Substitute (soccer)

A substitute is a player in football who is brought on to the pitch during a match in exchange for an existing player. Substitutions are generally made to replace a player who has become tired, injured or who is not performing well, or for other tactical reasons such as bringing an attacker on in place of a defender when goals are required.

History

Substitutions during English league matches were first permitted in the 1965-66 season. During the first two seasons after the law was introduced, each side was permitted only one substitution during a game. Moreover the substitute could only replace an injured player. From the 1967-68 season, this rule was relaxed to allow substitutions for tactical reasons.

Related Topics:
English league - 1965-66 - 1967-68

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On August 21 1965, Keith Peacock of Charlton Athletic became the first substitute used in the Football League when he replaced injured goalkeeper Mike Rose eleven minutes into their away match against Bolton Wanderers.

Related Topics:
August 21 - 1965 - Keith Peacock - Charlton Athletic - Football League - Goalkeeper - Mike Rose - Bolton Wanderers

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