7.V.7
Page updated, jan 2025 O'shea team
7v7 football rules
7v7 football rules in the O'shea TEAM include the number of players, match length, substitutions, and equipment:
NUMBER of PLAYERS:
- A team can have up to 12 players, including 7 players and 5 substitutes.
- A minimum of 5 players are required for a game to take place.
- Players must play with and against players of any age group and be respectful.
MATCH LENGTH:
- The matches are played in a single half of 60 minutes without a break.
EQUIPMENT:
- Players should wear shin pads and appropriate footwear for the playing surface.
- Goalkeepers should wear a different colored shirt from the rest of the team.
OTHER RULES:
- No offside.
- Sliding tackles are not permitted, except for goalkeepers inside their own penalty area.
- Referees are captains and control the match and apply the rules!
