Match duration depends on the league that you play in. Matches within our leagues range between the following:
13 Minutes Each Way
34 Straight Through
18 Minutes Each Way
20 Minutes Each Way
SQUAD
We operate a flexible squad system. Teams may use as many players as they wish during the season, however only 9 players may be used on any one match night. Players may only play for ONE Team in the league each week..
However, if your Team are short you have the right to use guest players from the league but this must be cleared by the oppositions Manager/Captain prior to kicking off your fixture.
PENALTIES
A PENALTY SHALL BE AWARDED WHEN; The goalkeeper comes out of the area and, at the referee’s discretion, has gained an advantage in doing so. A defender enters his own area and by doing so gains an advantage.
The penalty taker is allowed no more than two steps before striking the ball.
Some of our leagues have a variation of rule 3a. check with your league manager if you need clarification on this.
SLIDE TACKLES
Slide tackles are forbidden in our leagues. A free kick is rewarded for a slide tackle.
The Referees discretion and decision is final in any instance.
THE GOALKEEPER/THE AREA
After a goal is scored, the goalkeeper shall roll the ball out to restart play.
The goalkeeper must not leave his area.
If a Team makes a change of goalkeeper during the match then the referee must be notified before the change is made.
The referee shall use his discretion to determine whether a player has entered the area accidentally without gaining an advantage.
The goalkeeper may not kick the ball under any circumstances except in the course of making a save.
BACKPASSES
When an outfield player receives the ball from the goalkeeper, the ball MUST be touched by another player before being passed back to the goalkeeper.
THROW INS / KICK INS / ROLL INS
All of our leagues vary throughout the UK.
Check with your league manager regarding this rule if you’re unsure.
Players can go back to the goalkeeper in this instance.
SUBSTITUTES
Teams are allowed three substitutes who must stand behind the goal which is occupied by their goalkeeper or in the viewing area.
Substitutions can be made as often as the Team wishes.
THE HEAD-HEIGHT RULE
For OUTDOOR leagues there is NO head height ruling. For INDOOR leagues only, the ball is not allowed to pass above head height. An indirect free kick will be awarded against the team who play the ball above head height.
FREE KICKS
ALL free kicks are INDIRECT.
Players must be two yards from the ball for free kicks.
POINTS
The scoring system is 2 points for a win and 1 point for a draw.
DISCIPLINE SYSTEM
Any player receiving a red card will be fined £10 (which is payable before playing again) and potentially face a ban from the league. Any serious discipline will be reported to the relevant County FA.
