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HISTORY


Substitutions during English League matches were first permitted in the 1965-66 season. During the first two seasons after the law was introduced, each side was permitted only one substitution during a game. Moreover the substitute could only replace an injured player. From the 1967-68 season, this rule was relaxed to allow substitutions for tactical reasons.

On August 21 1965 , Keith Peacock of Charlton Athletic became the first substitute used in the Football League when he replaced injured Goalkeeper Mike Rose eleven minutes into their away match against Bolton Wanderers .

In recent years, the number of substitutes permitted in Football League matches has gradually increased, and at present each team is permitted to name five substitutes, of which a maximum of three may be used.


FIFA RULES


According to FIFA 's Laws Of The Game (2005) {Link without Title} :


Official Competitions

  • Up to a maximum of three substitutes may be used in any match played in an official competition organised under the auspices of FIFA, the confederations or the member associations.

  • The rules of the competition must state how many substitutes may be nominated, from three up to a maximum of seven.



Other Matches

  • In national A team matches, up to a maximum of six substitutes may be used.


  • In all other matches, a greater number of substitutes may be used provided that:

  • --- the teams concerned reach agreement on a maximum number;

  • --- the referee is informed before the match.

  • If the referee is not informed, or if no agreement is reached before the match, no more than six substitutes are allowed.