‘The Essential Information For Clubs at Step 5 and below 2018-19’ has been published this week by The FA.  It is an interactive online reference guide to aid Leagues, Clubs and Players throughout the season.

You can access the handbook by clicking on the following link:  Essential Information For Clubs at Step 5 and below 2018-19

The handbook explains the disciplinary process and details the regulation and rules changes that have taken place over the last few years.  This includes match based discipline, the expansion of the temporary dismissal trials (sin bins), sanction guidelines, competition specific cautions, mandatory minimum sanctions and changes to referee reporting.

The guide also includes videos and resources that will go into greater depth to explain the disciplinary process.