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HANDBOOK Season 2015/16

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CONTENTS

Club Information 02

Format 14

Fixtures 15

Rules of U18 Professional Development League 2 30

PUL1 42

PUL2 43

PUL3 44

PUL4 45

PUL5 46

PUL6 47

PUL7 48

PUL8 50

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CLUB INFORMATIONU18 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE 2CLUB INFORMATION

BARNSLEYBarnsley Academy, Oakwell Stadium, Grove Street, Barnsley, S71 1ETHome Ground: As Above

Correspondence address:As above Telephone No: 01226 215 123Facsimile No: 01226 211 184e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: Ronnie Branson

Under 18 Coach: Chris HowarthAdministrator: Shelley TongeMatch Day Co-ordinator: Eric Barnett

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: RedShorts: WhiteSocks: Red

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: Anthracite(Black)Shorts: BlackSocks: Black

GoalkeeperFirst ChoiceShirts: YellowShorts: YellowSocks: Yellow

Goalkeepers Second ChoiceShirts: Blue AtollShorts: Blue AtollSocks: Blue Atoll

BOLTON WANDERERSBolton Wanderers FC, Macron Stadium, Burnden Way, Lostock, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 6JWHome Ground: Bolton Wanderers Academy, Ox Hey Lane, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4BS

Correspondence address:As above (Bolton Wanderers FC) Telephone No: 01204 673673Facsimile No: 01204 469046e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: Jimmy Phillips

Under 18 Coach: David LeeAdministrator: Nick HorneMatch Day Co-ordinator: Nick Horne

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: WhiteShorts: NavySocks: White and navy

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: BlackShorts: BlackSocks: Black


Goalkeepers Second ChoiceShirts: GreenShorts: GreenSocks: Green

BIRMINGHAM CITYBirmingham City Football Academy, Wast Hills Training Ground, Redhill Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, W. Midlands, B38 9EJHome Ground: As Above

Correspondence address: As above Telephone No: 0121 244 1407e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager:Kristjaan SpeakmanUnder 18 Coach: Steve SpoonerAdministrator: Danetta ClevelandMatch Day Co-ordinator: Matthew Pyle

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: Navy BlueShorts: White Socks: Navy Blue

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: Red (Black and yellow panels)Shorts: BlackSocks: Yellow


GoalkeeperSecond ChoiceShirts: GreenShorts: GreenSocks: Green

BRENTFORD Brentford Academy, Griffin Park, Braemar Road, Brentford, TW8 0NTHome Ground: Brentford FC Training Ground, 100 Jersey Road, Osterley, Middlesex, TW5 0TP

Correspondence address:Griffin ParkTelephone No: 020 8380 9920Facsimile No: 020 8380 9933e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Director: Ose Aibangee

Head of Coaching: Stuart EnglishU21 Coach: Lee CarsleyU18 Coach: Jon De SouzaHead of Academy Operations: Ron DangerfieldAcademy Administrator: Kaz AnandMatch Day Co-ordinator: Kaz Anand

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: Red/White stripesShorts: Black Socks: Black

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: Blue Shorts: Blue Socks: Blue

GoalkeeperFirst ChoiceShirts: GreenShorts: GreenSocks: Green

GoalkeeperSecond ChoiceShirts: YellowShorts: YellowSocks: Yellow

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CARDIFF CITYCardiff City Academy, Cardiff City Stadium, Ffordd Fred Keenor, Leckwith Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AZHome Ground: University of South Wales Playing Fields, Upper Boat, Treforest, CF37 5UP

Correspondence address: Cardiff City Stadium Telephone No: 02920 643621Facsimile No: 02920 342 560e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: James McCarthy

Academy Operations Manager: Michelle McDonaldU18 Manager: Matthew Bloxham/Jarred Harvey Match Day Co-ordinator: Rob Clarke/ Alun Mitchell

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: BlueShorts: BlueSocks: Blue

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: Red Shorts: RedSocks: Blue

ColoursThird ChoiceShirts: Black and Yellow Shorts: Black shorts Socks: Yellow

Goalkeeper First ChoiceShirts: YellowShorts: YellowSocks: Yellow

GoalkeeperSecond ChoiceShirts: Dark Grey Shorts: Dark Grey Socks: Dark Grey

GoalkeeperThird ChoiceShirts: Green Shorts: Green Socks: Green

CHARLTON ATHLETIC Charlton Athletic Academy, Charlton Athletic Training Ground, Sparrows Lane, New Eltham, London, SE9 2JRHome Ground: As Above

Correspondence address: As above Telephone No: 020 8294 2097Facsimile No: 020 82942095e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: Steve Avory

Under 18 Coach: Sergei Baltacha Administrator: James WestlakeMatch Day Co-ordinator: Tony Blainey

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: RedShorts: White Socks: Red

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: WhiteShorts: Red Socks: White

Goalkeeper First ChoiceShirts: GreenShorts: BlackSocks: Black

GoalkeeperSecond ChoiceShirts: YellowShorts: YellowSocks: Yellow

COLCHESTER UNITEDWeston Homes Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5UPHome Ground: Florence Park, Grange Road, Tiptree, Essex, CO5 0UH

Correspondence address: Florence ParkTelephone No: 01206 755144Facsimile No: Nonee-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: Tony Humes

Under 18 Coach: Wayne Brown and Steve BallAdministrator: Jennifer KingMatch Day Co-ordinator: Jennifer King

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: Blue and White StripesShorts: BlueSocks: Blue and White Stripes

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: OrangeShorts: OrangeSocks: Orange

Goalkeepers First ChoiceShirts: Lime GreenShorts: Lime GreenSocks: Lime Green

Goalkeepers Second ChoiceShirts: PurpleShorts: PurpleSocks: Purple

BRISTOL CITYBristol City FC, Ashton Gate Stadium, Ashton Gate, Bristol, BS3 2EJHome Ground: SGS College - WISE Campus, New Road, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8LP

Correspondence Address:SGS College Telephone No: 01179 153 373/4e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: TBC

Under 18 Coach: Carlos AntonAdministrator: Sonia EllettMatch Day Co-ordinator: Glyn WatkinsHead of Operations: Suzanne Coombs [email protected]


Goalkeeper KitFirst ChoiceShirts: YellowShorts: YellowSocks: Yellow

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CRYSTAL PALACECrystal Palace Academy, GOALS Beckenham North, Copers Cope Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1NZ Home Ground: As above

Correspondence address: As above Telephone No: 020 8634 5267Facsimile No: 020 8658 6420e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: Ben Smith

Under 18 Coach: Ken GillardAdministrator: Sharon TomlinMatch Day Co-ordinator: Sharon Tomlin/ Roy Nixon

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: Red and blue stripesShorts: Blue Socks: Blue

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: WhiteShorts: WhiteSocks: White

Goalkeeper First ChoiceShirts: GreenShorts: GreenSocks: Green

GoalkeeperSecond ChoiceShirts: Yellow Shorts: YellowSocks: Yellow

HUDDERSFIELD TOWNHuddersfield Town Football Academy, Canalside Sports Complex, 509 Leeds Road, Huddersfield, HD2 1YJHome Ground: As above

Correspondence address:As above Telephone No: 01484 511555Facsimile No: 01484 511666e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: Mark Lillis

Under 18 Coach: Tony CarssAdministrator: Karen JaggerOperations Manager: Graham YatesMatch Day Co-ordinators: Neil Pickles & Peter Kenyon

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: Blue and whiteShorts: WhiteSocks: White

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: Fluorescent yellowShorts: Fluorescent yellowSocks: Fluorescent yellow

ColoursThird ChoiceShirts: White with red trimShorts: WhiteSocks: White

Goalkeeper First ChoiceShirts: PurpleShorts: PurpleSocks: Purple

GoalkeeperSecond ChoiceShirts: BlueShorts: BlueSocks: Blue


CREWE ALEXANDRA Crewe Alexandra Academy, Alexandra Park, Wettenhall Road, Reaseheath, Nantwich CW5 6DFHome Ground: As above

Correspondence address:As above Telephone No: 01270 213 014 ext. 147Facsimile No: 01270 610 845e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: Dario Gradi

Under 18 Coach: Kenny LuntAdministrator: Paul AntrobusMatch Day Co-ordinator: Paul Antrobus

ColoursFirst Choice Shirts: RedShorts: WhiteSocks: Red

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: WhiteShorts: BlackSocks: White

ColoursThird ChoiceShirts: RedShorts: RedSocks: Red


GoalkeeperSecond ChoiceShirts: NavyShorts: NavySocks: Navy

COVENTRY CITY Coventry City FC Academy, The Alan Higgs Centre, Allard Way, Pinley, Coventry, CV3 1JPHome Ground: The Alan Higgs Centre

Correspondence address:As above Telephone No:02476 308 920e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: Richard Stevens

Under 18 Coach: Jason FarndonAdministrator: Mike ReidMatch Day Co-ordinator: Tony Shiels

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: Sky blue and white stripesShorts: Navy blueSocks: Sky blue

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: RedShorts: WhiteSocks: Red

Goalkeeper First ChoiceShirts: YellowShorts: Black Socks: Black

GoalkeeperSecond ChoiceShirts: GreenShorts: BlackSocks: Black

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MILLWALL Millwall Academy, Millwall FC Training Ground, Calmont Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 4BZHome Ground: As above

Correspondence address:As above Telephone No: 0208 466 9308e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: Scott Fitzgerald

Under 18 Coach: Larry McAvoy and David ConnollyAcademy/U21s Secretary: Karen WilsonMatch Day Co-ordinator: Karen Wilson

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: NavyShorts: WhiteSocks: Navy and white hoops

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: YellowShorts: YellowSocks: Yellow


GoalkeeperSecond ChoiceShirts: BlackShorts: BlackSocks: Black


LEEDS UNITED Leeds United Training Ground & Academy, Walton Road, Thorp Arch, Leeds LS23 7BAHome Ground: As above

Correspondence address:As above Telephone No: 01937 884 462Facsimile No: 01937 884 422e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: Adam Underwood

Administrator: Katie SleeMatch Day Co-ordinator: Eric Hooper

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: WhiteShorts: WhiteSocks: White


Goalkeeper First ChoiceShirts: Royal blueShorts: Royal blue Socks: Royal blue

GoalkeeperSecond ChoiceShirts: GreenShorts: GreenSocks: Green

GoalkeeperThird ChoiceShirts: OrangeShorts: BlackSocks: Orange

HULL CITY The Croft, Bishop Burton College, York Road, Bishop Burton, East Yorkshire, HU17 8QGHome Ground: KC Stadium, West Park, Hull, HU3 6HU

Correspondence address:The Croft (As above) Telephone No: 01482 358398e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: Tony Pennock

Head Of Coaching: Jon BealeAcademy Secretary: Charlotte CarringtonMatch Day Co-ordinator / Head of Academy Operations: Ash Lord

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: Amber with black pin stripeShorts: Black with amber trimSocks: Amber and black

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: White with amber trimShorts: White with amber trimSocks: White and amber

Goalkeeper First ChoiceShirts: GreenShorts: Green Socks: Green

GoalkeeperSecond ChoiceShirts: Blue print and clematisShorts: Navy blueSocks: Navy blue

IPSWICH TOWN Ipswich Town FC, Portman Road, Ipswich, IP1 2DAHome Ground: Ipswich Town Academy, Playford Road Ipswich IP4 5RQ

Correspondence address:Ipswich Town Training Ground Telephone No: 01473 662 720Facsimile No: 01473 662 727e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: Bryan Klug

Under 18 Coach: Gerard NashAdministrator: Helen BroughtonMatch Day Co-ordinator: Helen Broughton

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: BlueShorts: WhiteSocks: Blue

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: OrangeShorts: Orange Socks: Orange

Goalkeeper First ChoiceShirts: Dark greenShorts: Dark green Socks: Dark green

GoalkeeperSecond ChoiceShirts: Lime greenShorts: Lime greenSocks: Lime green

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SHEFFIELD UNITED Sheffield United Academy, Firshill Crescent, Sheffield, S4 7DJHome Ground: As above

Correspondence address: As aboveTelephone No: 0114 261 7444Facsimile No: 0114 2811460e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: Nick Cox

Under 18 Coach: Travis BinnionAdministrator: Joanne GamblesMatch Day Co-ordinator: Jane Ford

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: Red and white stripesShorts: RedSocks: Red

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: Macaw with black trimShorts: Macaw with black trimSocks: Macaw with black trim


GoalkeeperSecond ChoiceShirts: RedShorts: RedSocks: Red

QUEENS PARK RANGERS Imperial College Training Ground, Sipson Lane, Harlington, Middlesex, UB3 5AQHome Ground: As above

Correspondence address:QPR Academy, Imperial Heston, Crane Lodge Road, Cranford, Middlesex, TW5 9PQTelephone No: 07939 592 022e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: Perry Suckling

Under 18 Coach: Paul FurlongAdministrator: Alex CarrollMatch Day Co-ordinator: Steve Bacon

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: Blue and white hoopsShorts: WhiteSocks: White

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: Red and black hoops Shorts: Black Socks: Black


GoalkeeperSecond ChoiceShirts: PurpleShorts: PurpleSocks: Purple

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY Sheffield Wednesday Academy, Middlewood Rd, Sheffield, S6 1TF Home Ground: As above

Correspondence address:Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 1SWTelephone No: 0114 221 2462e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: Dean Ramsdale

Under 18 Coach: Steven Haslam/Max WraggAdministrator: Debbie WalkerMatch Day Co-ordinator: Richard Tompkins

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: Blue and whiteShorts: BlueSocks: White

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: BlackShorts: AquaSocks: Aqua and black



NOTTINGHAM FOREST Nottingham Forest FC Academy, Gresham Close, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7RQ Home Ground: As above

Correspondence address:As aboveTelephone No: 0115 982 4354e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: Gary Brazil

Under 18 Coach: Jack LesterAdministrator: Debbie IrvingMatch Day Co-ordinator: Rob Trew




GoalkeeperSecond ChoiceShirts: BlueShorts: BlueSocks: Blue

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WATFORD Vicarage Road Stadium, Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0ERHome Ground: UCL Sports Ground, Bell Lane, London Colney, Herts AL2 1BZ

Correspondence address:Vicarage Road StadiumTelephone No: 01923 496243Facsimile No: 01923 496265e-mail address: [email protected]

Academy Manager: Chris McGuane

Under 18 Coach: David HorsemanAdministrator: Lesley WattsMatch Day Co-ordinator: Lesley Watts/ Robert Smith

ColoursFirst ChoiceShirts: YellowShorts: BlackSocks: Black

ColoursSecond ChoiceShirts: Black Shorts: Black Socks: Black

Goalkeeper First ChoiceShirts: BlueShorts: BlueSocks: Blue


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FORMAT

North South

Barnsley Brentford

Birmingham City Bristol City

Bolton Wanderers Cardiff City

Coventry City Charlton Athletic

Crewe Alexandra Colchester United

Huddersfield Town Crystal Palace

Hull City Ipswich Town

Leeds United Millwall

Nottingham Forest Queens Park Rangers

Sheffield United Watford

Sheffield Wednesday

• Clubs will play matches within their regional group on a home and away basis. Additional matches against each Club within the other region will be staged on either a home or away basis.

• Those Clubs within the Northern Section will receive a total of 26 matches – 16 within region, 10 out of region.

• Those Clubs within the Southern Section will receive a total of 27 matches – 18 within region, 9 out of region.

U18 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE 2REGIONAL LEAGUES

FIXTURES

Saturday, August 8th 2015

Barnsley v Charlton Athletic

Birmingham City v Colchester United *12 noon kick-off

Bolton Wanderers v Crystal Palace

Coventry City v Ipswich Town *12 noon kick-off

Huddersfield Town v Queens Park Rangers *12 noon kick-off

Hull City v Watford

Nottingham Forest v Brentford *12 noon kick-off

Sheffield United v Bristol City *1pm kick-off

Sheffield Wednesday v Cardiff City

Wednesday, August 12th 2015

Bristol City v Sheffield Wednesday 7pm kick-off


Brentford v Sheffield United

Cardiff City v Barnsley

Charlton Athletic v Birmingham City

Colchester United v Bolton Wanderers

Coventry City v Crystal Palace *1pm kick-off

Ipswich Town v Crewe Alexandra

Millwall v Huddersfield Town

Queens Park Rangers v Hull City

Watford v Leeds United

*Kick-off 11am unless stated

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Tuesday, August 18th 2015

Nottingham Forest v Huddersfield Town *11.30am kick-off

Wednesday, August 19th 2015

Birmingham City v Crewe Alexandra *11.30am kick-off

Hull City v Barnsley

Sheffield United v Sheffield Wednesday

Saturday, August 22nd 2015

Barnsley v Birmingham City

Coventry City v Sheffield United

Crewe Alexandra v Hull City *12.30pm kick-off

Huddersfield Town v Leeds United

Sheffield Wednesday v Nottingham Forest

Cardiff City v Colchester United

Ipswich Town v Bristol City

Millwall v Charlton Athletic

Queens Park Rangers v Brentford

Watford v Crystal Palace

Friday, August 28th 2015

Coventry City v Nottingham Forest


Crewe Alexandra v Sheffield United

Hull City v Birmingham City *12.30pm kick-off

Leeds United v Bolton Wanderers

Sheffield Wednesday v Barnsley

Brentford v Cardiff City

Bristol City v Millwall *12 noon kick-off

Charlton Athletic v Queens Park Rangers *11.15am kick-off

Colchester United v Watford

Ipswich Town v Crystal Palace

Tuesday, September 1st 2015

Nottingham Forest v Leeds United *11.30am kick-off

Wednesday, September 2nd 2015

Barnsley v Crewe Alexandra

Birmingham City v Sheffield Wednesday *11.30am kick-off

Bolton Wanderers v Huddersfield Town

Sheffield United v Hull City

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Saturday, September 19th 2015

Barnsley v Bristol City

Birmingham City v Cardiff City *11.30am kick-off

Bolton Wanderers v Charlton Athletic

Coventry City v Colchester United *12 noon kick-off

Crewe Alexandra v Crystal Palace

Huddersfield Town v Ipswich Town

Leeds United v Queens Park Rangers

Nottingham Forest v Watford

Sheffield Wednesday v Brentford


Brentford v Coventry City

Bristol City v Crewe Alexandra *11.30pm kick-off

Cardiff City v Huddersfield Town

Charlton Athletic v Hull City

Colchester United v Leeds United

Crystal Palace v Nottingham Forest *11.30am kick-off

Ipswich Town v Sheffield United

Millwall v Sheffield Wednesday

Queens Park Rangers v Barnsley

Watford v Birmingham City *10.30am kick-off


Barnsley v Watford

Bolton Wanderers v Brentford

Coventry City v Bristol City

Crewe Alexandra v Cardiff City

Huddersfield Town v Charlton Athletic

Hull City v Colchester United

Leeds United v Crystal Palace

Nottingham Forest v Ipswich Town *12 noon kick-off

Sheffield United v Millwall *1pm kick-off

Sheffield Wednesday v Queens Park Rangers *12.30pm kick-off


Brentford v Huddersfield Town

Bristol City v Hull City

Cardiff City v Leeds United

Charlton Athletic v Nottingham Forest

Colchester United v Sheffield United

Crystal Palace v Sheffield Wednesday

Ipswich Town v Barnsley

Millwall v Birmingham City *12 noon kick-off

Queens Park Rangers v Bolton Wanderers

Watford v Coventry City

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Saturday, October 17th 2015

Bolton Wanderers v Sheffield United

Coventry City v Barnsley

Huddersfield Town v Hull City

Leeds United v Sheffield Wednesday

Nottingham Forest v Crewe Alexandra

Brentford v Millwall

Cardiff City v Ipswich Town

Charlton Athletic v Crystal Palace

Colchester United v Bristol City

Queens Park Rangers v Watford


Bolton Wanderers v Birmingham City *12 noon kick-off

Hull City v Millwall

Friday, October 30th 2015

Hull City v Nottingham Forest *11.30am kick-off

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Saturday, October 3rd 2015

Barnsley v Crystal Palace

Birmingham City v Ipswich Town *11.30am kick-off

Bolton Wanderers v Millwall

Coventry City v Queens Park Rangers

Crewe Alexandra v Watford

Hull City v Brentford

Leeds United v Bristol City *1.30pm kick-off

Nottingham Forest v Cardiff City *12 noon kick-off

Sheffield United v Charlton Athletic

Sheffield Wednesday v Colchester United

Wednesday, October 7th 2015

Bolton Wanderers v Coventry City *12 noon kick-off


Barnsley v Leeds United

Birmingham City v Nottingham Forest

Crewe Alexandra v Coventry City

Hull City v Bolton Wanderers

Sheffield United v Huddersfield Town

Bristol City v Brentford

Ipswich Town v Charlton Athletic

Millwall v Queens Park Rangers

Watford v Cardiff City *10.30am kick-off

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Saturday, November 14th 2015

Barnsley v Nottingham Forest

Birmingham City v Leeds United *11.30am kick-off

Crewe Alexandra v Bolton Wanderers

Hull City v Coventry City

Sheffield Wednesday v Huddersfield Town

Bristol City v Watford

Charlton Athletic v Brentford

Colchester United v Queens Park Rangers

Crystal Palace v Cardiff City

Millwall v Ipswich Town

Saturday, November 21st 2015

Huddersfield Town v Coventry City *11.30am kick-off

Leeds United v Crewe Alexandra

Sheffield United v Barnsley

Sheffield Wednesday v Hull City

Brentford v Crystal Palace

Cardiff City v Charlton Athletic

Ipswich Town v Colchester United

Queens Park Rangers v Bristol City

Watford v Millwall *10.30am kick-off

Saturday, October 31st 2015

Birmingham City v Coventry City

Crewe Alexandra v Huddersfield Town

Sheffield United v Leeds United

Sheffield Wednesday v Bolton Wanderers

Bristol City v Crystal Palace

Colchester United v Charlton Athletic

Millwall v Cardiff City

Queens Park Rangers v Ipswich Town

Watford v Brentford *10.30am kick-off


Bolton Wanderers v Barnsley

Coventry City v Sheffield Wednesday

Huddersfield Town v Birmingham City *12 noon kick-off

Leeds United v Hull City

Nottingham Forest v Sheffield United


Brentford v Colchester United

Cardiff City v Queens Park Rangers

Charlton Athletic v Bristol City *11.30am kick-off

Crystal Palace v Millwall

Ipswich Town v Watford

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Saturday, December 12th 2015

Birmingham City v Barnsley *11.30am kick-off

Hull City v Crewe Alexandra *12.30pm kick-off

Leeds United v Huddersfield Town

Nottingham Forest v Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield United v Coventry City


Crewe Alexandra v Barnsley *11.30am kick-off

Huddersfield Town v Bolton Wanderers

Hull City v Sheffield United

Leeds United v Nottingham Forest

Sheffield Wednesday v Birmingham City *11.30am kick-off

Brentford v Watford

Cardiff City v Millwall

Charlton Athletic v Colchester United

Crystal Palace v Bristol City

Ipswich Town v Queens Park Rangers


Barnsley v Huddersfield Town

Birmingham City v Sheffield United *11.30am kick-off

Coventry City v Leeds United

Crewe Alexandra v Sheffield Wednesday

Nottingham Forest v Bolton Wanderers *12 noon kick-off

Brentford v Ipswich Town

Bristol City v Cardiff City

Charlton Athletic v Watford

Colchester United v Millwall

Crystal Palace v Queens Park Rangers


Barnsley v Hull City

Coventry City v Bolton Wanderers

Crewe Alexandra v Birmingham City *11.30am kick-off

Huddersfield Town v Nottingham Forest *11.30am kick-off

Sheffield Wednesday v Sheffield United

Cardiff City v Brentford

Crystal Palace v Ipswich Town

Millwall v Bristol City *12 noon kick-off

Queens Park Rangers v Charlton Athletic

Watford v Colchester United *10.30am kick-off

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Saturday, January 23rd 2016

Barnsley v Coventry City

Hull City v Huddersfield Town

Sheffield United v Bolton Wanderers

Sheffield Wednesday v Leeds United

Bristol City v Queens Park Rangers

Charlton Athletic v Cardiff City

Colchester United v Ipswich Town

Crystal Palace v Brentford

Millwall v Watford

Saturday, January 30th 2016

Bolton Wanderers v Sheffield Wednesday

Coventry City v Birmingham City

Huddersfield Town v Crewe Alexandra *11.30am kick-off

Leeds United v Sheffield United

Nottingham Forest v Hull City *12 noon kick-off

Bristol City v Colchester United

Crystal Palace v Charlton Athletic

Ipswich Town v Cardiff City

Millwall v Brentford

Watford v Queens Park Rangers *10.30am kick-off


Barnsley v Sheffield Wednesday

Birmingham City v Hull City *12.30pm kick-off

Bolton Wanderers v Leeds United

Nottingham Forest v Coventry City

Sheffield United v Crewe Alexandra

Bristol City v Charlton Athletic *11.30am kick-off

Colchester United v Brentford

Millwall v Crystal Palace

Queens Park Rangers v Cardiff City

Watford v Ipswich Town *10.30am kick-off


Bolton Wanderers v Hull City

Coventry City v Crewe Alexandra *11.30am kick-off

Huddersfield Town v Sheffield United

Leeds United v Barnsley

Nottingham Forest v Birmingham City

Brentford v Charlton Athletic

Cardiff City v Crystal Palace

Ipswich Town v Millwall

Queens Park Rangers v Colchester United

Watford v Bristol City *10.30am kick-off

Friday, January 22nd 2016

Crewe Alexandra v Nottingham Forest

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Saturday, February 20th 2016

Bolton Wanderers v Nottingham Forest *12 noon kick-off

Huddersfield Town v Barnsley

Leeds United v Coventry City

Sheffield United v Birmingham City

Sheffield Wednesday v Crewe Alexandra

Cardiff City v Bristol City

Ipswich Town v Brentford

Millwall v Colchester United

Queens Park Rangers v Crystal Palace

Watford v Charlton Athletic *10.30am kick-off


Barnsley v Sheffield United

Birmingham City v Bolton Wanderers *11.30am kick-off

Coventry City v Huddersfield Town

Crewe Alexandra v Leeds United

Hull City v Sheffield Wednesday

Brentford v Queens Park Rangers

Bristol City v Ipswich Town

Charlton Athletic v Millwall

Colchester United v Cardiff City

Crystal Palace v Watford


Barnsley v Bolton Wanderers

Birmingham City v Huddersfield Town *11.30am kick-off

Hull City v Leeds United

Sheffield United v Nottingham Forest

Sheffield Wednesday v Coventry City

Brentford v Bristol City

Cardiff City v Watford

Charlton Athletic v Ipswich Town

Colchester United v Crystal Palace

Queens Park Rangers v Millwall


Bolton Wanderers v Crewe Alexandra

Coventry City v Hull City *12.30pm kick-off

Huddersfield Town v Sheffield Wednesday

Leeds United v Birmingham City

Nottingham Forest v Barnsley

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Saturday, March 19th 2016

Brentford v Leeds United

Bristol City v Nottingham Forest *12 noon kick-off

Cardiff City v Sheffield United

Charlton Athletic v Sheffield Wednesday

Colchester United v Barnsley

Crystal Palace v Birmingham City

Ipswich Town v Bolton Wanderers

Millwall v Coventry City

Queens Park Rangers v Crewe Alexandra

Watford v Huddersfield Town *10.30am kick-off


Crewe Alexandra v Millwall

Crystal Palace v Colchester United

Saturday, April 9th 2016

Barnsley v Brentford

Birmingham City v Bristol City

Bolton Wanderers v Cardiff City

Coventry City v Charlton Athletic *11.30am kick-off

Crewe Alexandra v Colchester United

Huddersfield Town v Crystal Palace

Hull City v Ipswich Town

Leeds United v Millwall

Nottingham Forest v Queens Park Rangers

Sheffield United v Watford


Brentford v Birmingham City

Bristol City v Bolton Wanderers

Cardiff City v Coventry City

Charlton Athletic v Crewe Alexandra *1pm kick-off

Colchester United v Huddersfield Town

Crystal Palace v Hull City

Ipswich Town v Leeds United

Millwall v Nottingham Forest *12 noon kick-off

Queens Park Rangers v Sheffield United

Watford v Sheffield Wednesday *10.30am kick-off


Barnsley v Millwall

Birmingham City v Queens Park Rangers *11.30am kick-off

Bolton Wanderers v Watford

Crewe Alexandra v Brentford

Huddersfield Town v Bristol City

Hull City v Cardiff City

Leeds United v Charlton Athletic

Nottingham Forest v Colchester United *12 noon kick-off

Sheffield United v Crystal Palace

Sheffield Wednesday v Ipswich Town *12 noon kick-off

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RULES OF U18 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE 2 CONTENTS

Definitions 31

General Provisions 31

The League 32

Structure of the League 32

The League Competition 33

End of Season Competition 34

Finance 34

Fixtures 34

Pitch Size 35

Artificial Surfaces 35

Postponement of Matches 35

Kick-off and Restart 35

Team Sheet 36

Substitutes 36

Duration of Matches 36

Notification of Match Results 36

Strip, Match Ball and Other Equipment 37

Equipment and Facilities 37

Match Officials 37

Technical Match Observers 39

Medical 39

Player Eligibility 40

Disciplinary Procedures 40

Definitions

1. In these rules terms defined in Premier League Rule A.1 and Rule 1 of the Youth Development Rules shall have the meanings set out in those Rules save where a different definition is specifically adopted in these rules.

2. In addition, in these rules the following terms shall have the following meanings:

2.1. "Category 2 Academy" means an Academy which has been designated as Category 2 by the Professional Game Board;

2.2. “Home Club” means the Member Club at whose venue a Match is or was or should be or should have been played or, where the Member Clubs participating in that Match share a venue, the Member Club whose name first appears in respect of that Match on the fixture list;

2.3. “Laws of the Game” means the laws governing the playing of association football as authorised from time to time by the International Football Association Board;

2.4. “Match” means a match played in the League;

2.5. “Member Club” means a club in membership of the League;

2.6. “Premier League” means The Football Association Premier League Limited;

2.7. “Premier League Rules” means the rules for the time being of the Premier League;

2.8. “Season” means the period commencing on the date of the first Match in the League and ending on the date of the last such Match;

2.9. “U18 Professional Development League 2” means the competition organised by the Premier League and designated as such and “League” shall have the same meaning;

2.10. “Under 18” and “Under 19” has the meaning in Youth Development Rule 2; and

2.11. “Visiting Club” means the Member Club playing, which has played, which should play or which should have played a Match at the venue of a Home Club or, where the Member Clubs participating in the Match share a ground, the Member Club whose name last appears in respect of that Match on the fixture list.

General Provisions

3. Unless the context otherwise requires:

3.1. words importing the singular shall include the plural and vice-versa; and

3.2. words importing any particular gender shall include all genders.

4. The headings in these rules are for convenience only and shall not affect their interpretation.

5. Premier League Rule B.12 shall apply to any discretion, right or power expressed in these rules to be exercisable by the Board.

6. Subject to rule 7, no alteration shall be made to these rules unless it has first been submitted to and approved by clubs in membership of the Premier League in accordance with the provisions of the Articles.

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7. Rule 6 shall not apply to any matter which is stated in these rules to be a matter which shall be determined by Member Clubs.

8. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of these rules and the provisions of the Premier League Rules, the provisions of the Premier League Rules shall prevail.

9. Where a Member Club is required to submit a form to the Secretary or to the Premier League pursuant to these rules, the Board may instead require that the information to be provided in the form is submitted via the Extranet in such manner as it may determine.

The League

10. The League shall be called the “U18 Professional Development League 2” to which name may be added the name of any title sponsor.

11. The League shall be governed, managed and organised by the Premier League, acting by and through the Board, subject to the provisions of the Articles, the Premier League Rules, and these rules.

Structure of the League

12. Membership of the League shall be limited to and (subject to rule 14) mandatory for those Premier League clubs and Football League clubs who hold licences to operate Category 2 Academies.

13. Each Member Club shall submit to the Secretary on or before the 1st June in each year Form PUL1 duly completed.

14. Membership of the League shall cease if:

14.1. a Member Club is expelled from the Premier League or the Football League (as appropriate) or from the League; or

14.2. a Member Club ceases to hold a licence to operate a Category 2 Academy.

15. There shall be no annual subscription.

16. The League shall be split into two regional leagues.

Guidance Youth Development Rule 167 provides that the composition of each league shall be organised on a regional basis, the composition of which shall be at the absolute discretion of the Board, who shall so far as reasonably possible try to ensure each league is organised in a way that means each Member Club has to travel no more than 3 hours to any Match (save that longer travel times may be necessary in order to ensure that each Member Club can participate meaningfully in U18 Professional Development League 2).

17. Each Member Club shall play:

17.1 each other Member Club in its regional league twice (once home and once away); and

17.2 each Member Club in the other regional league once (either home or away as determined by the Board).

18. League rules 25 to 30 shall apply to the league tables recording the results of matches played in each of the regional leagues.

19. The winner of each regional league shall receive 25 commemorative medals to distribute to such of their players and Officials as they think fit.

The League Competition

20. Eligibility in the League shall be limited to players in age group Under 18 or younger, save that each club may nominate one Under 19 goalkeeper on its team sheet for any Match.

21. Subject to rules 23 to 30 inclusive, the format of the League competition shall be determined annually by the Board after the 1st June and shall be published to Member Clubs as soon as practicable thereafter.

22. Except with the prior written approval of the Board, Member Clubs shall play home Matches at the venue indicated on Form PUL1. The Board shall be empowered at any time to inspect the pitch and the facilities at all such venues and, if they are considered to be unsuitable for the playing of Matches, to order that they be played elsewhere.

23. Matches shall:

23.1. be organised on a largely regional basis;

23.2. take place during the Professional Development Phase Games Programme; and

23.3. be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game.

24. Unless otherwise determined by either the Board or a Commission pursuant to the provisions of the Premier League Rules, the winner of a Match shall score 3 points and each Member Club participating in a Match which is drawn shall score one point.

25. The results of Matches shall be recorded by the Secretary in a table containing, in respect of each Member Club, the following information:

25.1. the number of Matches played;

25.2. the number of Matches won, drawn and lost as a Home Club;

25.3. the number of Matches won, drawn and lost as a Visiting Club;

25.4. the number of goals scored in Matches by and against that Member Club;

25.5. the number of points scored by each Member Club.

26. The position of Member Clubs in the table shall be determined by the number of points scored, the Member Club having scored the highest number of points being at the top of the table and the Member Club having scored the lowest being at the bottom.

27. If any two or more Member Clubs have scored the same number of points their position in the table shall be determined on goal difference, that is to say, the difference between the total number of goals scored by and against a Member Club in Matches, and the higher or highest placed Member Club shall be the Member Club with the higher or highest goal difference.

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28. If any two or more Member Clubs have scored the same number of points and have the same goal difference, the higher or highest placed Member Club shall be the Member Club having scored the most goals.

29. If any two or more Member Clubs have scored the same number of points, have the same goal difference and have scored the same number of goals they shall be deemed to occupy the same position in the table.

30. If at the end of a Season any two or more Member Clubs occupy the same position in a table, the Board shall determine the means, if any, by which they shall be separated.

31. The results of Matches and each table shall be published on the Extranet and distributed to the media by the Secretary as soon as practicable after each Saturday during the Season upon which Matches are played.

32. The winner of the League shall receive a trophy, which it shall return to the Secretary in good order and condition not later than 3 weeks before the final Matches of the following Season, and both the winner of and the runner-up shall receive 25 commemorative medals to be presented to such of their players and Officials as they think fit. Additional medals may be presented with the consent of the Board.

End of Season Competition

33. The winner of each regional league shall play the runner-up of the other league in the semi-finals of the League, with the winner of each regional league being the Home Club for its semi-final.

34. The winners of each of the semi-finals shall compete in the final, the winner of which shall be deemed to be the winner of U18 Professional Development League 2.

35. Each of the above matches (semi-finals and final) shall be played at the Home Club’s ground registered pursuant to Premier League Rule K.5 or Football League Regulation 13.6, or at a neutral venue to be determined by the Premier League, and which club shall be the Home Club for the final shall be determined by a draw undertaken by the Premier League.

Finance

36. The cost of staging Matches, including the fees and expenses of Match Officials, shall be met by the Home Club and the Visiting Club shall meet the cost of its attendance thereat.

37. Unless the Board otherwise determines in any particular case, charges for admission to a Match may be made at the discretion of and retained by the Home Club.

38. A Match shall not be broadcast without the prior written permission of the Board.

Fixtures

39. The dates and kick-off times on which Matches shall be played shall be fixed and published by the Board as soon as practicable prior to the commencement of each Season and except as otherwise provided in rules 41, 47 and 48, Matches shall be played on the dates thus fixed.

40. All intellectual and other rights in the League’s fixture list shall belong to the Premier League.

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41. The Board shall have the power at any time to change the date upon which a Match is to be played. Before exercising such a power the Board will consult with and take into account any representations made by the Member Clubs participating in the Match in question and any other Member Club which may be affected by the proposed change.

42. Unless the Board otherwise provides, Matches will be played on Saturdays, with each Season commencing on a date to be determined by the Board.

43. No later than 14 days before the date upon which a Match is to be played in accordance with the fixture list, the Home Club shall send Form PUL2 to the Visiting Club, the appointed Match Officials and the Secretary. Where the Match Officials have not been appointed by this time, the Home Club shall send Form PUL2 to the Match Officials as soon as it is notified of such appointment.

Pitch Size

44. Unless otherwise permitted by the Board, in Matches the length of the pitch shall be 105 metres and its breadth 68 metres.

45. The dimensions of a pitch at a ground registered pursuant to Premier League Rule K.5 or Football League Regulation 13.6 shall be as determined by the Board for the purposes of the Premier League competition.

Artificial Surfaces

46. No Match shall be played on an Artificial Surface.

Postponement of Matches

47. A Match shall not be postponed or abandoned except with the written consent of the Board or on the instructions of the appointed referee who shall be empowered to instruct that the Match be postponed or abandoned only if he considers that the pitch is unfit for, or if adverse weather conditions preclude, the playing of the Match.

48. Upon a Match being postponed or abandoned in accordance with rule 47, the Home Club shall forthwith give notice thereof to the Secretary in Form PUL3 and the Board will thereupon exercise its power under rule 41 and fix a date upon which the Match in question shall be played.

49. Except in the case of a Match which, without either the Home Club or the Visiting Club being at fault, is postponed or abandoned under the provisions of rule 47, any Member Club which causes the postponement or abandonment of a Match on the date fixed under rule 39 or the date to which it is rearranged under rule 48 will be in breach of these rules.

Kick-off and Restart

50. Unless otherwise decided by the Board, after consultation with both the Home Club and the Away Club, the kick-off time of a Match shall be no earlier than 11.00am and no later than 7.00pm and in any case shall be confirmed on Form PUL2.

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51. Each Member Club participating in a Match shall adhere to the kick-off time and the Home Club shall report any delay to the kick-off or to the restart to the Secretary together with any explanation for such delay.

52. Any Member Club which without good reason causes the kick-off or the restart of a Match to be delayed from the time fixed will be in breach of these rules.

Team Sheet

53. At least 30 minutes before the kick-off time of a Match, each participating Member Club:

53.1. shall hand to the referee a team sheet in Form PUL4; and

53.2. shall hand to its opponents a team sheet in Form PUL5;

each duly completed, which shall also include the names and job titles of up to five of its Officials who will occupy the trainers’ bench during the Match.

54. If any player or substitute player named in the team sheet is injured after the submission of the team sheet but before kick-off, upon the referee being satisfied that the injury is such that the player in question cannot reasonably be expected to play, the name of another player may be added to the team sheet as a player or substitute player.

55. No player whose name does not appear on the team sheet shall take the field of play in that Match.

Substitutes

56. A Member Club may include in its team sheet up to five substitute players, three of whom may take part in the Match subject to the conditions set out in Law 3 of the Laws of the Game.

Duration of Matches

57. Subject to the provisions of Law 7 of the Laws of the Game and rule 58, the duration of a Match shall be 90 minutes.

58. The Board may order a Match which for whatever reason lasts for less than 90 minutes to count as a completed Match or to be replayed.

59. The half-time interval shall be 10 minutes.

Notification of Match Results

60. Within 30 minutes of the conclusion of a Match the Home Club shall notify the result to the Premier League’s appointed media data collection and distribution partner.

61. Each Member Club participating in a Match shall complete Form PUL6 in duplicate, retaining one copy for its own records and submitting the other to the Secretary so that it is received by him within 72 hours of the conclusion of the Match. Each Member Club shall also submit the information set out in Form PUL6 via the Extranet by 5pm on the first Working Day after the match.

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Strip, Match Ball and Other Equipment

62. Each Member Club shall ensure that its Players only wear in Matches Strips which have been registered with the Premier League pursuant to Premier League Rules M.17 to M.20 (save that the provisions of Premier League Rule M.21 shall apply to a Member Club’s last home or away Match), or, in the case of a Member Club which is not a member of the Premier League, in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Football League concerning the registration of Strip.

63. When playing in a Match the Players of each Member 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:

63.1. 1st priority – the outfield players of the Home Club, who shall wear their Home Strip;

63.2. 2nd priority – the outfield players of the Visiting Club;

63.3. 3rd priority – the Home Club goalkeeper;

63.4. 4th priority – the Away Club goalkeeper.

64. When playing in Matches each Player shall wear a shirt on the back of which shall be prominently displayed his shirt number.

Guidance The shirt number need not be his squad number as the provisions of Premier League Rules M.1 to M.4 do not apply in the League.

65. The colour and design of the shirt and stockings worn by the goalkeeper when playing in Matches shall be such as to distinguish him from the other Players and from Match Officials.

66. The captain of each team appearing in a Match shall wear an armband indicating his status as such.

Equipment and Facilities

67. The Board shall have power to specify the equipment and facilities to be provided by Member Clubs for the playing of Matches.

68. In all Matches, the Home Club shall provide, and the participating Member Clubs shall only use the official ball approved from time to time by the league (either the Premier League or the Football League) in which the Home Club’s first team competes.

Match Officials

69. The Football Association shall arrange the appointment of Match Officials to officiate at each Match and shall determine the terms and conditions of their appointment.

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Guidance It is envisaged that in normal circumstances notifications shall be provided to the Match Officials, and acknowledgements made by them, through the Match Officials Administration System (“MOAS”) operated by The Football Association. It is also envisaged that Forms PUL7 and PUL8 will be submitted in this way.

70. The acceptance by a Match Official of his appointment under rule 69 shall constitute an agreement with the Premier League by such Match Official to be bound by and to comply with:

70.1. the Laws of the Game;

70.2. the Football Association Rules;

70.3. these Rules.

71. The Match Officials shall wear black match uniform, save that where that uniform clashes with the Strip worn by either the Home Club or the Visiting Club, the Member Club with the clashing Strip shall provide the Match Officials with an alternative colour shirt to wear during the Match.

Guidance Given that the Match Officials shall be wearing black match uniform, each Member Club shall be aware if there is a risk that its Strip will clash with that of the Match Officials. Where there is such a risk, the obligation shall be on that Member Club to bring an alternative colour shirt (also approved by the Premier League) for the Match Officials to wear.

72. At the conclusion of each Match, the Home Club shall pay fees and expenses to Match Officials at such rates as the Board shall determine from time to time.

73. No Member Club or Official shall either directly or indirectly make or offer to make any payment to or confer or offer to confer any benefit upon any Match Official.

74. Prior to the commencement of a Match at which he has been appointed to officiate, the referee shall:

74.1. together with the other Match Officials, arrive at the ground not less than 1 hour before the kick-off time;

74.2. decide on the fitness of the pitch for the playing of the Match and

74.2.1. if the referee considers it to be unfit, instruct that the Match be postponed or that the kick-off be delayed;

74.2.2. if the referee considers it to be necessary, instruct that the pitch be re-marked;

74.3. receive Form PUL4 from each participating Member Club;

74.4. check and approve any football to be used in the Match;

74.5. ensure that the players’ Strip complies with the provisions of rule 63;

74.6. decide the position of assistant referees for the kick-off and their direction of patrol and ensure that each carries a flag.

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75. Players and Officials shall comply with any lawful instruction given to them by a Match Official officiating at a Match.

76. As soon as practicable after officiating at a Match the referee shall complete and send to the Secretary Forms PUL4 and PUL7 and shall report in writing (if applicable):

76.1. on the late arrival at the ground of any of the Match Officials giving reasons therefore;

76.2. on the circumstances surrounding the kick-off being delayed;

76.3. on either assistant referee taking over as referee and stating the reasons therefore; and

76.4. on any breach of these rules by Member Clubs, players, Officials and other Match Officials.

77. A referee shall likewise report to the Football Association any breach of the Football Association Rules.

78. Within 72 hours of a Match each participating Member Club shall submit to the Secretary in Form PUL8 a report on the Match Officials officiating at that Match.

Technical Match Observers

79. The Premier League may appoint individuals to attend a Match as an observer and if it does so, the Home Club shall ensure that he is allocated a prime seat (where applicable) and allowed access to all areas of the ground.

Medical

80. At each Match:

80.1. the Home Club shall procure the attendance of a doctor (who shall be a registered medical practitioner) or a fully qualified and equipped paramedic who shall be available throughout and for a reasonable time after the Match (including during the teams’ warming-up) and who shall only leave the venue after both teams have returned to the dressing rooms and the senior member of the medical staff of each Participating Member Club present at the Match venue has confirmed that their attendance is no longer required. Both participating Member Clubs shall procure the attendance of a physiotherapist whose minimum qualification shall be as set out in Youth Development Rule 99;

80.2. any doctor in attendance at a match must hold a current Football Association Resuscitation and Emergency Aid certification or an equivalent qualification; and

80.3. no person other than those mentioned in rule 80 shall be permitted to treat players or Match Officials on the field of play, save that the Visiting Club shall be entitled to bring a doctor (qualified as set out in rule 80.2) with it, if it so chooses, who may also treat its players on the field of play; and

80.4. each doctor, physiotherapist and therapist shall, when present at a Match, carry the pocket concussion tool which is set out at Appendix 4A of the Premier League Rules.

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81. The Home Club shall before each Match make available to the Visiting Club an emergency care/medical information sheet in the manner prescribed by the Board from time to time.

Player Eligibility

82. A player shall not be named on the team sheet of a Member Club and/or play in a Match unless:

82.1. the Member Club holds his registration under the provisions of the Premier League Rules (in the case of a Member Club which is in membership of the Premier League) or the Regulations of the Football League (in the case of a Member Club which is in membership of the Football League); or

82.2. he is a Trialist provided that if another club holds his registration, that club has given written permission (to be copied to the Secretary) for the player to play for the Member Club in Matches; or

82.3. he is playing a trial match under the provisions of Rule C.1.(i)(i)(D) of the Football Association Rules; or

82.4. he is an Academy Player playing under the provisions of Rule C.3.(a)(v) of the Football Association Rules; or

82.5. he is an amateur player, or a non-contract player, provided that in both cases his participation has been permitted in writing by the Premier League in advance.

Disciplinary Procedures

83. The provisions of Section W of the Premier League Rules shall apply to any Member Club in breach of a League rule and Forms 41 to 46 inclusive shall be appropriately adapted for that purpose.

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U18 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE 2 CONFIRMATION OF DATE OF MATCH (Rule 43)

Form PUL2

To: (1) [Visiting Club] Football Club

(2) [Referee]

(3) The Secretary, The Premier League.

We, [Home Club]

Football Club hereby confirm that our match against the above visiting Club will be played at

[address of ground]

on [date] Kick-off will be at

The colours of our Strip will be:

Shirts Shorts Stockings

Home Club match day contact number

Signed

Position

Date

U18 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE 2NOTIFICATION OF PROPOSED VENUE (Rule 13)SEASON 20 - 20

Form PUL1

To: The Secretary The Premier League

We, Football Club hereby give notice that we

propose to play our U18 Professional Development League Matches at [venue(s)]

Signed

Position

Date*

* this Form must reach the Secretary on or before 1st June

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U18 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE 2 TEAM SHEET SEASON 20 - 20 (Rule 53.1)

Team Sheet of F.C. Date

Kick off time Referee

Home Club Goals

Visiting Club Goals

Colour of Strip Shirts Shorts Stockings Goalkeeper’sShirt

Goalkeeper’s Stockings

Surname First Name Indicate “O” for over-age goalkeeper and “T” for trialist

Caution/ Sent Off

Officials occupying the trainer’s bench

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Replaced Time

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Assistant Referee 1 – Name Mark

(Out of 100)Assistant Referee 2 – Name Mark

(Out of 100)

Referee (Print name) Signed

GK

Form PUL4

U18 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE 2NOTICE OF POSTPONED OR ABANDONED MATCH (Rule 48)

Form PUL3

To : The Secretary The Premier League

Copy to : (1) [Names and addresses of Match Officials]

(2) [Visiting Club] Football Club

We, [Home Club] Football Club hereby give notice that our

match against the above visiting Club which was to have been played at [address of ground]

on [date] was postponed/abandoned for the following reason(s)

We request the Board to determine the date and time at which the match shall be played.

Signed

Position

Date

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U18 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE 2 TEAM SHEET SEASON 20 - 20 (Rule 61)



Form PUL6

Home Club Goals

Visiting Club Goals



Surname First Name & initial

Date of Birth

Indicate “O” for over-age goalkeeper and “T” for trialist

Goalscorers and time


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Own goals scored by opponents

Signed Position

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U18 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE 2 TEAM SHEET SEASON 20 - 20 (Rule 53.2)



Home Club Goals

Visiting Club Goals



Surname First Name& Initial

Indicate “O” for over-age goalkeeper and “T” for trialist


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Form PUL5

GK

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Weather (i) Before game

(ii) During State of Pitch (please tick)

Excellent Good Satisfactory Poor* Very Poor*

Unacceptable* (abandoned/postponed)

*additional comments required Any other matters required to be reported on under Rule 76Form to be submitted to the following email address: U18 Admin ([email protected])

U18 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE 2 REFEREE’S MATCH REPORT (Rule 76)

Form PUL7

U18 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE 2 REFEREE’S MATCH REPORT (Rule 76)

V

Date Referee

MISCONDUCT

PLAYER’S NAME CLUB OFFENCE CAUTION/SENT OFF

Assistant Referee 1

Assistant Referee 2

Reserve Official Name Address

Attitude and Performance

Club Facilities And Hospitality (please tick)

Excellent Good Satisfactory Unsatisfactory

Any Comments

Form PUL7

5 = Excellent4 = Very Good3 = Good2 = Satisfactory1 = Unsatisfactory

Continued opposite

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Form PUL8

U18 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE 2CLUB REPORT ON MATCH OFFICIALS (Rule 78)

a) Overall Decision Making b) Judgement of Major Decisions

c) General Control and Player Management

TOTAL MARKS /100

Additional Comments

If any area is marked “poor” or the Total Mark is 60 or less, detailed constructive, development comments are required

Name:

Position held in Club: Club:

Club:

Goals Versus Goals Home Club Away Club

Competition

Date Kick Of League/Cup Attendance

FORM TO BE COMPLETED AFTER EVERY MATCH

Difficulty of game (please tick)

Referee Difficulty of Game

REFEREE PERFORMANCEPlease answer all 4 questions below

Premier League30 Gloucester PlaceLondon W1U 8PLpremierleague.com

The Football Association Premier League LimitedRegistered Office: 30 Gloucester Place, London, W1U 8PL. No. 2719699 England

T +44 (0) 20 7864 9000F +44 (0) 20 7864 9001E [email protected]

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