Premier League to trial rule against goalkeepers feigning injury
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Premier League will trial a new rule during the 2026-27 season to address goalkeepers feigning injury. This initiative, approved by the International Football Association Board, aims to maintain game flow and pace by penalizing time-wasting tactics. Coaches will have 10 seconds to nominate an outfield player to leave the pitch if there’s a stoppage for a goalkeeper's injury. Some exceptions are allowed, such as in cases of collisions or bleeding. The first game incorporating the rule will be an English League Cup match between Tranmere and Rochdale on Saturday.
- •Trial rule begins with the 2026-27 Premier League season.
- •Coaches must nominate an outfield player for injury stoppages.
- •Exceptions include fouls, collisions, or bleeding.
- •First match with the rule is Tranmere vs. Rochdale in the League Cup.
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- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Premier League to crack down on goalkeepers 'feigning injury' with a new trial rule
"The new Premier League season is set to trial a crackdown on goalkeepers who appear to feign injury in order to disturb the flow of the game or give time for coaches to instruct players. The English Football Association on Monday said the move has been approved by global soccer’s rulemaking panel. “English football has received approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to introduce a new goalkeeper injury trial for the 2026-27 season as part of its ongoing commitment to maintaining the pace and flow of matches,” it said.
"The new Premier League season is set to trial a crackdown on goalkeepers who appear to feign injury in order to disturb the flow of the game or give time for coaches to instruct players.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJul 28, 2026, 1:17 AMFake GK injury rule to trial in England this seaso...
The new Premier League season is set to trial a crackdown on goalkeepers who appear to feign injury in order to disturb the flow of the game or give time for coaches to instruct players.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 11:50 PMPremier League to crack down on goalkeepers 'feigning injury' with a new trial rule
The new Premier League season is set to trial a crackdown on goalkeepers who appear to feign injury in order to disturb the flow of the game or give time for coaches to instruct players. The English Football Association on Monday said the move has been approved by global soccer’s rulemaking panel. “English football has received approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to introduce a new goalkeeper injury trial for the 2026-27 season as part of its ongoing commitment to maintaining the pace and flow of matches,” it said.
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