Premier League clubs to vote on five substitutes rule at AGM

Controversially, the rule may now be implemented for the 2020-21 campaign, set to begin on September 12.

Competitions were allowed to increase the number of substitutes following the resumption of their respective seasons in an attempt to protect player welfare.

The continuation of the five substitutions rule and the fixture calendar for next season will be the main points of discussion at the Premier League’s annual general meeting on Thursday.

All 20 clubs will be represented at the rearranged meeting, which was scheduled for June before being postponed as the coronavirus pandemic led to the 2019-20 season being lengthened.