[其他杯賽]英格蘭足總宣佈今季足總由8強階段起如戰至加時，球隊可使用第4個換人名額 [復制鏈接]

FA Cup: Fourth substitute to be allowed in latter stages of competition

Clubs will be allowed to use a fourth substitute during extra time in the latter stages of this season's FA Cup.

The format, subject to approval from the International Football Association Board, was trialled in the Copa America this summer.

The rule will be introduced in the FA Cup from the quarter-final stage.

FA chief executive Martin Glenn said the move will add "intrigue and interest", adding that "player welfare" had also been a consideration.

"It is important The FA continues to look at how it can further add to the drama and spectacle of a competition loved by millions," he added.

The FA's decision to scrap replays from the quarter-final stage was another factor in the move.

"With the cup now adopting a straight knockout format from the quarter-finals onwards, the introduction of a fourth substitute in extra time will bring extra intrigue and interest," Glenn said.

"Also, from a technical point of view, it will be interesting to see how managers use the chance to make an additional substitution in such high-profile games and the impact it has on the final result."

This season's competition gets under way on Friday, 5 August when 184 preliminary matches take place.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/36904466

【now.com體育】英格蘭足總周三宣佈，今季的英足盃由8強階段起，比賽若戰至加時，球隊可使用第4個換人名額。

英足總周五發出新聞稿，宣佈以比賽的趣味性及球員福祉為考慮基礎，今季的英足盃由8強階段起，在法定時間內用盡3個換人名額的球隊，可在加時階段額外換入一名後備。

今夏在美國舉行的美洲盃，已試行過第4個換人名額措施；不過，英足總這次公佈的新賽制，仍要留待國際足球總會董事會通過落實。

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