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Premier League imposes yellow card suspension rules on players

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Premier League imposes yellow card suspension rules on players

Summary

Premier League players face a one-match suspension for receiving five yellow cards before their team's 19th match of the season. The threshold increases to 10 yellow cards before their 32nd match, incurring a two-match suspension. Current players with three yellow cards this season include Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Adam Smith, and Vitaly Janelt, who is joint-top for yellow cards. Players must avoid additional bookings to stay eligible. The rules apply similarly across lower divisions but reset at the end of the regular season, excluding playoff matches.

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•Players face one-match suspension for five yellow cards before 19th match
•Threshold rises to 10 yellow cards before 32nd match for two-match ban
•Vitaly Janelt, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Adam Smith each have three yellow cards
•Yellow card counts reset at the end of the season in lower divisions

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