FEDERATION DEVELOPMENT LEAGUE DRAWS

U13, U14 and U16 Federation Development Leagues

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