26-27 Information for Match Officials

26-27 Information for Match Officials

Match Confirmation
The home team shall confirm on Full-Time the kick off time before midnight the previous Sunday, to allow for match officials to be appointed. The match should be confirmed with the appointed official 5 days before the match.

Match Balls
The home club must provide 2 match balls.

Substitutes
Mini-Soccer (U8-U11): Any number of return substitutes are permitted
U12s to U18s: 5 substitutes may be used from 5 players named. Return substitutions are permitted.

Team Sheets
Team sheets are completed using Refsec and emailed to officials. Clubs must ensure this is sent no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled kick off time.

Please note that the RESPECT handshake should take place before each game.

Appointed Match Official Fees

Age GroupRefereeAssistantsTravel ExpensesPaid By
Mini-Soccer£13N/A35p a mile, maximum of £25Home team
U12 & U13£18£1235p a mile, maximum of £25Home team
U14 & U15£20£1535p a mile, maximum of £25Home team
U16£25£2035p a mile, maximum of £25Home team
U17 & U18£32£2535p a mile, maximum of £25Split fees

Non-Appointed Match Official Fees

Age GroupRefereeAssistantsTravel ExpensesPaid By
Mini-Soccer£13N/A35p a mile, maximum of £25Home team
U12 & U13£18£1235p a mile, maximum of £25Home team
U14 & U15£20£1535p a mile, maximum of £25Home team
U16£25£2035p a mile, maximum of £25Home team
U17 & U18£32£2535p a mile, maximum of £25Split fees

Call off over which neither Club has control: Expenses only
Call off due to one Club being in default: Full fee plus expenses to be paid by defaulting Club

League/CupDuration (mins each way)Extra Time (mins each way)Pens (Yes/No)Remarks
U8 & U920NoneMini-Soccer
U10 & U1125NoneMini-Soccer
U12 & U1330None
U14 & U1535None
U1640None
U17 & U1845None
U12-U18 CupAs aboveNoneYes
U7-U11 CupAs aboveNoneYesIf drawn at the end of normal time in group stages, penalties are required for a bonus point.

This operates the “Power Play” at all development age groups (U7-U11), but not in Cups.