The changes to the laws of the game Brighton fans will need to know

By Joel Sked
Published 5th Jun 2020, 07:47 BST
Updated 5th Jun 2020, 07:48 BST
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IFAB have made minor changes to the laws of the game

When Brighton return to action later this month there could be some minor alterations to the laws of the game.

IFAB have published the laws document for the 2020/21 season. However, they came into effect from June 1, so could well be implemented when the Premiership and Championship resume the 2019/20 campaign.

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It is up to the league body or association to determine when they will be implemented. They will definitely be in place for next season.

There will be some slight alterations to the laws of the game. Picture: GettyThere will be some slight alterations to the laws of the game. Picture: Getty
There will be some slight alterations to the laws of the game. Picture: Getty

Last year saw the International Football Association Board announce some substantial changes, which included the handball rule, goal kicks, substitutions and kick-off.

IFAB noted in the the Laws of the Game 2020/21 publication:

The Law changes for 2019/20 have directly and positively affected the way the game is played and its image, e.g.:

There is more constructive play at goal kicks as the ball no longer has to leave the penalty area before it can be played; Attacking players not being allowed into the defensive ‘wall’ has removed the disruption and conflict, which also delayed the kick being taken; The new dropped ball procedure has speeded up this restart and removed the unfairness which used to occur.

IMAGE 1: IFAB show where on the arm constitutes a handball. Picture: IFAB/ScreenshotIMAGE 1: IFAB show where on the arm constitutes a handball. Picture: IFAB/Screenshot
IMAGE 1: IFAB show where on the arm constitutes a handball. Picture: IFAB/Screenshot

Twelve months on and the changes are not nearly as drastic.

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