Darkness

[Isaac]

Reffing a game that kicks off at 2.15. I can't see light letting us play the full 90 seeing as there are no floodlights. What should I do. Just call time when I believe it's too dark?

 

[Jacko]

You will get the full 90. Get there an hour before KO. Ask both clubs if they fancy kicking off a bit early, get them to decide time.

No stoppage, turn em round after 5 mins at half time. Even if you KO at 2:15 you will get it in.

 

[Ross]

I kicked off at 2.30 last week and it was fine

 

[Russell Jones]

Always worth knowing both the weather forecast and the sunset time so that you can gauge how long you'll be able to play. If you have serious concerns about finishing a full match then agree with both teams a reduced time length in advance. The two halves must still be an equal length and you need to be clear what's allowed in the competition rules.

 

[HRW]

If you think it will be an issue you coul instgate 40 E/W with consent o both teams (or start you watch 5 mins early?), being proactive sometimes they ask how long left cos they're nackered, which can be your cue - everyone is happy and you get it in before it's dark.

 

[Isaac]

The game was called off but seeing as future games will be the same ko time cheers for the advice