What happens with a second yellow card, or a yellow followed by a straight red, in the same match?

• Two yellows in one match: the player is sent off with an indirect red card and serves a one-match suspension. The two yellow cards do not count towards yellow card accumulation.
• A yellow, then a direct red in the same match: the yellow card does count towards accumulation. If that yellow means the player must also serve an accumulation suspension, the accumulation suspension and the direct red card suspension are served one after the other, not at the same time.

Team officials follow the same approach for their own yellow and red cards.

Source: A-Leagues Disciplinary Regulations 2026/27 Season, clauses 5.4, 5.5, 6.3, 7.4 and 7.5.