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Match Duration and Time Management in Football (Soccer): Key Rules and Regulations

This lesson covers the essential rules surrounding the duration of football matches, including the standard length of each period and the half-time interval. It details the allowance for time lost due to various factors, such as injuries and substitutions. The lesson also discusses the circumstances under which the match time may be extended, particularly in relation to penalty kicks. Additionally, variations for youth matches regarding match length and ball size are highlighted, alongside the importance of agreement between referees and teams on any changes.

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Match Duration and Time Management in Football (Soccer): Key Rules and Regulations

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  1. Law 7 Duration of the Match

  2. Objectives • state the length of each period and the half-time interval • state 4 of 5 allowances for time lost • state when the game may be extended At the end of this lesson the student will:

  3. TIMING • Two equal periods • Change length prior to start of match • Referee and teams must agree to change • Periods are normally 45 minutes • Clock starts at kick-off • Clock remains “running” • Extend time only for a penalty kick

  4. HALF-TIME • Players are entitled to half-time • Must not exceed 15 minutes • Normally 5 minutes in youth matches • Length must be stated in rules of competition • May be altered with consent of referee

  5. YOUTH MODIFICATIONS • The length of the periods and the size of ball change for various age groups. • Check with your local assignor for specific variations.

  6. ADDING TIME • Time shall be added for: • time lost for substitutions • assessment of injury to player • removal of injured player from field • wasting time • any other cause • Amount of time is at referee’s discretion

  7. EXTENDING TIME FOR PENALTY KICK Additional time is allowed for a penalty kick to be taken at the end of each half or at the end of periods of extra time.

  8. REVIEW • Equal periods • How long are adult matches? • Can length of periods vary? • Time kept by referee • For what reasons may time be added? • May extend time for what purpose? • Does the referee stop the clock? • Half-time • What if 1 team wants it & other doesn’t? • Up to 15 minutes - how long normally?

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