Choosing the right football goal size is an important part of creating the best environment for players to play, learn and compete. From grassroots training sessions and school PE lessons to FA 3v3 football and full-size matchdays, using the correct football goals helps improve safety, confidence and player development at every age group. At Davies Sports, we support schools, clubs and coaches with high-quality football equipment designed for every stage of the game. To make things easier, we’ve created this simple football goal size guide infographic — helping you quickly understand FA football goal sizes, pitch requirements and the best goals for your players.
Football age group formats, pitch sizes and ball sizes
| Age group | Format | Ball size | Pitch size | Goal size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 7s | 3v3 | Size 3 | 15 × 10m | 4 × 2.5ft |
| Under 8s & 9s | 5v5 | Size 3 | 37 × 27m | 12 × 6ft |
| Under 10s & 11s | 7v7 | Size 3 | 55 × 37m | 12 × 6ft |
| Under 12s & 13s | 9v9 | Size 4 | 73 × 46m | 16 × 7ft |
| Under 14s | 11v11 | Size 5 | 82 × 50m | 21 × 7ft |
| 15s & Over | 11v11 | Size 5 | 91 × 55m | 24 × 8ft |