How many Under 20 and Under 23 players must be on the match day team sheet?
Rule- Australia
- Football Australia
- NPL
- Men's first team
- 2026
- Players
- Semi-professional
The match day team sheet lists a minimum of 16 and up to 18 players from the first team roster.
- 2026 season: at least three Under 23 players, and at least one of them must be Under 20.
- 2027 season: the minimum rises to six Under 23 players, and at least three of them must be Under 20.
The roster principles say the aim is to increase match minutes for youth players.
Source: NPL Player Roster Principles 2026 (published by Football Australia in February 2026).
Added 24 Oct 2026