The Football Association have confirmed that teams can use up to six substitutes for the rest of the FA Cup this season if games go into extra time.
The FA Cup resumes this weekend, having been on hold since the coronavirus pandemic began in mid-March and forced the suspension of all football activity.
And in line with the temporary law amendment made by the International Football Association Board, teams taking part in the competition will be able to make five substitutions from nine players nominated during 90 minutes, and then an additional one if games go into extra-time.
Teams taking part in this weekend’s quarter-final ties will also hold a minute's applause in recognition of the work done by the National Health Service since the outbreak of COVID-19.
“Teams taking part in the Emirates FA Cup quarter-finals will hold a minute's applause in recognition of the work done by the National Health Service since the outbreak of COVID-19,” a statement from the FA read.
“Premier League teams returned to action on Wednesday 17 June and have paid tribute to the NHS at every match since, as well as remembering those affected by the virus.
“We have also invited quarter-finalists to include an NHS logo and Black Lives Matter badge on their matchday shirts, as they have since the league season resumed.”
Before the statement added: “In line with the temporary law amendment made by the International Football Association Board, teams taking part in the quarter-finals will be able to make five substitutions from the nine players nominated, with three opportunities to make these substitutions during the match excluding half-time.
“If a quarter-final is drawn after 90 minutes then 30 minutes of extra-time will be played, followed by penalties if necessary. Clubs will be permitted an additional substitute in extra-time – a sixth in total.”
Norwich City welcome Manchester United to Carrow Road in the first quarter-final tie on Saturday evening.
Before Sheffield United take on Arsenal, Leicester welcome Chelsea and Manchester City visit Newcastle United on Sunday.
The semi-finals will follow over the weekend of July 18/19 and the final will take place on Saturday August 1, which is a week after the Premier League campaign draws to a close.
