Sin Bins
(Temporary Dismissals)
The FA will change the regulations controlling the temporary dismissal of players (‘Sin Bins’) for on-field acts of dissent at the start of the 2024/25 season.
As of the 1st July 2024, any Sin Bin will be treated as a standard caution and incur a £12 administration fee (in addition to the player missing a period of the match). Additionally, a player receiving two yellow cards for dissent and/or other offences will be dismissed from the field of play and not permitted to return. This dismissal will result in a suspension and increased fine. More detailed information about these and other disciplinary rule changes coming into effect in the new season will be published by The FA over coming weeks.
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Martin Peters
Referee Development Officer
01458 832 359 Option 2
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Interactive Sin Bin Training Module
Player? Club Official? Match Official? Spectator? Learn how Sin Bins will change grassroots football using the FAs interactive training module.
Following the introduction of temporary dismissals, dissent dropped sharply and behaviour towards referees notably improved. In the games I have officiated, it is clear players are taking the sin bin rule seriously as I have never had to sin bin more than one player. Once the players understand that the onus is on them to stay out of the sin bin and that their actions have consequences on the pitch, the impact is extremely clear