PREMIER LEAGUE

SECTION L: FIXTURES
Arranging other Matches Old Rule
L.9. A Club shall not arrange to play a friendly match during the Season:
L.9.1. until the dates of League Matches for that Season have been fixed and
published in accordance with Rule L.1; or
L.9.2. so that it adversely affects a League Match.
Other Competitors Old Rule
L.10. Except with the prior written approval of the Board, a Club shall not enter or play
in any competition other than:
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L.10.1. the UEFA Champions League;
L.10.2. the UEFA Europa League;
L.10.3. the F.A. Cup;
L.10.4. the F.A. Community Shield;
L.10.5. the Football League Cup;
L.10.6. competitions sanctioned by the County Association of which it is a member.
L.11. Each Club shall enter the F.A. Cup. E.11
L.12. Qualification for UEFA Club Competitions shall be on sporting merit through
domestic competitions controlled or sanctioned by the Football Association. Clubs
qualifying for a UEFA Club Competition must apply for a UEFA Club Licence in
accordance with the Licensing Manual.
Postponement of League Matches Old Rule
L.13. A League Match shall not be postponed or abandoned except:
L.13.1. when on the date fixed for it to be played either the Home Club or the
Visiting Club is competing in a competition permitted by Rules L.10.1, L.10.1,
and L.10.3; or
L.13.2. with the approval of or on the instructions of the officiating referee; or
L.13.3. by order of the police; or
L.13.4. by order of any other authority exercising its statutory powers to that effect; or
L.13.5. on the instructions of or with the prior written consent of the Board.
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L.14. Where it is proposed to postpone a League Match pursuant to Rule L.13.4 on the
grounds of safety, the appropriate Official of the Home Club shall:
L.14.1. complete and make available on request to the Premier League all relevant
risk assessment documentation; and
L.14.2. time permitting, consult with the officiating referee, the police, the
chairman of the Club’s Safety Advisory Group and the match delegate
appointed to attend the League Match pursuant to Rule L.17.
L.15. Upon a League Match being postponed or abandoned in accordance with Rules L.13.1,
L.13.2, L.13.3 or L.13.4, the Home Club shall forthwith inform the Secretary, and the
Board will thereupon exercise its power under Rule L.6 and fix a date upon which the
League Match in question shall be played.
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PREMIER LEAGUE RULES: SECTION L