Getting the most out of football and giving youth players the development they need relies on selecting the correct football goal size for the pitch you’re playing on.
Taking the time to research football goal dimensions before you make a purchase will ensure you make the right decision for your team. To find the best football goal post size to meet your requirements we have provided the FA recommended football goal dimensions. These dimensions have been chosen to ensure development and competitiveness is maintained across all ages.
Recommended Goalpost Sizes
| Age | Game | Goalsize |
|---|---|---|
| Under 7/8 | 5-A-SIDE | 12FT X 6FT (3.7M X 1.8M) |
| Under 9/10 | 7-A-SIDE | 12FT X 6FT (3.7M X 1.8M |
| Under 11/12 | 9-A-SIDE | 16FT X 7FT (4.9M X 2.1M) |
| Under 13/14 | 11-A-SIDE | 21FT X 7FT (6.4M X 2.1M) |
| Under 15/16 | 11-A-SIDE | 24FT X 8FT (7.3M X 2.4M) |
| Under 16+ & Senior | 11-A-SIDE | 24FT X 8FT (7.3M X 2.4M) |
7-a-side Goals
We offer a wide range of 7-a-side football goals which are perfect for use at clubs, sports centres, schools and colleges. The standard size for a 7-a-side goal is 12 x 6ft in England or 16 x 6ft for players in Scotland.
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9-a-side Goals
9v9 creates the perfect learning environment for U11s and U12s to develop their skills, build relationships and have fun! The standard size for a 9v9 goals is 16 x 7ft
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11-a-side Goals
11-a-side football is played all over the world from local town clubs right through to Premiership level. The standard size for an 11-a-side goal is 24 x 8ft (7.32 x 2.44m) for senior and 21 x 7ft (6.40 x 2.13m) for youth players.
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