What kit and equipment are we responsible for on matchday?
Rule- England
- England Football
- Mini-soccer
- Under 8
- Under 9
- Under 10
- Under 11
- 5v5 and 7v7
- 2026/27
- Coaches
Home team (FA Standard Code of Rules):
- Provide goal nets, corner flags and at least two footballs fit for play (size 3). The referee reports unsuitable balls to the league.
- Tell the opposition and referee the venue, kick-off time and kit colours (including goalkeeper) in advance, and advise on footwear when confirming the fixture.
- Goals are 12ft x 6ft for 5v5 and 7v7. Overhead netting is allowed for mini-soccer only if it is at least 6 m high.
Players:
- Shin pads are compulsory, fully covered by knee-length socks.
- Footwear suitable for the surface; no metal studs on 3G or artificial grass.
- No hoodies; no jewellery (Law 4).
- Goalkeepers wear a different colour from team-mates and officials. No player may wear black or very dark shirts.
- Shirts must all have different numbers.
If both teams' colours clash in the referee's opinion, the team named in the league's rules changes.
Updated 21 Oct 2026