Double elimination in football: how the losers bracket works
Double elimination explained for football organisers: how the losers bracket works, worked brackets for 4-8 teams and the 2N-2 match formula.
By Dawid Pątko • 18.08.2026
Blog
League organization
13 min
Consolation bracket in football: give every team a final position
A consolation bracket keeps knocked-out teams playing: how to split brackets by table position, add placement games and seed from the table.
By Dawid Pątko • 07.08.2026
League organization
13 min
7-a-side football: rules, pitch dimensions and how to run a league
7-a-side football pitch dimensions, rules, match length and the steps to run your own league. A practical guide for organisers.
By Dawid Pątko • 04.08.2026
League organization
7 min
Football league standings: how goal difference and tiebreakers decide the table
How football league standings work: the points system, goal difference, head-to-head, and the mini-league that breaks a three-way tie.
By Dawid Pątko • 27.07.2026
Software & tools
8 min
How to switch league management software without losing your league history?
Switch league management software without losing your league history. Import teams by CSV, keep every past season, and start fresh on FLM System.
By Dawid Pątko • 21.07.2026
Software & tools
15 min
Best Football League Management Software in 2026 (Small-Sided & Amateur Leagues)
Nine football league management software platforms compared for small-sided leagues in 2026, with verified pricing and what each meters.
By Dawid Pątko • 21.07.2026
League organization
8 min
How to organise a 5-a-side league: setup, rules, and fixtures
How to organise a 5-a-side league: rules and pitch basics, venue and fees, fixtures and live tables. A practical setup guide for organisers.
By Dawid Pątko • 14.07.2026
League organization
9 min
Running multiple football leagues in one system: an operator's guide
Running multiple football leagues means multiplied admin. An operator's guide to putting every league, season, table, and fee under one login.
By Dawid Pątko • 13.07.2026
Software & tools
8 min
Football league software pricing: what it should cost in 2026
Football league software pricing in 2026: the four pricing models, real season budgets for 12-40 teams, and the hidden costs vendors don't advertise.
By Dawid Pątko • 10.07.2026