General
stoppage time
What does stoppage time mean?
Extra time played at the end of each half to make up for stoppages such as injuries and substitutions; also 'injury time'.
"They scored deep into stoppage time to win it."
Origin
Football timekeeping term; time added for game 'stoppages'.
Frequently asked questions
What is stoppage time in football?
It's extra minutes added to the end of each half to compensate for time lost to stoppages like injuries, substitutions and delays.
Is stoppage time the same as injury time?
Yes. 'Stoppage time', 'injury time' and 'added time' all refer to the same added minutes at the end of a half.
Who decides how much stoppage time is played?
The referee determines the amount based on time lost during the half, and the fourth official signals the minimum to be added.
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