The EFL has made changes to the number of substitutions permitted for the remainder of the 2020/21 season.
Following consultations with clubs, the ruling body has opted to increase the number of substitutes to five in all Sky Bet EFL fixtures.
The move comes after increased pressure from clubs, on the EFL, after a period of fixture congestion across the board.
The change will take place as of noon tomorrow, Friday November 20.
Teams in League One and Two will also still only be able to name seven substitutes in their matchday squad.
An EFL spokesperson said: "Following consultation with Clubs, the EFL Board has agreed to increase the permitted number of substitutes to five in all Sky Bet EFL fixtures taking place from 12 noon on Friday 20 November for the remainder of the 2020/21 season.
"Regulation 33.4 has been amended to permit:
- Championship Clubs to name up to nine substitutes in their matchday squad, with five permitted to take to the pitch in any fixture.
- League One and League Two Clubs to name up to seven substitutes in their matchday squad, again with five permitted to take to the pitch."
