EFL Statement: Five Substitutions Allowed In All Sky Bet Championship Fixtures

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 can name up to seven substitutes in their match day squad, again with five permitted to take to the pitch.

The ruling comes at immediate effect, meaning Derby County can be permitted to make five substitutions against Bristol City on Saturday.