When the matchball goes out of play, players must either retrieve the original matchball themselves to restart play or go to the nearest cone to collect a replacement ball themselves to restart play.

The key instructions are:

- The ball crew are not permitted to provide a replacement ball, or return the original matchball, to any outfield players.

- The ball crew member located behind each goal are permitted to provide a ball only to the goalkeeper of the team who will restart play via a goal-kick.

- Participants (including but not limited to players, substitutes, occupants of the technical area or any other club personnel) must not interfere with the multi-ball system, the matchball or the replacement balls at any time.

- The use of the multi-ball system will be managed by the referee who can, if he/she deems it necessary, order that the multi-ball system be altered or deactivated, and a single ball system be implemented for the remainder of the match.

- The replacement balls located behind each goal line must be positioned in line with the 18-yard box.

The objective of multi-ball is to minimise interruption to the match when the ball goes out of play by ensuring that replacement balls are readily available to players if required.

We would urge all supporters to respect our ball crew during the 2025-2026 season.