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Soccer lineup app

Soccer lineup maker for youth coaches.

Create 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 lineups, assign real players to clear roles, and use the same roster for substitutions and player-minute tracking.

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Choose a format, assign players, and keep the bench ready.

Pitch Planner 7v7 lineup builder showing a formation, assigned players, and bench
Pitch Planner 7v7 lineup builder showing a formation, assigned players, and bench
Try the soccer lineup maker

Create a youth soccer lineup in minutes.

Choose a youth format, pick a formation, then tap a position and a bench player to test a substitution. This sample shows how the lineup works; the full Pitch Planner app saves your roster for live substitutions.

Choose field format
Choose formation
On field
7
Bench
8
Shape
2-3-1
Use this in Pitch Planner

7v7 · 2-3-1 loaded. Tap a player on the field to test a substitution.

Sample lineup
7v7 · 2-3-1
Attack ↑
Bench · 8 players
Tap to swap

    Select a field player first, then choose a bench player. Your sample roster stays on this page.

    If your team needs width, test a shape with wide midfield roles before you assign the bench.

    If turnovers split the team, test an extra defender or holding player before kickoff.

    If the roster changes late, swap the player on the field, then update the match plan.

    More than a formation

    A lineup should show who starts and who rotates.

    Choose the format, assign the players, and keep the first substitution plan with the lineup.

    • Start with the right format

      Choose 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, or 11v11 before assigning positions so the field shape matches the match.

    • Give every player a clear role

      Assign a position players can understand, with a simple team shape that is easy to teach before the match.

    • Keep the bench in the plan

      See who is starting, who is available, and who should be ready for the first rotation before the match starts.

    • Use the lineup in Match Day

      Use the same roster for live substitutions and player-minute tracking without rebuilding the plan during the match.

      See Match Day
    A lineup players can understand

    Show each player where to start.

    A soccer lineup maker should show the format, formation, player positions, and available bench in one place. Players know their roles, and the coach can plan the first change.

    Save a normal lineup, adjust it for absences, and move the same roster into live substitutions when the match starts.

    Pitch Planner 7v7 lineup builder showing field positions, formation, and player roster
    Pitch Planner 7v7 lineup builder showing field positions, formation, and player roster
    What the lineup needs

    Features for building a youth soccer lineup.

    Set the format, roster, bench, and player-minute plan before the match.

    Youth formats

    Build 4v4, 7v7, 9v9, and 11v11 lineups for the team in front of you.

    Saved lineups

    Reuse a normal shape, then edit it quickly when players are absent or roles change.

    Bench context

    See who starts, who sits, and how the next rotation can protect the shape.

    Minute handoff

    Move from lineup to live substitutions and keep player-minute totals current.

    Track player minutes
    Common questions

    Soccer lineups, explained.

    Start with the format, choose a shape, and make the plan useful beyond the lineup graphic.

    How do you make a youth soccer lineup?
    Start with the format, then choose a simple shape. For 7v7, many coaches start with 2-3-1 or 3-2-1. For 9v9, common shapes include 3-2-3 and 3-3-2. Assign players where they can understand the role, then plan who rotates into each line.
    What is the best formation for youth soccer?
    The best formation is one your players can understand and your roster can support. A 7v7 team may use 2-3-1 or 3-2-1, while a 9v9 team may use 3-2-3 or 3-3-2. The shape should give players clear jobs and leave room for planned rotations.
    Can a soccer lineup be used for substitutions?
    Yes. Pitch Planner uses the lineup in Match Day, where the same roster supports live substitutions, player-minute tracking, and the post-game recap.
    What should coaches save in a lineup app?
    Save a normal starting lineup, a stronger defensive version, and a version that helps newer players get clear minutes. That gives you options without rebuilding from zero every Saturday.
    How should the bench fit into a soccer lineup?
    The bench should have a first rotation and a role in the shape, not just a list of names. Mark availability before saving the lineup so the plan is realistic when the match starts.
    Related lineup tools

    Build the soccer lineup and manage substitutions.

    Use the soccer lineup app to set the format, formation, bench, substitutions, and player-minute tracking.

    Match Day

    Run the live substitution tracker after the lineup is set.

    Player minutes tracker

    Review who played, who is short, and what should change next week.

    7v7 soccer formation

    See common 7v7 shapes and rotation notes for youth teams.

    9v9 soccer formation

    Compare 9v9 formations for teams moving toward full-sided soccer.

    Lineups and formations help

    Use the product help guide for field sizes, formations, and assignments.
    Ready for kick-off?

    Build the lineup.
    Track the match.

    Create a youth soccer lineup, run substitutions, and keep accurate player-minute totals during the match and in the recap.

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    Pitch Planner live match screen showing a lineup, substitutions, and player minutes
    Pitch Planner live match screen showing a lineup, substitutions, and player minutes