Table 3

Description of additional permanent concussion substitutes (APCSs) used in the 2020–2021 Premier League season

Event no.No. players involvedPosition of injured playerAction of player before injuryMechanism of injuryTime of medical assessment (s)No. signs of concussionReturn to play following assessment
12DefenderSliding/tacklingKnee-to-head1863Immediately removed from play
22GoalkeeperSliding/tacklingKnee-to-head9004Immediately removed from play
32DefenderSliding/tacklingHead-to-field1803Returned to play before removal