PREMIER LEAGUE

PREMIER LEAGUE RULES: SECTION M
SECTION M: PLAYERS’ IDENTIFICATION AND STRIP
M.22. Subject to Rules M.21 and M.23, when playing in League Matches the Players of
each participating Club shall wear Strip which in the opinion of the referee is of a
sufficient contrast that Match Officials, spectators and television viewers will be
able to distinguish clearly between the two teams. In selecting the choice of Strip
the following order of precedence shall apply unless authorised by the Board:
M.22.1. 1st priority: the outfield players of the Home Club who shall wear their
Home Strip;
M.22.2. 2nd priority: the outfield players of the Visiting Club;
M.22.3. 3rd priority: the Home Club goalkeeper;
M.22.4. 4th priority: the Away Club goalkeeper.
M.23. The Match Officials shall wear colours that distinguish them from the Strip worn
by the two Clubs. In the event of the Match Officials not having distinguishing
colours then the Away Club goalkeeper must change and if this is not possible the
Home Club goalkeeper must do so.
M.24. At least 7 days prior to each League Match the Visiting Club shall notify the Home
Club and the League on Form 14 of the Strip it intends its Players (including for the
avoidance of doubt its goalkeeper) to wear. If the Home Club is of the opinion that
this is likely to cause confusion it shall immediately notify the League.
M.25. The League, in consultation with PGMOL acting on behalf of the referee, will
determine any disputes arising between Clubs and no later than three working
days prior to each League Match notify both Clubs and the Match Officials of
the colours to be worn.
M.26. In the event of a dispute arising on the day of a League Match in relation to
the Strip to be worn then the referee’s decision shall be final.
M.27. Subject to Rule M.21, no Club shall participate in a League Match wearing Strip
other than its registered home Strip or alternative Strip or a combination of the
same except with the prior written consent of the Board.
Strip Advertising Old Rule
M.28. Provided that:
M.28.1. the content, design and area of the advertisement is approved by the
Board; and
M.28.2. it complies with the Football Association Rules for the time being in force;
advertising on Strip shall be permitted.
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