The new football laws for 2019-20

By Alan Swann

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Updated 22nd Jul 2019, 13:17 GMT

Several new laws have been introduced for the 2019-20 season.

Here are the highlights....

Referees and players have new laws to learn.

placeholder image — Referees and players have new laws to learn.

Accidental handball that creates an advantage will be penalised by a free kick or penalty.

placeholder image — Accidental handball that creates an advantage will be penalised by a free kick or penalty.

Substituted players must leave the pitch at the nearest exit point. The theory is to cut down on the time it takes to make a substitution.

placeholder image — Substituted players must leave the pitch at the nearest exit point. The theory is to cut down on the time it takes to make a substitution.

Goalkeepers must have at least one foot on the line when a penalty is struck.

placeholder image — Goalkeepers must have at least one foot on the line when a penalty is struck.