Temporary Dismissals (Sin Bins)
The FA will change the regulations controlling the temporary dismissal of players (‘Sin Bins’) for on-field acts of dissent at the start of the 2024/25 season.
As of the 1 July 2024, any Sin Bin will be treated as a standard caution and incur a £12 administration fee (in addition to the player missing a period of the match).
In matches lasting 90 minutes, the time allotted in the 'Sin Bin' will be 10 minutes. For matches lasting a shorter duration, 8 minutes will be the period a player spends in the 'Sin Bin'.
Once the time in the 'Sin Bin' has been completed, a returning player will only be allowed back on the pitch during a stoppage in play, and when permitted so by the referee.
Additionally, a player receiving two yellow cards for dissent and/or other offences will be dismissed from the field of play and not permitted to return.
This dismissal will result in a suspension and increased fine.
More detailed information about these and other disciplinary rule changes coming into effect in the new season will be published by The FA over coming weeks.
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Conor Ledgeway
Referee Development Officer
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conor.ledgeway@northridingfa.com
Yes – we want the player to avoid injury and the purpose of the Sin Bin is to remove the offender from play
For any match which lasts for a duration of 90 minutes, the offending player will be placed in the Sin Bin for 10 minutes. For all other matches, the time in the Sin Bin will be 8 minutes. It is important to remember that the time served in the Sin Bin must be active playing time and the referee will therefore include any lost time (i.e. injury delay)
As long as the referee follows the correct procedure then there should be no issues. Referees will need to note down the time of issuing the Sin Bin
The Sin Bins will be used for ALL NRCFA cup competitions except the Senior Cup as this stage (awaiting confirmation)
If it is the player’s second sin bin and they are not permitted to return, the game will be abandoned.