Match the real game format
Choose a formation that matches the fixture’s players per side. Build the plan around its periods and period length, rather than assuming every age group plays the same format.
PLAN BEFORE KICK-OFF
A football match planner for positions, rotations and playing time
Make your playing-time decisions before the touchline gets busy. Set up formations and match segments, place your selected players, and review how much time the plan gives each player.
For grassroots team managers planning youth football rotations or comparing different line-up options.
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What you can do
Plan changes between segments
Start with a segment for each period, then split a segment at a time such as 7:30 to plan a rotation. Place players on the pitch or use the alternative list view.
Review playing time before kick-off
See each player’s planned time, set optional targets and check empty positions or unplaced players. Duplicate a plan to compare options without overwriting the original.
Build a plan you can review before the game
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Check the fixture and squad
Confirm players per side, periods and period length. Review availability and name starters and substitutes for the fixture.
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Create a matching formation
Open Formations from the team page and choose the shape you want. Shape notation counts outfield players: 2–2 plus a goalkeeper is five-a-side.
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Place players and plan changes
Open Match plan from the fixture, choose a name and formation, then create it. Select a segment, tap a player and a position, or drag the player into place. Split segments where you intend to rotate.
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Check targets, then record the real match
Review planned time and warnings for every segment. During the match, record kick-off, substitutions, period boundaries and full time in Live match so actual minutes reflect what happened.
Questions before you get started
Does an active plan automatically record substitutions?
No. Record substitutions in Live match when they happen. Planned positions and time remain separate from the actual match record.
Can I plan changes at exact times?
Yes. Segment boundaries and targets use minutes and seconds. Use Plan a change at (m:ss), such as 7:30, when splitting a segment.
Can I keep more than one plan?
Yes. Create or duplicate plans to compare options, then select the plan you intend to use as active.
Can parents see planned or actual minutes?
Match planning and playing-time tools are manager-only. Guardians, players and followers use the match reports their role permits.
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