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Crystal Palace face potential points deduction after substitution rule breach

Crystal Palace's 1-0 victory over Everton is under investigation after the team reportedly used four substitute windows instead of the permitted three, potentially leading to the result being overturned.

  • Crystal Palace secured a 1-0 victory against Everton in their WSL return.
  • An investigation has been launched into a reported breach of substitution rules by Crystal Palace.
  • The club reportedly used four substitute windows, exceeding the regulated three.

Crystal Palace's memorable 1-0 victory against Everton on their return to the top flight is now under scrutiny. The win, celebrated by Jo Potter and her players, could be jeopardised following a reported breach of substitution rules.

WSL Football revealed on Sunday evening that Crystal Palace reportedly used four different substitute windows during the match, exceeding the regulated three. This error was reportedly not identified by either the coaching staff or the match officials at the time.

An investigation has been launched, with potential punishments to be decided. There is a possibility that the result of the match could be overturned, casting a shadow over Lexi Lloyd-Smith's winning goal on her WSL debut.

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