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All about FutureFit
The biggest changes in a generation are coming to youth football for the 2026/27 season. Read on for details and where to go for more information.
The key changes are as follows:
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The Under 7 age group will play 3 v 3 games instead of 5 v 5
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Under 8s and Under 9s will play 5 v 5 games
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Under 10s and Under 11s will play 7 v 7 games
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Under 12s and Under 13s will play 9 v 9 games (including offsides and headers)
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Under 14s and above will play 11 v 11 games
You can find out more about all of this by downloading the "Know Your Format" guide, the Mini Soccer Handbook or by visiting the English FA's own FutureFit website.
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