5-a-Side Scoreboard - Free & Live

Playing tonight?

The fastest format on the smallest pitch, and now with a live scoreboard your whole group can follow. Create one before kick-off in 30 seconds.

Create 5-a-Side Scoreboard →Free. No account needed. Ready in 30 seconds.

5-a-side at a glance

The most popular casual football format in India and the UK. Fast, high-scoring, and perfect for a weeknight turf booking with a group of friends.

Players

5 vs 5

10 on pitch, subs welcome

Duration

45 min total

Two 22-minute halves

Pitch

Small or turf

Artificial turf / astroturf

Pace

Fast & intense

Less space, more action

Goals

High scoring

4–15 goals per side typical

Offside

Usually none

Most casual games skip it

How It Works

1

Create the Match

Choose Football → 5-a-side, enter both team names, and set a short scoring password. Takes under 30 seconds.

2

Score on the Ground

Tap Goal or Card on the scorer page. Big buttons, one-handed, no lag. Halftime and full-time controls built in.

3

Share Before Kick-off

Drop the viewer link into your WhatsApp group. Your friends follow every goal live — no app, no login.

Made for turf nights, not football clubs

No roster. No club profile. No season stats. Just a live scoreboard your group follows while you play — then forgets about until next week.

  • 45-minute format built in — two 22-minute halves
  • Goals and cards tracked with one tap — no interruption to play
  • High-scoring games? No problem — tap as fast as goals go in
  • Share in WhatsApp — anyone can view without logging in
  • Works on any phone on 4G at the turf, no WiFi needed
  • Score updates silently every 3 seconds — no refresh, no spinner

How it fits your turf session

You booked the turf for an hour. Here is what the next 90 minutes look like with Score My Match.

Before

Create the match in the car park

Open Score My Match on your phone, pick Football → 5-a-side, type the two team names and a short password. Takes under 30 seconds. Copy the viewer link.

Kick-off

Drop the link in the group

Paste the viewer link into your WhatsApp group. People who could not make it — teammates, partners, mates from another group — can now follow live.

During

Tap goals as they go in

One tap per goal, one tap for cards. The scorer page has big buttons designed to work one-handed at a noisy ground. The viewer link updates within 3 seconds.

Half Time

Tap Halftime, take a breath

Hit the Halftime button and the viewer sees the break. Swap sides, argue about the goal that was or was not offside, and kick off again.

Full Time

Tap Full Time — done

The viewer link shows the final score. It stays live for 30 days, so people can still check it later. No saving, no exporting, no admin.

5-a-Side Scoreboard - Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 5-a-side scoreboard?

A 5-a-side scoreboard is a live score tracker for small-sided football on turf or small pitches. Score My Match lets you create one in 30 seconds — no app download, no account — and share a link so people not at the ground follow every goal in real time.

How does the match time work for 5-a-side?

The 5-a-side format is set to 45 minutes total across two 22-minute halves. The scorer page has a Halftime button and a Full Time button. The match clock tracks both halves so viewers always know where in the game you are.

How many goals are usually scored in a 5-a-side match?

5-a-side is typically high-scoring — anywhere from 4 to 15 goals a side is common, depending on the group. The small pitch and fast tempo mean chances come quickly, which is exactly why a live scoreboard makes sense: there is always something to update.

Can I run two 5-a-side matches back-to-back in one turf booking?

Yes. Create a separate match for each game — it takes under 30 seconds each. Every match gets its own viewer link, so your WhatsApp group can follow both games without mixing up the scores.

Can I share the live score in a WhatsApp group?

Yes. After creating the match you get a public viewer link. Drop it into your WhatsApp group before kick-off and everyone who taps it follows the live score without logging in or downloading anything.

Do viewers need to create an account to follow the score?

No. The viewer link is fully public and read-only. Anyone with the link sees the live score — no login, no download, no sign-up required.

Can I track which player scored a goal?

Yes, optionally. When you log a goal you can add a player name, but it is never required. If you are in the middle of the game and just want to record the goal quickly, tap the button and move on.

Does it work for 7-a-side or 11-a-side too?

Yes. You can also choose 7-a-side (60 min, two 30-minute halves) or 11-a-side (90 min) when creating a match. The same simple experience, with the right duration built in for each format.

Is the 5-a-side scoreboard free?

Yes, completely free. No credit card, no subscription, no account required. Score My Match is free for all local and turf football matches.

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30 seconds to create, one link to share. Your group follows every goal live.

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