How big is a 5-a-side football pitch?

The size of a 5-a-side football pitch, based on The FA’s recommendation, is 40 yards (36.5m) long with a width of 30 yards (27.5m) . These measurements ensure its rectangular shape remains intact, with a useful way of remembering being that the length should exceed the breadth at a ratio of 2:1.

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How big is a 7 a side football pitch?

The size of a 7-a-side football pitch is 60 yards (54.86m) long by 40 yards (36.5m) wide , according to The FA recommendations. Unlike with 5-a-side games, pitches consisting of 7 players on each team have rectangular penalty areas, which measure at 18 yards (16.5m) wide and 10 yards (9m) from the goal line.

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