We have been made aware of a number of our clubs from a variety of leagues publishing mini soccer results for ages U7 & U8.

This is against FA Rules. Please see below the age groups and provisions relating to players under the age of 18.

Rule C 4 (A) (iii) Children 6 Years Old and Over – Competition Structure – (a), (b) and (c).

Children 6 Years Old and Over- Competition Structure

(a) Under 7 and Under 8 Mini-Soccer

Leagues may organise a maximum of three trophy events per season, each to be played over a maximum period of two weeks, and may publish the results of such events. The remainder of the season may consist of organised development fixtures only, for which leagues and clubs may collect the results and compile league tables, but must not publish either.

(b) Under 9 and Under 10 Mini-Soccer

Leagues may organise a maximum of three trophy events per season, each to be played over a maximum period of four weeks, and may publish the results of such events. The remainder of the season may consist of organised development fixtures only, for which leagues and clubs may collect the results and compile league tables but must not publish either.

(c) Under 11

Leagues may organise a maximum of three trophy events per season, each to be played over a maximum period of six weeks, and may publish the results of such events. The remainder of the season may consist of organised development fixtures only, for which leagues and clubs may collect the results and compile league tables but must not publish either.

(d) Under 12

There is no restriction on the structure of competitions.

The FA Handbook