PREMIER LEAGUE

PREMIER LEAGUE RULES: SECTION M
CLUBS: OPERATIONS
SECTION M: PLAYERS’ IDENTIFICATION AND STRIP
Player Identification Old Rule
M.1. Before the commencement of each Season each Club shall allocate a different
shirt number to each member of its first team squad.
M.2. A Club shall likewise allocate a shirt number to any Player joining its first team
squad during the Season.
M.3. Save with the prior written consent of the Board shirt numbers shall commence
with the number one and shall be allocated consecutively.
M.4. While he remains with the Club a Player will retain his shirt number throughout
the Season for which it was allocated.
M.5. Upon a Player leaving a Club the shirt number allocated to him may be re-allocated. F.5
M.6. Each Club shall forthwith provide to the Secretary on Form 12 full details in
writing of shirt numbers allocated so that throughout each Season the Secretary
is aware of the names of members of the first team squad of each Club and the
shirt numbers allocated to them.
M.7. When playing in League Matches each Player shall wear a shirt on the back of
which shall be prominently displayed his shirt number and above that his
surname or such other name as may be approved in writing by the Board.
M.8. The Player’s shirt number shall also appear on the front of the left leg of his shorts. F.8
M.9. The size, style, colour and design of shirt numbers, lettering and the logo of the
League appearing on a Player’s shirt or shorts and the material from which such
numbers, lettering and logo are made shall be determined by the Board from
time to time.
M.10. The colour and design of the shirt and stockings worn by the goalkeeper when
playing in League Matches shall be such as to distinguish him from the other
Players and from Match Officials.
M.11. The captain of each team appearing in a League Match shall wear an armband
provided by the League indicating his status as such.
M.12. Any Club acting in breach of any of Rules M.1 to M.11 inclusive will be liable to pay
to the League a fixed penalty of £300 for a first breach, £600 for a second breach
and £1,200 for a third breach. Any subsequent breach may be dealt under the
provisions of Section W of these Rules (Disciplinary).
Home and Away Strip Old Rule
M.13. Each Club shall have a home Strip and up to a maximum of two alternative Strips
which shall be worn by its Players in League Matches in accordance with the
provisions of these Rules.
F.13
M.14. Each Club shall have a home Strip and up to a maximum of two alternative Strips
which shall be worn by its Players in League Matches in accordance with the
provisions of these Rules.
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