The 2023/24 Premier League season has introduced new rules to target deliberate time-wasting and foul play in England’s top echelon. The key changes are that referees will not tolerate obvious attempts by players to waste time and disrupt the flow of matches, such as delaying opposition free-kicks. Since the changes, there has been an increase in the number of yellow and red cards shown in games, and referees are enforcing the new rules with greater stringency, leading to additional time being added at the end of matches.
In line with the updated regulations, The Sporting News will delve into how Premier League suspension rules are applied and identify who has received the most yellow and red cards this season.
Standard in-game regulations in the Premier League remain unchanged, with two yellow cards in a match resulting in a red card and the immediate dismissal of a player. A sending off for two yellow cards results in an automatic one-game ban, while a straight red card carries a suspension of three matches, which can be extended or reduced in certain cases involving violent conduct.
The accumulation of yellow cards throughout the season leads to players being banned. If a player receives five yellow cards in the first 19 games of the season, they are suspended for one game. Additionally, if a player accumulates 10 yellow cards before or by the 32nd game of the season, they will be banned for two more matches.
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson currently boasts the most yellow cards in the 2023/24 Premier League season, with a total of seven. He is closely followed by West Ham’s Edson Alvarez and Emerson Palmieri, as well as Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon, who each have six yellow cards. Jackson’s Chelsea side has also received the most yellow cards this season, with a total of 44, while Leeds United holds the record for Premier League bookings in one season, with 96.
Besides the yellow cards, red cards have also been prevalent in the 2023/24 season. The length of suspension for red cards depends on the type of sending-off. Violent conduct or dangerous fouls result in a three-match suspension, while a one-match suspension is incurred for being sent off for a second yellow card or a last-man foul. The Football Association has the authority to review incidents and add additional suspension time as required.
Here are the players with the most red cards in the Premier League this season (data correct as of Tuesday, November 28):
1. Fabio Vieira (Arsenal) – 1 red card, 3 matches suspended
2. Joe Worrall (Nottingham Forest) – 1 red card, 3 matches suspended
3. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) – 1 red card, 2 matches suspended
4. Manuel Akanji (Manchester City) – 1 red card, 1 match suspended
5. Ashley Young (Everton) – 1 red card, 1 match suspended
Television channels and live stream options for the Premier League 2023/24 season across different regions were also discussed. In the UK, Sky Sports and TNT Sports are the main broadcasters, while in the USA, matches are shown on USA Network, Telemundo, Universo, and streaming platforms such as Fubo and Peacock.
In conclusion, the 2023/24 Premier League season has brought about new regulations targeting time-wasting and foul play, resulting in an increased number of yellow and red cards. The competition continues as players adapt to the stricter rules, and fans around the world follow the matches through various television and streaming platforms.
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