Strip; 104. No Member Club or Official shall either directly or indirectly make or offer to make any
payment to or confer or offer to confer any benefits upon any Match Official.
93.2. 2nd priority – the outfield players of the Visiting Club;
93.3. 3rd priority – the Home Club goalkeeper; and
93.4. 4th priority – the Away Club goalkeeper.
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105. Prior to the commencement of a Match at which he has been appointed to officiate, 110. A referee shall likewise report to The Football Association any breach of The Football
the referee shall: Association Rules.
105.1. together with the other Match Officials, arrive at the ground not less than two
111. Within 24 hours of the completion of a Match, the Home Club must submit a video
hours before the kick-off time (and shall be greeted upon arrival and provided
recording of the Match to the League by such means as the League will determine.
access to the ground by a representative of the Home Club);
105.2. decide on the fitness of the pitch for the playing of the Match: League Observers
105.2.1. if the referee considers the pitch to be unfit or that adverse
112. The Premier League may appoint individuals to attend a Match as observers and if it
weather conditions preclude the playing of the Match, instruct
does so, the Home Club shall ensure that any such individual is allocated a prime seat
that the Match be postponed or that the kick-off be delayed; or
and allowed access to all areas of the ground.
105.2.2. if the referee considers it to be necessary, instruct that the pitch
be re-marked; Medical
105.3. receive PL2 Form 3 from each participating Member Club;
113. At each Match:
105.4. check and approve any ball to be used in the Match;
113.1. the Home Club shall procure the attendance of the following individuals, in
105.5. ensure that the players’ Strip complies with the provisions of Rule 92; and accordance with Youth Development Rule 230.1:
105.6. decide the position of assistant referees for the kick-off and their direction of
Academy
patrol and ensure that each carries a flag. Individuals who must be present
Category
106. Players and Officials shall comply with any lawful instruction given to them by a Match Category 1 • a doctor who holds a current ATMMiF or an equivalent or
Official officiating at a Match. higher qualification approved by the Board;
• a paramedic and ambulance; and
107. Prior to each Match, the Home Club shall provide to the Match referee an electronic
board capable of displaying details of any substitutions and the amount of time to be •
a physiotherapist (or Sports Therapist) who holds a
added on by the Match referee at the end of each half. current ATMMiF or an equivalent or higher qualification
approved by the Board
108. Match Officials may be accompanied by representatives of PGMOL whose role is to
113.2. the doctor, ambulance and paramedics referred to in Rule 113.1 shall be
assess the performance of the relevant Match Official. In such cases, the PGMOL
available throughout and for a reasonable time before and after the Match
representatives must be provided with all necessary access and assistance by the
(including during the teams’ warming-up) and shall only depart the venue
Home Club in order to carry out his duties, including, without limitation, the ability to
after both teams have returned to the dressing rooms and the senior member
access the Match Official’s dressing room and given a prime seat(s) from which he is
of the medical staff of each participating Member Club present at the Match
able to view the Match.
venue has confirmed that their attendance is no longer required;
109. As soon as practicable after officiating at a Match the referee shall complete and send 113.3. 
both participating Member Clubs shall procure the attendance of a
to the Board PL2 Form 3 and shall report in writing (via MOAS or as otherwise directed physiotherapist (or a sports therapist), qualified as set out in Youth
by the Board) on: Development Rule 230.1;
109.1. the standard of facilities for Match Officials provided by the Home Club; 113.4. no Person other than those mentioned in this Rule 113 shall be permitted to
109.2. the late arrival at the ground of any of the Match Officials giving reasons treat players or Match Officials on the field of play, save that the Visiting Club
therefor; shall be entitled to bring a doctor (qualified as set out in Youth Development
Rule 230.1) with it, if it so chooses, who may also treat its players on the field of
109.3. the condition of the pitch;
play;
109.4. 
the circumstances surrounding the kick-off or re-start being delayed (if
113.5. the Home Club shall provide a minimum of two stretchers and a suitable team
applicable);
of stretcher bearers to remove injured players or Match Officials from the field
109.5. any player being cautioned or sent off (if applicable); of play;
109.6. either assistant referee taking over as referee and stating the reasons therefor 113.6. the Home Club shall provide a medical treatment and examination room close
(if applicable); and to both teams’ dressing rooms;
109.7. any breach of these Rules by Member Clubs, Players, Officials, Managers and
other Match Officials (if applicable).

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113.7. the Home Club shall ensure that the mandatory equipment prescribed by the 117. A registration pursuant to Rule 116:
Board from time to time is available; 117.1. 
may be refused by the Board in its absolute discretion (including, for the
113.8. each doctor, physiotherapist and therapist shall, when present at a Match, avoidance of doubt, where the Board considers that the player should instead be
carry the pocket concussion tool which is set out at Appendix 4A of the Premier registered in accordance with the provisions of the Youth Development Rules);
League Rules; and 117.2. may not be affected in respect of a player registered for another Premier
113.9. a defibrillator must be maintained at the venue at which the Match is taking League club or Football League club; and
place. 117.3. shall expire at the end of the Season in which it commenced; or
114. The Home Club shall before each Match make available to the Visiting Club an 117.4. may be terminated before its expiry by either the Member Club or the player,
emergency care/medical information sheet in the manner prescribed by the Board notice of such termination to be given by the Member Club to the Board within
from time to time. six days thereof on PL2 Form 6.

Players’ Eligibility Codes of Conduct

115. A player shall not be named on the team sheet and/or play in a Match unless: 118. Each manager of a Member Club shall conduct himself in accordance with the Code of
Conduct for Managers found at Appendix 5 to the Premier League Rules and any failure
115.1. the Member Club holds his registration under the provisions of the Premier
to do so will constitute a breach of these Rules.
League Rules (in the case of a Member Club which is in membership of the
Premier League) or the regulations of The Football League (in the case of a 119. Each Member Club shall conduct itself in relation to managers in accordance with the
Member Club which is in membership of The Football League); Code of Conduct for Clubs found at Appendix 6 to the Premier League Rules and any
115.2. he is a Trialist provided that if another club holds his registration, that club has failure to do so will constitute a breach of these Rules.
given written permission (to be copied to the Board) for the player to play for
the Member Club in Matches and there may be no more than five Trialists Disciplinary Procedures
named on the team sheet for any Match;
120. The provisions of Section W of the Premier League Rules shall apply to any Member
115.3. he is registered under the provisions of Rule 116; Club in breach of a League rule and Forms 21 to 25 inclusive shall apply as appropriately
115.4. he is an amateur player, or a non-contract player, provided that in either case his adapted for the purpose.
participation has been permitted in writing by the Premier League in advance; or
115.5. he is not the subject of a suspension by The Football Association.

116. In order to register a player pursuant to Rule 115.4, a Member Club shall:
116.1. not later than 60 minutes before the kick-off time of the Match in which he is to
play, procure that PL2 Form 5 is signed by the player, by an Official of the
Member Club and, if the form is signed on the day of Match, by the appointed
referee; and
116.2. send PL2 Form 5 to the Board so that it reaches him before the date of the
Match or, in the case of the Form having been signed on the day of the Match,
within six days of it having been played together with, in the case of the player
who is eligible to play for a club affiliated to a national association other than
The Football Association:
116.2.1. the written consent of his club to the player’s registration
hereunder; and
116.2.2. written confirmation from The Football Association that an
international registration transfer certificate has been issued in
the respect of the player.

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Appendix 1
Venue Criteria

Ideally, no ground should be selected to host Premier League 2 Matches where its primary use is the
playing of Rugby Union or Rugby League. An alternative venue to the Club’s Stadium shall be
accepted if the Club that plays its first team matches at the alternative venue is a member of The
Football League or National League or the National League North/National League South provided
that the criteria set out in this Appendix 1 are met.
• Venues will be inspected by the Premier League at various times throughout the Season to
ensure compliance with these requirements. The Premier League reserves the right to withdraw
approval of a venue during a Season should its facilities no longer meet the criteria set out in
this Appendix.
• The venue shall not be more than 45 minutes from the Member Club’s Stadium.
• The venue must contain three dedicated positions for the use of analysts of the Visiting Club,
one of which must be in an elevated position situated near to the half-way line with a clear view
of the whole pitch.
• The venue must contain one dedicated position for the use of the Premier League’s official
data partner.
• The ability to accommodate a minimum number of 500 spectators under cover.
• The arrangements must allow the Member Club sufficient access to the venue to enable it to
fulfil its fixture commitments without any undue difficulty.
• The floodlights must have a lux value of no lower than 250 lux (average).
• The dressing rooms must be no smaller than 18m2. This area excludes the bathroom facilities
which must incorporate a minimum of 6 showers or baths, 2 urinals, 1 WC and 1 washbasin.
• The Match Officials’ dressing room must be no smaller than 6m2. This area excludes the
bathroom facilities which must incorporate a minimum of 1 shower, 1 WC and 1 washbasin.
• There should also be provision for female Match Officials with a separate shower and WC.
• All dressing rooms must be clean, secure, well maintained and well ventilated.
• There must be a suitable medical room within the vicinity of the dressing rooms which must
contain a treatment table, a fridge, locked cupboards and the mandatory medical equipment
as prescribed by the Board from time to time. Access must not be via a dressing room.
• There must be a room with a capacity to hold a minimum of 18 people, available only to Club
directors and officials, visiting officials and VIPs. The room must have adjacent toilet facilities.
Hospitality shall be provided.
• An additional room, with hospitality, must be made available for visiting Scouts.
• The playing surface shall be grass and must be of a high standard. The Premier League reserves
the right to withdraw approval during a Season should the pitch fall below the necessary
standard.
• The pitch dimensions should measure 105m x 68m unless this is impossible due to the nature of
the ground, in which case the dimensions will be assessed.
• The technical areas must be clearly marked out.
• The team benches must contain eleven seats under cover.
• Parking must be provided for the Home Club’s directors and officials, the Visiting Club’s
directors and officials (at least four spaces) and there must be safe parking for the Visiting
Club’s coach and for the Match Officials.
• There must be safe access onto and off the field of play.

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Premier
League 2
Forms
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Premier League 2 Premier League 2
Confirmation of Date of Match (Rule 31) PL2 Form 1 Notice of Postponed or Abandoned Match (Rule 77) PL2 Form 2

To: (1) [Visiting Club] …………………………………………………..................................... Football Club To : The Board

.......................................................................................................................... The Premier League

(2) [Referee] .........................................................................................................................

Copy to : (1) [Names and addresses of Match Officials]
..........................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................
(3) [Assistant Referee] ......................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................
.......................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................
(4) [Assistant Referee] .........................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................................................
(5) [Fourth Official] ......................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................
(2) [Visiting Club] ……………………………………………................................ Football Club.
(6) The Board, The Premier League.

We, [Home Club] …………………………………………………………………………………..................... Football Club We, [Home Club] …………………………………..................................... Football Club hereby give notice
that our Match against the above Visiting Club which was to have been played at
hereby confirm that our Match against the above Visiting Club will be played at [address
[address of ground]
of ground] …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…........................
on [date] ............................................. was postponed/abandoned* for the following
………………………………………………………. on [date] ……………………………………………..................
reason(s)...............................................................................................................................................................

Kick-off will be at ……………………………………………………………………........................................

The colours of our Strip will be: We request the Board to determine the date and time at which the Match shall be
played.
Shirts ………………………................ Shorts …………………….................. Socks …………………………............

The colours of our goalkeeper’s Strip will be: Signed ……………………………………………………..

Shirts ………………………................ Shorts …………………….................. Socks …………………………............ Position ……………………………………………………..

The colours of the Visiting Club’s Strip will be: Date ……………………………………………………..

Shirts ………………………................ Shorts …………………….................. Socks …………………………............

The colours the Visiting Club’s goalkeeper’s Strip will be:

Shirts ………………………................ Shorts …………………….................. Socks …………………………............

Home Club Designated Safeguarding Officer: …………………………………………….....

Home Club Match day contact number: ……………………………………………...…...........

Signed ……………………………………………...…...........
Position ……………………………………………...…...........
Date ……………………………………………...…...........
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Team Sheet (Rule 83) PL2 Form 3 Match Information Record (Home Club) (Rule 91) PL2 Form 4

Season 20..............20..............
Fixture Details
Home Visitors  
Team Sheet of....................................................................................................Football Club
Date Referee  
Team
Date.............................................................................. Kick-off time........................................................
Shirt No. Player Name Man of the Match
Opponents................................................................F.C. Referee...................................................................
 
 
Shirt No. Name
 
Team  

 
 
 
Substitutes
Shirt No. Player Name Replaced Time MotM

   
   
Shirt No. Name Replaced Time    

Substitutes    
   
Result/Goalscorers (please indicate with a tick penalties and OGs)
Scorer Time Penalty OG Half Time
Score
       
        -
Name Job Title        
Officials Occupying the         Full Time
Trainer’s Bench Score
       
        -
       
Disciplinary Information
Player Red/Yellow Card and Offence Time
Shirts Shorts Socks Goalkeeper’s Goalkeeper’s  
Colour of Shirt Socks    
 
Strip    
 
   
 
   
Signed ........................................................................  
   
Attendance
Position ........................................................................

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Match Information Record (Home Club) PL2 Form 4 Match Information Record (Visiting Club) (Rule 91) PL2 Form 4a

Contact Details
Name: Fixture Details
Position: Home Visitors  
Club: Date Referee  
Mobile Tel: Team
Shirt No. Player Name Man of the Match
Signed by a representative of the Home Club as a true record:
Signed ……………………………………………………………………  
 
Position ……………………………………………………………………
 
Please email to Opta, the Visiting Club and the Premier League ([email protected]) within 30 minutes of the
conclusion of the Match. Results must be confirmed to Opta (email [email protected] or TEXT to 07860 017 723)  
within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the Match.

 
 
 
Substitutes
Shirt No. Player Name Replaced Time MotM

     
     
     
     
     
Result/Goalscorers (please indicate with a tick penalties and OGs)
Scorer Time Penalty OG

       
       
       
       
       
       
       
Disciplinary Information
Player Red/Yellow Card and Offence Time
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Match Information Record (Visiting Club) PL2 Form 4a Registration Form (Rule 116) PL2 Form 5

Signed by a representative of the Visiting Club as a true record:

Player’s Particulars
Signed ……………………………………………………………………
Surname...........................................................................Other name(s)………………………………………….........
Position ……………………………………………………………………
Address………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….
Please email to Opta, the Home Club and the Premier League ([email protected]) within 30 minutes of the Post Code……………………………………
conclusion of the Match. Results must be confirmed to Opta (email [email protected] or TEXT to 07860 017 723)
within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the Match. Date of birth...................................................................Nationality………………………………………………….......

(Note: If the player last played for a club affiliated to a national association other than
The Football Association, this Form must be accompanied by the written consent of the
player’s club to this application and written confirmation from The Football Association
that an international registration transfer certificate has been issued in respect of the
player)

Application to Register
We hereby apply for the above-named player to be registered as a Premier League 2
Player for………………………………………………………………………………….................................. Football Club.

Signed .........................................................................
Position
.........................................................................
Date .........................................................................

Endorsement by Player
I consent to the above application and acknowledge pursuant to the provisions of the
General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018, that
the Football Association Premier League Limited (“Premier League”) shall be holding,
sharing and processing Personal Data, which may include Special Categories of
Personal Data (both as defined in GDPR), for the purpose of discharging its functions as
a regulatory and governing body of football. Such data will be processed in accordance
with the Premier League’s Player Privacy Policy, which can be accessed here: https://
www.premierleague.com/player-privacy-policy. I certify that the above particulars are
correct. I agree to be bound by the Youth Development Rules and the Rules of Premier
League 2.

Signed .........................................................................
Date .........................................................................

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Registration Form PL2 Form 5 Notice of Termination of Registration (Rule 117.4) PL2 Form 6

*Endorsement by Referee To: The Board

I hereby certify that this Form was signed as above not later than 60 minutes before the The Premier League
kick-off time of the applicant club’s Premier League 2 Match against …………………………….
Football Club on [date]……………………………………………. Notice is hereby given that on [date] ........................................................................................................

the Premier League 2 registration held by ..............................................................................................
Signed
.........................................................................
Date .........................................................................
Football Club in respect of (full name of player)....................................................................................

*to be completed if this Form is signed on the day of the Premier League 2 Match
was terminated by the Club/the Player*

Board’s Certificate
Signed
.........................................................................
I hereby certify that I have this day registered (name of player)
………………………………………….......................................as a Premier League 2 player whose Position
.........................................................................
registration is held by ………………………………...................................................Football Club.
Date
.........................................................................

Signed........................................................................ For and on behalf of the Board, The Premier League

Date............................................................................ * delete as appropriate

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