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5-Second Countdown Rule Set to Hit the Premier League in 2026

Refs will flash a “five-second visual countdown” on slow throw-ins and goal kicks, flipping possession or awarding a corner. IFAB approved the package at its 140th AGM in Wales to curb time-wasting. Subbed players must exit in 10 seconds or delay the replacement for a minute. The Premier League is likely to adopt these changes ahead of the 2026/27 season.