POWER PLAY

The FA POWER PLAY Rules for 5v5 and 7v7 Format

Development football is designed to create the best learning and fun experience for young players.

To ensure an imbalance in ability does not spoil this, the FA approved ‘Power Play’ as an option that mini-soccer and youth leagues can adopt.

• 5 v 5 – Under 7 and Under 8
• 7 v 7 – Under 9 and Under 10

• When the goal difference reaches 4, the losing team may field an additional player.

• If the goal difference reaches 6, the losing team may field another additional player (taking the
total up to 2 additional players).

• At the point, the goal difference falls to 5, the losing team must withdraw one of their additional
players.

• At the point, the goal difference falls to 3 the losing team must withdraw their final additional
player (this does not need to be the same player that was put on as the additional player).

Best Practice is discuss this with your opposition on match day or in advance.