The EFL have outlined new regulations for the 2023/24 season following its AGM.

The main focus was on the owners and directors’ test, with new disqualification conditions having been added.

The league say that will ensure the EFL and Premier League are aligned, with 11 new disqualification conditions added.

They have been updated to include things such as disqualifying individuals who are subject to sanctions, have convictions for violent offences or fraud and prohibiting ownership by state entities from countries which are sanctioned.

The EFL say: “The OADT has also been updated to treat anybody who is currently undergoing an investigation which may lead to a disqualifying condition, as being subject to a disqualifying condition until such time as they clear the allegations.”

A key take-away for match-going supporters will be the plan to introduce a multi-ball system in all competitions from the 2023/24 season.

That will see the banning of towels, or players drying the ball on objects obtained from supporters, which has been a source of contention among supporters.

The statement added: “The EFL will introduce a multi-ball system in all its competitions for the 2023/24 season.

“Match balls will be placed on cones in designated areas at pitch side to help increase the time of the ball being in play.

“Meanwhile, clubs will no longer be permitted to use towels or other articles, including items obtained from spectators to dry footballs during matches.”

A new regulation will also come into effect by which clubs must notify the league promptly should it be considering, taking or suffering any insolvency event.

Clubs are also now required to report any defaults on debts due to HMRC within two working days.

The regulations include: “The non-payment of HMRC debt has been added as a trigger of Regulation 52.6, so clubs who accumulate 30 days of late payments in a 12-month period will be unable to sign a player for a fee or any consideration for three full transfer windows.”

Clubs in League One and League Two will now be required to submit their Future Financial Information (FFI) by 30 April rather than 31 March each year.

Meanwhile, EFL chairman Rick Parry has been re-elected for another three-year term.