Match Rules - Essentials (Updated for Season 2026-2027)

The table below for each age group shows the key essential rules to be followed:


Category

Age Group: U7
Format: 3v3
Competitive: No
Max. Squad Size: N/A
PHYL Fixture Setup: Paired
Match Length: Multiple matches of 6-10 minutes, max 40 minutes
Kick Off Time Window: 9am-12noon
Ball Size: 3
Powerplay: N/A
Offsides: No
Max Subs on bench: N/A
Throw In or Kick In: Kick In
Heading Allowed: No

Age Group: U8
Format: 5v5
Competitive: No
Max. Squad Size: Double team size (plus allows dual registration)
PHYL Fixture Setup: Paired
Match Length: 2 matches of 20 minutes, max 40 minutes
Kick Off Time Window: 9am-12noon
Ball Size: 3
Powerplay: Yes
Offsides: No
Max Subs on bench: Unlimited
Throw In or Kick In: Kick In
Heading Allowed: No


Age Group: U9
Format: 5v5
Competitive: No
Max. Squad Size: Double team size (plus allows dual registration)
PHYL Fixture Setup: Single Matches
Match Length: 1 match of 40 minutes
Kick Off Time Window: 9am-12noon
Ball Size: 3
Powerplay: Yes
Offsides: No
Max Subs on bench: Unlimited
Throw In or Kick In: Kick In
Heading Allowed: No

Age Group: U10
Format: 7v7
Competitive: No
Max. Squad Size: Double team size (plus allows dual registration)
PHYL Fixture Setup: Single Matches
Match Length: 1 match of 50 minutes
Kick Off Time Window: 9am-12noon
Ball Size: 3
Powerplay: Yes
Offsides: No
Max Subs on bench: 5
Throw In or Kick In: Kick In
Heading Allowed: No

Age Group: U11
Format: 7v7
Competitive: No
Max. Squad Size: Double team size (plus allows dual registration)
PHYL Fixture Setup: Single Matches
Match Length: 1 match of 50 minutes
Kick Off Time Window: 9am-12noon
Ball Size: 3
Powerplay: Yes
Offsides: No
Max Subs on bench: 5
Throw In or Kick In: Kick In
Heading Allowed: No

Age Group: U12
Format: 9v9
Competitive: Yes
Max. Squad Size: Double team size (no dual registration)
PHYL Fixture Setup: Single Matches
Match Length: 1 match of 60 minutes
Kick Off Time Window: 12noon-3pm (kick off from 9am if agreed by both teams)
Ball Size: 4
Powerplay: No
Offsides: Yes
Max Subs on bench: 5
Throw In or Kick In: Throw In
Heading Allowed: Yes

Age Group: U13
Format: 9v9
Competitive: Yes
Max. Squad Size: Double team size (no dual registration)
PHYL Fixture Setup: Single Matches
Match Length: 1 match of 60 minutes
Kick Off Time Window: 12noon-3pm (kick off from 9am if agreed by both teams)
Ball Size: 4
Powerplay: No
Offsides: Yes
Max Subs on bench: 5
Throw In or Kick In: Throw In
Heading Allowed: Yes

Age Group: U14
Format: 11v11
Competitive: Yes
Max. Squad Size: Double team size (no dual registration)
PHYL Fixture Setup: Single Matches
Match Length: 1 match of 70 minutes
Kick Off Time Window: 12noon-3pm
Ball Size: 5
Powerplay: No
Offsides: Yes
Max Subs on bench: 5
Throw In or Kick In: Throw In
Heading Allowed: Yes

Age Group: U15
Format: 11v11
Competitive: Yes
Max. Squad Size: Double team size (no dual registration)
PHYL Fixture Setup: Single Matches
Match Length: 1 match of 80 minutes
Kick Off Time Window: 12noon-3pm
Ball Size: 5
Powerplay: No
Offsides: Yes
Max Subs on bench: 5
Throw In or Kick In: Throw In
Heading Allowed: Yes

Age Group: U16
Format: 11v11
Competitive: Yes
Max. Squad Size: Double team size (no dual registration)
PHYL Fixture Setup: Single Matches
Match Length: 1 match of 80 minutes
Kick Off Time Window: 12noon-3pm
Ball Size: 5
Powerplay: No
Offsides: Yes
Max Subs on bench: 5
Throw In or Kick In: Throw In
Heading Allowed: Yes

Age Group: U18
Format: 11v11
Competitive: Yes
Max. Squad Size: Double team size (no dual registration)
PHYL Fixture Setup: Single Matches
Match Length: 1 match of 90 minutes
Kick Off Time Window: 12noon-3pm
Ball Size: 5
Powerplay: No
Offsides: Yes
Max Subs on bench: 5
Throw In or Kick In: Throw In
Heading Allowed: Yes