FEDERATION DEVELOPMENT LEAGUES - U13, U14, U16

U14 & U16 Youth Football - Key Points

This page is in the process of being updated

Most playing rules now look like adult football - see playing rules document. 

• 11v11 format
• Full FIFA rules start to apply
• Detailed offside, foul, and misconduct rules
• Rolling substitutions are recommended
• Equal playing time is recommended
• No retreating line rule
• Offside is from half way
• Emphasis on player development over winning
• Results are recorded and a table is kept

Formats 2026

U13 FDL - 9v9

U14 FDL - 11v11

U16 FDL - 11v11

Grade 13 Mini Football 2026 - Key Points

9v9 Format with Goalkeepers (Eight outfield players plus a goalkeeper)

2 x 30 min halves

Size 4 ball

• Full offside rule from half way
• Retreating line for goalkicks to 1/3 
• Throw-ins for sidelines
• Corner kicks and goal kicks 
• Goal Keeper cannot drop kick from hands
• Free Kicks - Direct and indirect 
• Penalty kicks - Yes 8m
• No published match results or ladders

Grade 13 Mini Football 2026 - Key Points

9v9 Format with Goalkeepers (Eight outfield players plus a goalkeeper)

2 x 30 min halves

Size 4 ball

• Full offside rule from half way
• Retreating line for goalkicks to 1/3 
• Throw-ins for sidelines
• Corner kicks and goal kicks 
• Goal Keeper cannot drop kick from hands
• Free Kicks - Direct and indirect 
• Penalty kicks - Yes 8m
• No published match results or ladders

Formats 2026

U13 Y-League - To be confirmed 

U14 - To be confirmed 

U16 Y-League – To be confirmed