Quick Start — Your First Match in 5 Steps
Short on time? Here's the fastest path from opening SoccerMgr to running your first match:
Add your team name, colours, and players.
Enter the opponent, venue, date and match format.
Choose a formation and drag your players into position.
Use "Plan For Me" to auto-generate a fair rotation, or set them manually.
Hit kick off, track live events, and share the match report when the whistle goes.
What is SoccerMgr?
SoccerMgr is a matchday planner built specifically for soccer coaches. It replaces the sticky notes, spreadsheets and group-chat chaos with a single app that handles everything from squad selection to the post-match report.
The app follows a simple arc: Plan → Manage → Report. You walk on with a plan, run the game with calm, and walk off with the report already written.
Grassroots & Youth
Fair playing time and simple squad management for kids' football.
School & College
Manage fixtures, formations, and reports across the season.
Adult & Academy
Tactical planning, precise substitution control, and detailed match data.
Creating Your Team
The first thing you'll do is create a team. Give it a name and colours, then start adding your squad.
Adding Players
For each player you can set:
Setting Up a Match
When you have a game coming up, create a new match. You'll enter the basic details:
Once the match is created, you'll move through a set of tabs to get everything ready:
Choosing a Formation
SoccerMgr is built for football, not generic team apps. The formation tools understand positions, shape, and pitch layout.
Pick Your Format
Select the format for today's match — 5-a-side, 7-a-side, 9-a-side, or 11-a-side. SoccerMgr comes with common formations preloaded for each format, so you can get started with a single tap.
Set Your Lineup
On the Formation tab, drag your available players into their positions on the pitch. The remaining players are placed on the bench, ready for substitutions.
Planning Substitutions
On the Substitutions tab, you choose how you want to handle sub rotations. SoccerMgr gives you two modes:
"Plan For Me" — Automatic Substitutions
The "Plan For Me" feature is your automatic substitution assistant. It works out when each player should come on and off the pitch so that everyone gets a fair amount of playing time — without you figuring it out with a pen and paper on the sideline.
You tell the app who's available, and it tells you who to swap, when to swap, and where they play.
Manual Mode — "I'll Do It Myself"
Prefer full control? Switch to manual mode and set your own substitution schedule. You decide who comes on, who comes off, and exactly when each swap happens.
Your Substitution Preferences
When using "Plan For Me", you can adjust three settings to tailor the plan:
How many players swap at the same time. The default depends on your format size.
The minimum percentage of the game each player is guaranteed to play.
How many minutes' difference between players is acceptable. Lower means stricter fairness.
There's also a "Rotate GK" toggle. If turned off (the default), your goalkeeper stays on for the whole game. Turn it on to include the goalkeeper in the rotation.
More detail — how the generated plan works
Once your squad and formation are set, the app instantly generates a step-by-step substitution plan. It shows you the projected minutes each player will get, colour-coded for fairness. During the match, a recommendation card appears at each substitution point telling you exactly who comes off and who goes on — just confirm each swap with a tap. You can also delay (+1 min) or skip any substitution, and the plan recalculates automatically.
Running a Live Match
When it's time to kick off, switch to the Live tab. This is your matchday cockpit — everything you need on one screen.
Timer & Scoreboard
The live screen features a match timer and scoreboard. Start the timer at kick off, and it tracks halves, kick off, and the final whistle automatically.
Recording Events
As the match unfolds, record events in real time:
Making Substitutions During the Match
If you used "Plan For Me", the app tells you when it's time to substitute. A recommendation card appears showing who comes off and who goes on — just confirm with a tap.
You can also make injury substitutions and tactical substitutions at any time, outside of the planned schedule. The plan recalculates automatically around any unplanned changes.
The Tactics Board
SoccerMgr includes a tactics board where you can sketch out your game plan visually. It's designed to be simple enough that your players will actually understand it.
Match Reports
When the final whistle goes, SoccerMgr generates an editable match report automatically from the data you recorded during the game. No more writing the report from memory in the car park.
The report includes:
Sharing the Report
Once you're happy with the report, share it with one tap to WhatsApp — or copy it to send via any other channel. Parents, team managers, and club coordinators get a polished, professional report in seconds.
Tips & Best Practices
Add all your players to the squad in advance. On matchday, you just tick who's available — no data entry under pressure.
If equal playing time matters, let the app handle the rotation. Parents will appreciate the fairness and you can focus on coaching.
Tap in scorers and assists in the moment. It's much easier than trying to remember who scored in what order after the game.
See something worth mentioning in the report? Hit the voice note button — it's faster than typing with cold hands.
The report is at its best right after the match. Share it while everyone still cares about the result.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SoccerMgr free?
Yes. SoccerMgr is free to use during beta. There are no ads and no locked features. When pricing is introduced in future, existing users will be given plenty of notice.
What devices does it work on?
SoccerMgr works in any modern web browser — phone, tablet, or laptop. There's no app to install. Just open it in your browser and you're ready to go.
What formats are supported?
SoccerMgr supports 5-a-side, 7-a-side, 9-a-side, and 11-a-side formats. Each format comes with appropriate formations preloaded.
Is my data private?
Your data stays yours. SoccerMgr doesn't sell or share your information. There are no ads and no third-party trackers.
Can I use it for adult teams?
Absolutely. While the "Plan For Me" substitution planner is especially popular with youth coaches, the match setup, live tracking, tactics board, and reporting tools work for any level — grassroots, school, amateur adult, or academy.
Do I need to create an account?
You'll need a free account to save your teams and match history. Sign-up is quick and only requires basic details.
Can multiple coaches manage the same team?
Team sharing features are on the roadmap. For now, each account manages its own teams and matches.
Quick Reference Checklist
A matchday at-a-glance — tick these off and you're set.