Unified Match Guidelines certified by FAM
All competitions under WSE Youth Soccer League will follow the same Match Guidelines. Please refer to the table below for standardised formats and regulations. All matches at all venues will follow these guidelines.
MATCH GUIDELINES
U12, U14 & U16 Age Groups
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U12
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U14
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U16
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Playing format
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9 vs 9
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11 vs 11
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11 vs 11
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Maximum Squad Size
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20 Players
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25 Players
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25 Players
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Min. Players On Field
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6
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7
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7
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Pitch Size
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60 - 80m (L) x 50-60m (W)
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90 - 110m (L) x 50-60m (W)
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90 - 110m (L) x 50-60m (W)
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Duration of Play
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2 x 20 mins
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2 x 20 mins
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2 x 20 mins
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Goal Size
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7-A-Side
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11-A-Side
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11-A-Side
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Ball Size
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4
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5
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5
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Substitutions
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Rolling Subs
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Rolling Subs
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Rolling Subs
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Offsides
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Applicable
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Applicable
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Applicable
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Back Pass Rule
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Applicable
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Applicable
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Applicable
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Penalties
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Applicable
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Applicable
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Applicable
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Throw Ins
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Throw In
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Throw In
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Throw In
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Kick Offs
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Standard FIFA Rules Apply
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Standard FIFA Rules Apply
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Standard FIFA Rules Apply
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Goal Kicks
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Standard FIFA Rules Apply
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Standard FIFA Rules Apply
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Standard FIFA Rules Apply
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Free Kicks
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Direct/ Indirect
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Direct/ Indirect
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Direct/ Indirect
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Corner Kicks
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Applicable
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Standard FIFA Rules Apply
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Standard FIFA Rules Apply
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Yellow and Red Cards
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Applicable
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Applicable
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Applicable
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Equipments
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Football Boots & Shinpads Required
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Football Boots & Shinpads Required
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Football Boots & Shinpads Required
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