Mini-football is a modified version of the 11 a-side game.

It gives children the chance to play real football, for a real team, whilst experiencing an enjoyable introduction to football through small-sided games. 

Use the links on the left to view age group fixtures

Mini Football is organised to a non-competitive format. This means that there are:

 In Wales the game format is as follows:

Under 7:   4 v 4  (no goalkeeper & no player to stay in front of goal)

Under 8:   5 v 5  (goalkeeper introduced)

Under 9:   6 v 6 maximum

Under 10: 7 v 7 maximum

Under 11: 8 v 8 maximum

Mini Football fixtures are scheduled by the Monmouthshire Junior League as follows:

• For Under 8s to under 11s: 
  • Depending on the size of the league, each team may not always play every other team home and away, or may play some teams more than twice in the season.  Games are not rescheduled if there is bad weather.
  • Games should be broken down into maximum duration of 15-minute sections for Under 8, and either 15 or 20-minute sections for Under 9, Under 10 & Under 11.
  • The fixture does not have to be a single game of two halves like the full size youth/adult game. Refer to to section D in the rule book

• For Under 7s 4v4:
  • On a fortnighly basis as fun sessions where up to 3 team club squads may play each other.
  • Every team hosts games multiple times throughout the season.
  • Team squads are split up into multiple teams and the short 10-15 minute games are played round robin. This provide a fun introduction to mini football across the county. Refer to Under 7 information.

To learn more about mini football please read document below or visit the Welsh Football Trust website

Buffer zones are mandatory in the Monmouthshire Junior League for both mini-football and competitive games.

All parents, relatives and other spectators are to stay behind the buffer zone, off the touchline and off the pitch!

Football should be a fun, safe and positive experience for every young person involved.