Question Number: 24455

League Specific 1/3/2011

RE: Adult

Marguerite Higham of Leyland, Lancashire United Kingdom asks...

If a player has 5 yellow cards on the 31st December, I understand these are then carried over into the New Year (i.e. no automatic one match ban) until such time as that player has accrued 10 yellow cards.

Is this correct?

Answer provided by Referee Gene Nagy

Marguerite, your question does not refer to a FIFA Law. It is covered by league or tournament regulations and they vary greatly. You need to contact your local association for the answer to this question. They can be reached at:
County Ground,
Thurston Rd, Leyland PR25 2LF,
Tel: 44 1772 624000

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Answer provided by Referee Dennis Wickham

The rules of each league will govern if there are any disciplinary procedures for accumulating yellow cards and whether they are based on a calendar year, league season, or an unlimited duration.

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Answer provided by Referee Joe McHugh

Hi
You need to check this with the competition authority. In general though once a player reaches 5 yellow cards there is an automatic one match ban. As seasons don't run on a calendar year I cannot see how the player would be allowed to 'escape' not serving the suspension when he reaches 5 cards by 31st Dec.

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