Guide7 minute read
Run a live matchday safely
Prepare the squad, start the live match, record events, and end it cleanly so families see accurate updates.
Reviewed 1 September 2026 · Verified for Clubs web and app · September 2026
Before you start
- A published match event
- The current squad and shirt numbers
Open full-size screenshotBefore the match starts
Live matchday publishes updates to connected families, so confirm the event and squad before starting. Use a stable data connection where possible.
Run the match
- 1
Open the match event and select the squad
Add only participating players and check the starting lineup.
- 2
Start live matchday at kick-off
Starting early can send families to a live view before the match is actually underway.
- 3
Record events as they happen
Add goals, cards and substitutions against the correct player and minute.
- 4
Correct mistakes promptly
Review the event timeline rather than adding a second compensating event.
- 5
End the match once the score is final
Confirm the final score and completed state before leaving the screen.
After full time
- The final score is correct.
- The match is marked complete.
- The event timeline has no duplicates.
- The family live view and notification open the match.