Saints Sixes Football League

Saints Sport runs a very successful football league programme that is open to everyone, providing the opportunity to play regular football with a team in a fun and informal environment.

You don’t need to be a member of a club or an established team – simply get a group of friends together and sign-up. Whether you’re looking for some friendly competition or just want to enjoy playing football regularly, our league is a great way to get involved.

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How to book!

Matriculated students and Saints Sport members can book Saints Sixes spaces through our online booking platform.
Non-matriculated students and non-members can book a space by visiting the Saints Sport reception.

6-a-side Community Leagues

Saints 6s is open to students, staff and members of the local community, offering weekly competitive football in a fun and informal environment. There are two leagues throughout the Academic Year:

Autumn League – September to November
Spring League – February to April

For the Autumn League, teams are randomly allocated into leagues and play throughout the season to determine their final position. If you choose to enter the Spring League, your team will be placed into either league 1, 2, 3, 4 based on your position in the Autumn League.

Next leagues: Starting Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 September

When: Mondays (20:30 – 21:30/21:30 – 22:30)
When: Tuesdays (20:00 – 21:00/21:00 – 22:00)
What: 9-weeks football league
Where: Synthetic Turf Pitch (STP), Saints Sport*
Who: Students, Staff, Community
Price: £215.00 (per Semester)

*Strictly no studded shoes on the STP

Contact us

If you require any further information, please contact:

Email: [email protected]

About the leagues

Team captains are responsible for ensuring that all players in their team follow these rules, adhere to Saints Sport’s Terms and Conditions, and maintain high standards of sporting behaviour. The success of the league depends on everyone playing fairly and respectfully.
- Match length: Matches consist of two 20-minute halves. Each fixture has a one-hour booking window, which includes time for warming up. Matches must start and finish within the allocated time slot, with all players off the pitch and equipment sanitised within 55 minutes.
- Refereeing: There are no official referees for Saints Sixes. Any controversial decisions should be discussed and agreed between the two team captains. All other rules follow the Scottish FA’s Laws of the Game, except where stated below.
- Kick-off: The home team (first named on the fixture sheet) will kick off from the centre at the start of the match. The away team will kick off the second half.
- Restart after a goal: Following a goal, the team that conceded will restart play from the centre line.
- Ball out of play: When the ball crosses the sideline, play will restart with a kick-in. Opposition players must remain at least 2 metres from the ball. If the ball crosses the goal line, play will restart with either a goalkeeper restart or a corner, depending on which team last touched the ball.
- Goalkeeper restart: Goalkeepers must restart play using an underarm throw only. If the goalkeeper kicks the ball out or throws it overarm, a direct free kick will be awarded 2 metres outside the goal semi-circle. There is no restriction on how far the ball can travel.
- Goalkeeper and feet: A goalkeeper may use their feet inside the semi-circle. If they save a shot with their feet and the ball remains in play, the game continues as normal. These are the only circumstances in which the goalkeeper may use their feet.
- Goalkeeper area: Goalkeepers must not deliberately leave their semi-circle. If they do, a penalty will be awarded to the opposing team.
- Pass-back rule: After the goalkeeper has thrown the ball out of the semi-circle, it must touch two outfield players before it can be passed back to the goalkeeper. A direct free kick will be awarded 2 metres outside the semi-circle if the ball is passed directly back to the goalkeeper following their throw.
- Attacking players: An attacking player who deliberately enters the semi-circle will result in a free kick being awarded to the defending team. Entering the semi-circle through momentum after shooting from outside the area will not be penalised.
- Defending players: A defending player who deliberately enters their own semi-circle will result in a penalty kick being awarded to the attacking team. Entering through momentum, such as being unable to stop after making a tackle, will not be penalised.
- Dead-ball situations: The defending team must remain at least 2 metres from the ball during any dead-ball situation. If an offence occurs within 2 metres of the semi-circle, the ball will be moved 2 metres away from the semi-circle and the defending team may stand on the semi-circle line.
- Slide tackling: Slide tackling is not permitted. Any slide tackle will result in a direct free kick for the opposing team.
- Substitutions: Substitutions can be made as often as required. The player leaving the pitch must fully leave the field of play before their substitute enters.
- Blades and metal studs are not permitted on the Synthetic-Turf Pitch.
- Players wearing inappropriate footwear will be asked to leave the field of play.
- Players must wear appropriate footwear at all times and will not be permitted to play without footwear.
Autumn leagues are now open for bookings! To enter your team please nominate one person to book a spot for your team via our online booking, contact our Reception team in person or via phone at +44(0) 1334 46 2190.

If you have any questions regarding the leagues please email [email protected].

Places are allocated on a first come first serve basis so please make sure to book in quickly so that you can guaranteed a space.