The Football Association has created new guidance, which comes into force immediately, for match officials taking charge of games when Covid-19 restrictions are in place. But match officials will not be responsible for policing social distancing during goal celebrations and they will not be able to punish players for spitting. Just click on this link to our newsletter sign up form and select NUFC - all you have to do is enter your email address and you're all done. Match officials are also to have their fees paid into a bank account rather than in cash, are to travel to games separately, and should not touch the match ball before kick-off. While assistant referees will be required to wear facemasks when checking players’ boots and shin pads, and any conversations with players or coaches should take place from at least a one-metre distance.

Source: Express August 03, 2020 08:57 UTC