Players, officials and volunteers in the Evo Stik Division One North and above can no longer bet on football matches
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Players, officials and volunteers in the Evo Stik Division One North and South can no longer participate in betting on football.
The worldwide ban, first announced in April, came into force today, covers every league from the Premier League to the step four Divisions.
The Football Association are leading a crackdown on match fixing after recent high profile court cases and newspaper exposes.
A statement from the FA said: “As from today, players, managers, club employees and match officials are not allowed to place any bet on any football matter. This includes not just domestic matches and competitions in England but any football worldwide.
“This does not just apply to the results of games, competitions or events that take place in them, it also covers other football events such as manager appointments and player transfers.
“These rules apply to bets made in person, online, on the telephone or with friends. Participants are also not allowed to instruct any third party to place any bet on their behalf.
“The rule change, which applies specifically to the top eight tiers of English football, follows consultation across the game and in agreement with the Premier League, Football League, Professional Footballers’ Association, League Managers’ Association and Football Conference.
“Previously, participants were prohibited from betting on a match or competition in which they were involved or could influence.
“This restriction will be retained for those involved with clubs playing below Step 4 of the National League System, three levels below the Conference and match officials participating below Level 3.
“These are the only participants who will not be subject to the worldwide ban.
“As well as visiting clubs across the country to talk players, management and employees through the changes, The FA has also produced educational films on betting, inside information and match fixing along with literature, from posters to leaflets, to help remove any ambiguity and ensure the message is understood.”
More information can be found on the FA’s official website, HERE