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What happens to a player who gets a second yellow card in the same match?

They are sent off, which is shown with a red card.

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  1. They are sent off ✔
  2. They sit out 10 minutes
  3. Nothing more, two are allowed

Why: Receiving a second caution in the same match is a sending-off offence. The team then plays with one fewer player.

Huh, didn't know that: Cautions from the match do not carry over into a penalty shoot-out.

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Why did the second yellow card turn red? It was embarrassed for the player.
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Answer: They are sent off. Receiving a second caution in the same match is a sending-off offence. The team then plays with one fewer player.

  1. IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, Law 12 Fouls and Misconduct www.theifab.com/laws/latest/fouls-and-misconduct
    receiving a second caution in the same match
    Checked 2026-10-12.

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