Suspensions
Currently on suspension
The two categories of match are first team competitive matches and non-first team matches. Red cards in first team competitive matches result in immediate suspension from forthcoming first team competitive matches. Red cards in non-first team matches will take effect from the 14th day following dismissal.
One caution away
Suspensions are automatically imposed for accumulating 5, 10, or 15 cautions in a season. There are cut-off dates for receiving a sanction as a result of accumulated cautions. They are:
| CAUTIONS |
CUT OFF DATES (Inclusive) |
| 5 |
31 December |
| 10 |
2nd Sunday in April |
| 15 |
End of Season |
For example, a player earning their fifth caution of the season on or after 1st January would not earn any ban. However, if they received ten cautions by the second Sunday in April, a ban would apply. Players who receive 20 or more cautions in a season shall be required to attend a Regulatory Commission.
Please note, The FA WSL does not have cut-off dates. Automatic suspensions for players of WSL teams accumulating 5, 10, 15 cautions etc will take effect at any stage during the WSL Season.
*Data on this page is updated following receipt of the Match Official’s reports
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