English Football League to use ABBA format in penalty shootouts
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Penalties are set to look different this season in EFL competitions.
The English Football League (EFL) is introducing the new ABBA format for penalty shoot-outs in its competitions during the 2017-18 season.
Already being trialled by UEFA, the system is based on the format used in tennis tie-breaks, with the team taking the first kick in each pair of kicks alternating, so AB BA AB and so on instead of AB AB etc.
The EFL's trial of the format will apply to this season's League Cup, EFL Trophy and the playoffs, with the first opportunity for its use coming in the League...