A soccer substitution chart shows who plays in each sub window and where. Each row is a player and each column is a window. Pick the chart for your format and roster size, write your players' names next to the letters, and follow it across the game so everyone gets equal playing time.

On this page
  1. How to read a substitution chart
  2. 4v4 substitution chart (U6–U8)
  3. 7v7 substitution chart (U9–U10)
  4. 9v9 substitution chart (U11–U12)
  5. 11v11 substitution chart (U13 and older)
  6. Blank substitution chart and bench card templates
  7. Tips for using a chart on the sideline

How to read a substitution chart

  • Rows are players (A, B, C…). Write a name next to each letter in the key under the chart.
  • Columns are sub windows. The time at the top is when that window starts in the half or quarter.
  • Colored boxes show the position: GK goalkeeper, LB/CB/RB backs, LM/CM/RM midfield, ST striker, LW/RW wings. A dash means that player is on the bench.
  • The last column shows each player's total minutes and share of the game.

Put your strongest keeper candidates on the letters that play GK, and spread experienced players across the letters so every lineup is balanced.

4v4 substitution chart (U6–U8)

4v4 has no goalkeepers and is usually played in four 10-minute quarters (more on quarters vs halves). US Soccer's small-sided standards allow unlimited substitutions at any time, so you can rotate in the middle of quarters too. This chart uses 6 players and a change every 5 minutes:

4v4 substitution chart: 6 players, 4 × 10 min

sub every 5:00 · 25:00–30:00 each · No goalkeepers in 4v4

Who plays where in each sub window
PlayerQuarter 1Quarter 2Quarter 3Quarter 4Total
0:005:000:005:000:005:000:005:00
Player AST–RMRMRM–CBCB30:0075%
Player BCB–LM–STSTST–25:0063%
Player CRMRM–LM–RM–ST25:0063%
Player DLMLM–CBCB–RM–25:0063%
Player E–CBCB–LMLMLMLM30:0075%
Player F–STSTST–CB–RM25:0063%

GKGoalkeeper DDefense MMidfield FAttack –Bench

Write in names

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
  6. F
Make it with names

Other roster sizes, with the sub interval that splits minutes most evenly. Each link opens the planner with that setup, so you can add names and print:

4v4 substitution charts by roster size, 4 × 10 min
RosterOn benchBest intervalMinutes eachChart
5 players1Every 5:0030:00–35:00Make this chart
6 players2Every 5:0025:00–30:00Make this chart
7 players3Every 5:0020:00–25:00Make this chart
8 players4Every 5:0020:00Make this chart

7v7 substitution chart (U9–U10)

Two 25-minute halves, six field players plus a keeper. US Soccer recommends rosters of no more than 12 players (see how many players are on a soccer team). With 10 players and a sub every 5 minutes, everyone plays exactly 35 minutes:

7v7 substitution chart: 10 players, 2 × 25 min

sub every 5:00 · everyone plays 35:00 · Goalkeepers: A, B (one half each)

Who plays where in each sub window
Player1st half2nd halfTotal
0:005:0010:0015:0020:000:005:0010:0015:0020:00
Player AGKGKGKGKGK––RB–LB35:0070%
Player B––CM–STGKGKGKGKGK35:0070%
Player CSTST–LMLMLM–LBLB–35:0070%
Player DLBLB–CM–RBRB–LMLM35:0070%
Player ECMCM–RBRB–LMLM–RM35:0070%
Player FLM–LBLBLB–RMRMRM–35:0070%
Player G–LMLM–CMCMCMCM–ST35:0070%
Player HRBRBRB–RMRM–STST–35:0070%
Player I–RMRMRM–STST–CMCM35:0070%
Player JRM–STST–LBLB–RBRB35:0070%

GKGoalkeeper DDefense MMidfield FAttack –Bench

Write in names

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
  6. F
  7. G
  8. H
  9. I
  10. J
Make it with names

For 8 to 12 players:

7v7 substitution charts by roster size, 2 × 25 min
RosterOn benchBest intervalMinutes eachChart
8 players1Every 5:0040:00–45:00Make this chart
9 players2Every 5:0035:00–40:00Make this chart
10 players3Every 5:0035:00Make this chart
11 players4Every 5:0030:00–35:00Make this chart
12 players5Every 5:0025:00–30:00Make this chart

Choosing a shape? See 7v7 formations and positions.

9v9 substitution chart (U11–U12)

Two 30-minute halves with eight field players and a keeper. With 12 players, subbing every 7:30 splits the game perfectly at 45 minutes each:

9v9 substitution chart: 12 players, 2 × 30 min

sub every 7:30 · everyone plays 45:00 · Goalkeepers: A, B (one half each)

Who plays where in each sub window
Player1st half2nd halfTotal
0:007:3015:0022:300:007:3015:0022:30
Player AGKGKGKGK––RMRM45:0075%
Player B––RMRMGKGKGKGK45:0075%
Player CLWLWLW–RMRM–LW45:0075%
Player DRW–LBLBLB–LMLM45:0075%
Player ELM–CBCBCBCBCB–45:0075%
Player FLBLB–RBRBRB–ST45:0075%
Player G–LMLMLMLMLM–CB45:0075%
Player HRBRBRB–LWLWLW–45:0075%
Player I–RWRWRWRW–RBRB45:0075%
Player JSTSTST–STSTST–45:0075%
Player KCBCB–ST–RWRWRW45:0075%
Player LRMRM–LW–LBLBLB45:0075%

GKGoalkeeper DDefense MMidfield FAttack –Bench

Write in names

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
  6. F
  7. G
  8. H
  9. I
  10. J
  11. K
  12. L
Make it with names

For 10 to 16 players:

9v9 substitution charts by roster size, 2 × 30 min
RosterOn benchBest intervalMinutes eachChart
10 players1Every 6:0054:00Make this chart
11 players2Every 7:3045:00–52:30Make this chart
12 players3Every 7:3045:00Make this chart
13 players4Every 7:3037:30–45:00Make this chart
14 players5Every 7:3037:30–45:00Make this chart
15 players6Every 6:0036:00Make this chart
16 players7Every 7:3030:00–37:30Make this chart

More on shapes: 9v9 formations.

11v11 substitution chart (U13 and older)

Bigger rosters and longer halves. This chart uses 16 players, two 35-minute halves and a sub every 7 minutes. With these numbers the split can't be perfect, so a few players get one extra window. Rotate who gets it from game to game. Picking a shape? See 11v11 soccer formations.

11v11 substitution chart: 16 players, 2 × 35 min

sub every 7:00 · 42:00–49:00 each · Goalkeepers: A, B (one half each)

Who plays where in each sub window
Player1st half2nd halfTotal
0:007:0014:0021:0028:000:007:0014:0021:0028:00
Player AGKGKGKGKGK––LCMLCM–49:0070%
Player B––CB–LCMGKGKGKGKGK49:0070%
Player CCMCM–RBRBRB–LW–CB49:0070%
Player DRCM–CMCM–ST–STSTST49:0070%
Player ECBCB–LCM–CBCB–LW–42:0060%
Player FLW–LCM–CMCMCMCMCM–49:0070%
Player G–RCMRCMRCM–RW–CBCBCB49:0070%
Player HRB–CBCBCB–RB–RBRB49:0070%
Player I–LWLW–RCMRCMRCMRCM–LB49:0070%
Player JRWRW–CBCB–RWRW–LCM49:0070%
Player KLCMLCM–LWLWLW–RB–LW49:0070%
Player LCBCB–LB–LCMLCM–CB–42:0060%
Player MST–RWRW–CBCBCB–CM49:0070%
Player NLBLBLB–RW–ST–RWRW49:0070%
Player O–RBRB–LBLBLBLBLB–49:0070%
Player P–STSTSTST–LW–RCMRCM49:0070%

GKGoalkeeper DDefense MMidfield FAttack –Bench

Write in names

  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
  6. F
  7. G
  8. H
  9. I
  10. J
  11. K
  12. L
  13. M
  14. N
  15. O
  16. P
Make it with names

For 12 to 18 players:

11v11 substitution charts by roster size, 2 × 35 min
RosterOn benchBest intervalMinutes eachChart
12 players1Every 7:0063:00–70:00Make this chart
13 players2Every 7:0056:00–63:00Make this chart
14 players3Every 5:0055:00Make this chart
15 players4Every 7:0049:00–56:00Make this chart
16 players5Every 7:0042:00–49:00Make this chart
17 players6Every 7:0042:00–49:00Make this chart
18 players7Every 7:0042:00–49:00Make this chart

Blank substitution chart and bench card templates

Prefer pencil and paper? Print a blank chart for any roster up to 16 players and 10 sub windows, plus a bench card to track who comes off and on.

Substitution chart

Team ____________ Opponent ____________ Date ________ · Write the time above each window, then GK / D / M / F or a position in each box.

Player12345678910Minutes
Time

Bench card

Team ____________ Opponent ____________ Date ________

TimePlayer OFFPlayer ONPositionDone

Tips for using a chart on the sideline

  • Give the chart to a parent helper. They watch the clock and call the next change, so you can coach.
  • Sub at stoppages near the planned time: throw-ins, goal kicks or after a goal.
  • Rotate who starts. The players who start one game sit first in the next.
  • Have a plan B. If a player is missing, use the substitution planner to rebuild the chart in seconds, or start Game Day mode to adjust live.

Want exact minutes for a different roster? Try the playing time calculator, or read how to sub in youth soccer.

Make a chart with your real names, positions and keepers

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