A new season brings with it the spotlight on referees. Even more so with the coming campaign with a raft of new changes and tweaks to the rules from IFAB. Click and scroll through to find out what exactly has changed.
9. Celebrating
Players will continue to be booked for over celebrating, for example removing the shirt. A yellow card will be shown even if the goal is disallowed. Photo: Nathan Stirk
10. Kick-off
Teams who win the toss can choose to either take the kick-off or which goal to attack. Previously the only choice was which goal to attack. Photo: Stu Forster
11. Quick free kicks
Teams are now able to take a quick free-kick even if the offence is to be penalised by a yellow or red card. The referee can show the card at the next stoppage in play. Photo: Pete Norton
12. Walls at free kicks
Attackers are not allowed to be within 1m (1yd) of a defensive wall of three or more. An offence from the attacker will result in an indirect free kick. Photo: Laurence Griffiths