How to create a single match in Squadd

A single match is the quickest way to add a fixture to your calendar — one game against one opponent on a specific date. Use it for league games, cup ties, friendlies, or any one-off fixture where your team plays once.

📝 Note — If your team is playing more than one game on the same day, use a Match Day instead of creating several separate single matches. See Which type of fixture should I create? if you're unsure.

Steps

  1. Go to the Fixtures tab.

  2. Tap the green + button in the top-right corner.

  3. Select "Single match".

    [Screenshot: The "Add to calendar" modal with all five options visible. Red box around "Single match".] Tap "Single match" for a one-off game against a single opponent.

  4. Enter your Opponent name, for example Northside United or Oakfield FC.

    📝 Note — If you have Team Sides enabled but haven't set up any sides yet, you'll see a notice at the top of the form. You can carry on and create the fixture. To set up your sides, see Setting up your Team Sides.

  5. Set the Date, then the Kick-off time straight underneath it. If the league hasn't confirmed the time yet, tick Kick-off not confirmed yet (time TBC).

  6. Choose Home, Away or Neutral.

    • Home: you're playing at your own ground.
    • Away: you're playing at the opponent's ground.
    • Neutral: neither team's home ground, such as a cup final venue or a leisure centre pitch.

  7. Enter Where (optional), the venue name, for example Riverside Park, Pitch 2. Once there's a venue, a Postcode box appears. Add it and players and parents can tap Get directions on the fixture, and the kick-off weather shows in the week before the game.

  8. Check Match settings. The row shows what's set, for example 7v7 · League · 2 × 25 min halves. The format is your team's own (Settings → Edit team details), and the length copies the last game added in that format. For your first game in a format, the length is your association's guidance for your age group when that guidance is for the same format. Otherwise Match settings opens so you can set it. Tap it to change:

    • Format: 3v3, 5v5, 6v6, 7v7, 9v9 or 11v11. This sets the lineup size and the minimum numbers in Cover by Position. (3v3 is The FA's Under 7 format from 2026/27 and has no goalkeeper.)
    • Match type: League, Cup, Friendly or Tournament. League results feed your form guide.
    • Match length: tap a preset or type the total minutes, then choose how the game is split: Halves, Quarters, Thirds or No half time. With halves you can set the first half if the two halves aren't equal. The live clock pauses at every break.

  9. Open Details for families (or Details for players on an adult team) for the optional extras:

    • Players arrive by: when players should be at the pitch. It goes in the squad message with the kick-off time.
    • Kit, Meeting point and What to bring
    • Finishes at: leave it blank and families see an estimate from the kick-off and match length.
    • Notes
    • Answer-by date: shown on the match screen so families know when to reply.
    • Coach registration: festival check-in time. Only coaches see this.

    💡 Tip — An arrive-by time is one of the easiest ways to cut down on "what time should we get there?" messages.

  10. Tap Create fixture at the bottom of the form.

What happens next

Your fixture appears in the Upcoming Matches section of the Fixtures screen. Tap the fixture card to open the Fixture detail, where you can:

  • Check player availability
  • Review the Cover by Position panel to see if you have enough players for each position
  • Tap View Lineup to build your starting lineup and plan substitutions

[Screenshot: Fixtures screen showing the new fixture card in the UPCOMING MATCHES section. The card displays the date box (green for Home), opponent name, kick-off time, venue, format, and HOME badge.] Your new fixture appears under Upcoming Matches. Tap the card to manage availability and build your lineup.

Tips

💡 Tip — Even if the venue is obvious to you, always add the postcode. Parents new to the team, or travelling to an away game for the first time, will thank you for the one-tap directions.

💡 Tip — You can edit any fixture detail after saving — tap the Edit icon (pencil) in the header of the Fixture detail screen.

📝 Note — On the Match Day form the kick-off field is called First kick-off, because a match day can have several games.

Troubleshooting

My fixture isn't appearing on the Fixtures screen. Check that the date you set is in the future. Past fixtures move to the Results section, not Upcoming Matches. If the date is correct, try closing and reopening the Fixtures tab.

I set the wrong kick-off time. Tap the fixture card to open the Fixture detail, then tap the Edit icon (pencil) in the header. Update the kick-off time and save.

I chose the wrong match type. Tap Edit on the Fixture detail and update the Match Type. This also corrects how the fixture is counted in your stats.

I can't find the arrive-by time, kit or notes. They're in Details for families (or Details for players) near the bottom of the form. Tap the row to open it.

I see a notice about Team Sides at the top of the form. This means you have the Team Sides module turned on but haven't created any sides yet. It's just a reminder — you can ignore it and create the fixture normally. To set up your sides, see Setting up your Team Sides.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a single match and a Match Day?

A single match is one game against one opponent. A Match Day groups multiple games together under one event for days when your team plays more than once. See Which type of fixture should I create? for a full comparison.

Can I add a single match to a Match Day after creating it?

Not directly — but you can add a new game to an existing Match Day by tapping the Match Day card and using "+ Add match". If you've created a standalone single match by mistake, you'll need to delete it and add it to the Match Day instead.

Does the format I choose affect the lineup builder?

Yes. The format determines how many players appear in the starting lineup and bench, and sets the minimum player counts used in the Cover by Position panel. Always match it to your actual game format.

Why does Match Type matter?

Match Type classifies the result in your Stats tab. League fixtures feed into your form guide and team record. Cup, Friendly, and Tournament results are tracked but marked separately. Keeping match types accurate gives you a cleaner picture of your league form.

Can I set an arrive-by time after I've already saved the fixture?

Yes. Open the fixture, tap Edit, open Details for families and set Players arrive by. If you change something families plan around, Squadd asks whether to let them know.

What does "No half time" do?

It plays the game as one period. The live clock has no half-time break and sub reminders run straight through. Use it for short festival games that aren't split into halves.

What does the Neutral option mean for Home/Away?

Neutral means neither team is playing at their home ground. Use it for cup finals, school pitches, leisure centre 3G pitches, or any venue that isn't your home or the opponent's home ground. It doesn't display a Home or Away badge on the fixture card.

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