League of Ireland introduces concussion subs for upcoming season

It will come into effect at the President’s Cup meeting of Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium next month

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) confirmed their approval in a letter to League of Ireland Director Mark Scanlon on Thursday

The upcoming League of Ireland will have teams allowed use concussion subs for the time after the FAI got international approval for the trial rule.

The concussion sub allowance will come into effect at the President’s Cup meeting of Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium on Friday, March 12.