A unified set of guidelines, certified by FAM

All competitions under Liga Suparimau presented by Boost Juice will follow the same formats and guidelines. Please see our standardised formats and regulations in the table below.

Where reasonably achievable, all matches at all venues will follow these guidelines. For more information on Liga Suparimau rules and regulations, click here.

Under 6 – Under 12

RuleUnder 6Under 7 & 8Under 9 & 10Under 11 & 12
Playing format4 vs 45 vs 57 vs 79 vs 9
Maximum squad size10 players13 players18 players20 players
Min. players on field3446
Pitch size20-25m (L) x 12-15m (W)35m (L) x 22m (W)48m (L) x 28m (W)60-80m (L) x 50-60m (W)
Duration of play4 x 8 mins4 x 10 mins3 x 15 mins2 x 25 mins
Goal size1m x 1m5-a-side7-a-side7-a-side
Ball size3444
SubstitutionsRolling subsRolling subsRolling subsRolling subs
OffsidesNot applicableNot applicableNot applicableApplicable
Back pass ruleNot applicableApplicableApplicableApplicable
PenaltiesNot applicable. A direct freekick will be given at the closest edge of the penalty box to where the foul was committedApplicableApplicableApplicable
Throw insKick/dribble inThrow inThrow inThrow in
Kick offsNo direct shots (ball must be touched by another player from same team before a goal is scored)No direct shots (ball must be touched by another player from same team before a goal is scored)No direct shots (ball must be touched by another player from same team before a goal is scored)Standard FIFA rules apply
Goal kicksOpposition retreat to halfwayStandard FIFA rules applyStandard FIFA rules applyStandard FIFA rules apply
Free kicksDirect/IndirectDirect/IndirectDirect/IndirectDirect/Indirect
Corner kicksKick/dribble inApplicableApplicableApplicable
Yellow/Red cardsApplicableApplicableApplicableApplicable
EquipmentFootball boots/sports shoes requiredFootball boots and shinpads requiredFootball boots and shinpads requiredFootball boots and shinpads required

Please note: following updates introduced ahead of 2025 Season A, some Lions categories may be playing adjusted durations. Please check ligasuparimau.my/info for more details on the 2025 updates

Under 13 – Under 16

RuleUnder 13 & 14Under 16
Playing format11 vs 1111 vs 11
Maximum squad size25 players25 players
Min. players on field77
Pitch size90-110m (L) x 50-60m (W)90-110m (L) x 50-60m (W)
Duration of play2 x 25 mins2 x 25 mins
Goal size11-a-side11-a-side
Ball size55
SubstitutionsRolling subsRolling subs
OffsidesApplicableApplicable
Back pass ruleApplicableApplicable
PenaltiesApplicableApplicable
Throw insThrow inThrow in
Kick offsStandard FIFA rules applyStandard FIFA rules apply
Goal kicksStandard FIFA rules applyStandard FIFA rules apply
Free kicksDirect/IndirectDirect/Indirect
Corner kicksApplicableApplicable
Yellow/Red cardsApplicableApplicable
EquipmentFootball boots and shinpads requiredFootball boots and shinpads required

Please note: following updates introduced ahead of 2025 Season A, some Lions categories may be playing adjusted durations. Please check ligasuparimau.my/info for more details on the 2025 updates

Girls Age Groups

RuleGirls U11Girls U13Girls U16
Playing format5 vs 57 vs 711 vs 11
Maximum squad size13 players18 players25 players
Min. players on field446
Pitch size35m (L) x 22m (W)60m (L) x 40m (W)90-110m (L) x 50-60m (W)
Duration of play4 x 10 mins2 x 20 mins2 x 25 mins
Goal size5-a-side7-a-side11-a-side
Ball size445
SubstitutionsRolling subsRolling subsRolling subs
OffsidesNot applicableNot applicableApplicable
Back pass ruleApplicableApplicableApplicable
PenaltiesApplicableApplicableApplicable
Throw insThrow inThrow inThrow in
Kick offsNo direct shots (ball must be touched by another player from same team before a goal is scored)Standard FIFA rules applyStandard FIFA rules apply
Goal kicks8-metre protected zoneStandard FIFA rules applyStandard FIFA rules apply
Free kicksDirect/IndirectDirect/IndirectDirect/Indirect
Corner kicksApplicableApplicableApplicable
Yellow/Red cardsNot applicable but an enforced substitution or ‘timeout’ may be given for repeated dangerous fouls or behaviour concernsApplicableApplicable
EquipmentFootball boots/sports shoes requiredFootball boots and shinpads requiredFootball boots and shinpads required

Please note: following updates introduced ahead of 2025 Season A, some Lions categories may be playing adjusted durations. Please check ligasuparimau.my/info for more details on the 2025 updates

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