SEASON 3 RULES

1. SQUAD COMPOSITION

Each team may register a maximum of 15 outfield players plus 1 designated permanent goalkeeper. Where a team has a squad of 16 players, the designated keeper must be confirmed to administration before the season starts.
If a team has 15 players or less, the team can register a goalkeeper at any point in the season. However, this player can no longer play outfield until specified times. Failure to comply will result in 3-0 loss in all matches this player was used in an outfield position.
The permanent goalkeeper designation can only be changed at the midpoint of the season (during transfer window).
Any request to change the designated goalkeeper outside this period will only be considered in exceptional circumstances, subject to captains’ majority vote.

The in-game captain of each team must stream or record and upload the match, ensuring that the height and weight of every player on the team are displayed at some point during the match (half-time is recommended). The recording must also include the Match Stats and Performances menu of both teams after the end of each game.
If a captain fails to show height and weight in the stream, they have 24 hours to provide this footage.
If the heights and weights were not respected, the opposition can request a rematch but with a deadline of the end of the match week. If the required information is not provided within 24 hours, the opposition captain may request a rematch.
If a team fails this requirement three times in one season, the team will receive a 3-0 forfeit loss for each failure from this point in the season.

Captains must exchange starting line-ups at least 30 minutes before kick-off.
If a player becomes unavailable within this time, they may be replaced, but the opposing captain must be informed before kick-off.

Captains may nominate up to 3 players from the opposing team to verify their manual settings.
Nominated players must record their game and display their controller settings in the main menu before kick-off and continue recording for the entire match.
If requested by the opposing captain within 24 hours of the scheduled kick-off, the nominated player must upload the full match recording (including settings display) within 48 hours.
Failure to comply will allow the opposition team to request a rematch.
If a team fails this check three times in a season, the team forfeits the match (3-0 loss), and the player may receive a ban.

Lobbed Through Pass behaves as Semi-Assisted (Not Manual) and should never be used. However, we understand that mistakes can happen. If a team should use a Lobbed Through Pass 3 times or more in one match (one leg), the opposition may request a rematch.

Matchday Frequency: One matchday per week.
Each matchday consists of two games (legs), the home team invites the away team to both legs, aggregate score applies.
No extra time.
Points System: Win = 3 pts, Draw = 1 pt, Loss = 0 pts.
Tiebreakers (if teams finish on equal points): 1st - Goal difference, 2nd - Goals scored, 3rd - Head-to-head results.
Number of Players Required: A minimum of 10 players are required to play a league match.
If a team has fewer than 10 players, they must use a Joker or forfeit the match (3-0 loss).
If both teams have fewer than 10 players, the match will be rescheduled at the committee's discretion.

Each team is allowed two Jokers per season to postpone a scheduled match.
The postponed match must be played within 7 days.
Teams cannot play their next scheduled opponent until the postponed match is completed, unless it is approved by the committee and all involved parties.
The Joker should be used only for squad availability issues, not to delay for a stronger lineup.

A red card results in a temporary in-match suspension (sin bin) but does not cause the player to miss the next match.
If there is evidence of consistent abuse of this rule, it will be subject to review at the midpoint of the season, with potential amendments based on captains’ majority decision.

After each match, both captains must submit:

Stats will be tracked for goals, assists, MOTM, and clean sheets.
Red card suspensions will not be included in the ranking.
Failure to report match statistics within 48 hours will result in a deduction of 1 league point.

Free players (players without a club) can join a team at any time but must be transferred before playing.
Once transferred, a player cannot play for another team until the transfer window opens.

The transfer period is open between seasons and at the midpoint of each season.
Each team can register a maximum of 15 players (+1 permanent GK).
Free agents may join a club at any time, but signed players must wait for the transfer window.
No player can play for more than two teams per season (with the exception of their club forfeiting the league).
All transfers must be reported by captains in the transfer channel.
If a club withdraws from the league, its players immediately become free agents.
Teams may sign free agents at any time, provided they do not exceed the 15-player limit.
If a player leaves a club but does not sign elsewhere, they may rejoin their former club at any point in the season, as long as the 15-player limit is maintained.
Up to 2 players per season can be transfered outside of designated transfer windows per team, these transfers will only be granted with the approval of both captains.
All teams must have a squad size of at least 12 players at all times. You cannot transfer out existing players until you have recruited more than 12.

Disconnection: If a player disconnects, the match continues unless both captains agree to restart. If an entire team disconnects without opponent consent, they will forfeit (3-0 loss).
Team Withdrawal: If a team withdraws mid-season, all their results are deleted.

These rules are subject to change at the discretion of the committee. Any changes will be communicated to all team captains.

Last updated: 9th March 2025