How much will my child play, and how big can the squad be?

Under the Scottish FA's 2026 rules, all team members should get equal playing time. Substitutions are rolling, so a player who has come off can go back on as often as needed.

These are the maximum match-day squad sizes:

The Scottish FA encourages teams to bring fewer players than the maximum so each child gets more game time. It also asks coaches to rotate players through different positions.