top of page

"Dont" Get In The Bin: Latest FA News On New Rules

Football Association to introduce "Sin Bins" at grassroots level ahead of 2019/20 campaign


"If your new to grassroots football or your an old pro, there's a new set off rules that you will need to know about. So, to avoid any sideline confusion and to help everyone, young, old, new or experienced understand whats coming, here is our introduction to the new "Sin Bins" ruling, starting on your first match day this season.


As always, if your unsure, please ask your coaching team for additional advice". Stu Bussley - Club Secretary

From the 2019-20 season, temporary dismissals also known as 'sin bins' will be introduced across all levels of grassroots football. Players dissent will result in 10-minute temporary dismissals from the pitch.

Take part in our interactive video below highlighting how sin bins will be implemented as punishment for dissent across grassroots football:


Below is a great video for the kids to watch... get them to take part in our interactive video, highlighting how sin bins will be implemented as punishment for dissent across grassroots football.


The mandatory rule change will be implemented for ALL our boys and girls grassroots teams. Sin bins of 10 minutes will be issued at the discretion of referees as punishment for dissent, and will apply to all levels of grassroots football, including youth, veterans, and disability.


Below we have an infograph from The FA which helps to explain how the "Sin Bins" will be used across our matches.


If you have any specific questions that are not covered above, please visit the following FA webpage specifically set up for the introduction of "Sin Bins"


91 views
bottom of page