League Format
1. Format will include a group stage followed by a play-off round. There will be 2 x groups of 6 teams (Group A and Group B). During the group stages, each time will play against each team in their group. (5 group games).
After the group stage positions have been finalised, similarly placed teams from Group A and Group B will play against each other in a final play-off round to determine the 6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st final positions.
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2. All matches are played 8-a-side (8v8) with a maximum squad of 10 on match days (8 team players + 2 substitutes)
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3. Teams play their matches over a 12 week period which will include a number of "rest weeks"
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4. The opening day of the league is Wednesday April 22nd 2026 with the final day on Wednesday July 15th. These dates are subject to change.
5. A maximum of 3 games will take place at the same venue and time each week across 3 pitches
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6. Matches will be played over 50 minutes consisting of 2 x 25 minute halves with a 5 minute interval
7. A POWER PLAY rule will be used throughout the league meaning if a team goes 4 or 6 goals ahead during a match, the team losing will be allowed to introduce 1 extra player (for a 4 or 5 goal difference) or 2 extra players (for a 6+ goal difference). Once a lead has been reduced to below 6 or 4, the team must revert to the correct number of players.
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7. During the group stages, 3 points will be awarded for a WIN, 1 point for a DRAW and 0 points for a LOSS.
​​​​In the event of a tie, the group winners will be decided by the following criteria in order:
i) the head to head record between the teams
ii) the total number of games won
iii) goal difference
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8. In the event of a tie during the play off round, matches will be decided with a penalty shoot-out of 3 penalties per team. Penalties will continue into sudden death if required. No player is permitted to take more than 1 penalty for their team unless the total number of penalties taken exceeds 10.
League Rules
1. Teams:
Teams can choose from a maximum of 16 players to form their match day squads in order to have sufficient cover over the tournament period. Teams will be asked to provide their squad lists before the league starts. Match day squads should consist of a minimum number of 8 players and a maximum of 10. Unlimited rolling substitutes are allowed throughout the match, during breaks in play and with the permission of the referee.
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2. Players
All players must be associated with the teams they represent and are either a current or former member of that club. Where clubs are entering more than 1 team, players are expected to represent a maximum of 1 team for the duration of the tournament. We would also respectfully request the average age of your match day squad is 35 years old. We won't be asking for birth certificates and will trust each team to comply with this.
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3. Insurance
All participating teams must confirm they have adequate insurance cover (public liability and personal injury) in place over the duration of the league
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4. Behaviour
All participating teams commit to the league's code of conduct at all times which can be found here
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5. Payment
Teams are requested to ensure prompt payment of tournament fees (tbc).
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​6. Reporting
Teams are requested to report the score of their match by midnight of the day the match took place by email to hello@swansfootball.co.uk
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Venue
Lincoln Field Sports Pitches
Whitton, Twickenham.
TW2 6JW
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All matches will be played at the same venue.
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The venue is located on the westbound side of the A316 (as you head towards the M3) immediately before Hospital Bridge Roundabout and opposite Twickenham School.
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Although there is no parking facility at the venue, there is plenty of FREE parking in neigbouring streets with Lincoln Avenue and Hospital Bridge Road, the most convenient spots (see map).
The entrance to the venue is a short walk away and is located on the westbound side of the A316 side in a gap in the perimeter hedge under the metal pedestrian bridge (see image). There are toilet and changing facilities on site.