Frequently Asked Questions

Fixtures

The season starts on the third Sunday in September and runs until the last Sunday in May.

Fixture breaks are requested by submitting an F2 form at least 21 days before the date the break is to come into effect.

5v5         maximum is 10

7v7         maximum is 14

9v9         maximum is 14

11v11    maximum is 16

Our aim is to appoint referees to all competitive U12 - U21 games.

Senior U16-U21 take priority when all games can not be covered. 

When a game has to be cancelled the referee must be informed as soon as possible by the home club also informing the league secretary and league referee secretary.

If the procedure for contacting the referee is not followed you will be liable for the full referee fee. 

The League Fixtures Secretary may order the match to be played on the opponents pitch or an alternative nominated pitch if, in his/her opinion, such action is necessary for the orderly completion of league, cup or trophy matches.

The Management Committee shall have the power to decide whether a pitch and/or facilities are suitable for matches in the league and to order the Club concerned to play its fixtures on another ground.

Any dispute relating to re-arranged games or decisions related to unplayed games will be referred to Management Committee.

These are allowed in this Competition providing they meet the required performance standards and are listed on the FA’s Register of Football Turf Pitches.

Note that the home Club is responsible for advising participants of footwear requirements when confirming match arrangements in accordance with Rule 10(D).

The home Club is responsible for advising participants of footwear requirements when confirming match arrangements in accordance with Rule 10(D).

Under 7 & Under 8’s – Two games 10 minutes each way.

Mini-Soccer fixtures U7 & U8 will be arranged in such a way as to allow two matches to be played at the same venue on the same day against the same opposition. Matches shall be played in the order as laid down by the Fixtures Secretary on the Fixtures List. No player shall be permitted to play more than 40 minutes on the same day. Please note teams found not to be playing the above format will be charged with bringing the league into disrepute (Rule 5D)

 Under 9 & 10 - 25 minutes each way 

Only one match per day will be allowed in this section with the exception of Cup/Vase competitions whereby Rule 25(F) will apply. Matches shall be played in the order as laid down by the Fixtures Secretary on the Fixtures List. No player shall be permitted to play more than 60 minutes on the same day.

 Under 11 & Under 12 - 30 minutes each way normal time.

-10 minutes each way extra time.

Only one match per day will be allowed in this section. in the event of playing a double-header, i.e. two separate matches, no more than 80 minutes per day is permitted.

 Under 13 and 14 - 35 minutes each way normal time.

- 10 minutes each way extra time.

With the exception of double-headers, only one match per day will be allowed in this section.

 Under 15 and 16 - 40 minutes each way normal time.

- 10 minutes each way extra time.

With the exception of double-headers, only one match per day will be allowed in this section.

 Under 17 to Under 21 - 45 minutes each way normal time.

- 15 minutes each way extra time.

With the exception of double-headers, only one match per day will be allowed in this section. 

During the midwinter period (October to March) Under 15 to Under 21 teams kick off no later than 1.30pm to ensure that sufficient time is allowed to complete extra time and penalties.

Kick-off times outside these times must be mutually agreed by both teams.  Matches must commence no later than 20 minutes after the scheduled kick-off time, unless mutually agreed by both teams.

Mini-Soccer 5 v 5              four players

Mini-Soccer 7 v 7              five players

9 v 9 Football                    six players

11 v 11 Football                seven players

Such matches will be declared unfulfilled and persistent failure to field a full team will result in the offending team being dealt with by the Management Committee as they deem fit.

Both Club Fixture Secretaries to send an SF1 within 3 days of the cast fixture to the League Fixture Secretary.