English Football League clubs will be able to wear away kits at home next season after voting through a change in regulations designed to aid colour-blind people. It is hoped players, staff, officials and spectators will benefit.
EFL clubs passed the motion at their annual general meeting in Cheshire on Friday. The change allows teams to change strips to avoid a kit clash that would be problematic. It is thought the Premier League has no plans to follow suit but its rulebook advises that clubs should wear kits that provide a sufficient contrast for colour-blind players, match officials and spectators. Colour blindness affects approximately one in 12 men and one in 200 women.
