How does the Powerplay work?
Rule- Northern Ireland
- Irish FA
- Youth Football Framework
- Small-sided games
- Under 6-Under 18
- AccessNI
- 2026/27
- Coaches
The Irish FA Powerplay applies in 3v3, 5v5 and 7v7 (Under 6 to Under 11):
- If a team goes four goals behind, it can put on one extra player.
- If the lead drops below four again, that team takes a player off before the game restarts.
There is no Powerplay in 9v9 or 11v11.
Added 21 Oct 2026