The Football Association has introduced a new rule to phase out deliberate heading in matches in all affiliated grassroots youth football between under-sevens and under-11s level over the next three seasons.

This includes all leagues, clubs and any affiliated school football matches – starting with U7-U9 level from the 2024-25 season, then increasing to include U10 level from 2025-26, and U11 level from 2026-27.

All PMFC coaches and managers need to please make themselves familiar with these rules, where applicable.

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