How long is a 9v9 match?
Rule- England
- England Football
- Youth football
- 9v9
- Under 12
- Under 13
- 2026/27
- Coaches
| Under 12-Under 13 (9v9) | |
|---|---|
| Maximum per game | 60 minutes (2 x 30) |
| Maximum per player per day | 120 minutes |
| Half-time | Set by the league, no more than 15 minutes; can only be changed with the referee's consent |
- Matches must have equal halves. The two clubs can agree a shorter match with the referee before kick-off.
- At round-robin or tournament events, the maximum per half can't be exceeded, but the minimum can be shortened.
- The daily maximum covers every match a player plays that day (for example at a tournament or when playing for two teams).
- Kick-off times are set at the league's AGM and can only be changed by agreement between the two clubs, with notice to the league.
Added 21 Oct 2026