1
Before the fixture
- Confirm the date, venue and kick-off time
- Contact the opposition and confirm kit colours
- Check every Player is registered and eligible
- Confirm Match Official arrangements
- Prepare the team sheet and payment
Every fixture week
This week’s essentials
The timeline below applies to a typical Sunday fixture; midweek and rearranged fixtures may follow different deadlines.
A quick reminder only. Use the Coach Hub and adopted rules where the exact requirement or interpretation matters.
Tuesday
Home Team sends the full fixture details for a Sunday fixture.
Thursday
Away Team confirms receipt and kit details.
Thursday, 9pm
Player registrations must be complete and League-approved.
Saturday, 9pm
Suspension-clearance deadline.
Matchday
Check eligibility, team sheets, officials, payment and Respect standards.
After the game
Complete result reporting, Referee marks and any required incident reports.
Matchweek journey
Before, during and after the game
2
On matchday
- Set up the pitch, technical areas and Respect environment
- Use only eligible and approved Players
- Provide required team sheets
- Support the Match Official
- Pay the correct fee and mileage responsibility
3
After the fixture
- Complete result-reporting requirements
- Submit required Full-Time information
- Complete the Referee mark where required
- Report misconduct or an abandonment
- Begin the approved rearrangement process if needed
Quick facts
The rules managers ask about most
League Match Official fees
The Home Team is responsible for 100% of the applicable fee and mileage.
League Cup Match Official fees
The two Teams split the applicable fee and mileage equally and pay their shares directly.
League Cup team sheets
Both Teams present their team sheet to the Referee at least 45 minutes before kick-off.
Cup knockout ties
No extra time. U12–U18 ties level after normal time go to 5 penalties each, then sudden death.
Guidance and policies
Everything in one place
Coach Hub 2026/27
The full practical guide for managers and coaches.
Rules Hub 2026/27
Searchable SCORY and League Cup guidance.
Code of Conduct
Standards for coaches, players, parents and spectators.
Discipline Procedure
Misconduct, sanctions, suspensions and appeals.
Reporting Discrimination
How to report discrimination, harassment or bullying.
Photography & Filming
Consent, safeguarding and appropriate image use.
Report a concern
Welfare, discrimination and serious misconduct concerns have dedicated reporting routes. For an immediate danger or emergency, contact the emergency services first.
Contact the correct team
U12–U16 League and Cup fixtures
gcglfixtures@gmail.comU7–U11 development fixtures
gcgldevfixtures@gmail.comReferee appointments and payments
gcglreferees@gmail.comFor welfare concerns, contact your Club Welfare Officer or use the designated safeguarding route.