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Build a usable matchday schedule without creating avoidable clashes
Set up your pitches, timings, and fixture flow so the schedule works in practice rather than only on paper.
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What you will do
A workable schedule depends on realistic pitch capacity, match timings, and changeover gaps.
Before you start
- Add the right pitch sizes before you rely on autoscheduling.
- Use realistic match duration and turnaround settings.
- Treat unscheduled fixtures and issue warnings as matchday blockers.
Where to go
- Pitch settings
- Check pitch names, sizes, and availability before fixtures are placed.
- Scheduling board
- Use this to place games, review conflicts, and leave overflow fixtures unscheduled if needed.
How to do it
- 1
Confirm the matchday start and finish times are realistic.
- 2
Check that every required pitch size exists and is available for long enough.
- 3
Run autoscheduler only after timings and pitches are correct.
- 4
Resolve issues and leave overflow fixtures unscheduled rather than forcing overlaps.
Check you are ready
- No fixtures are overlapping.
- Every pitch size has enough time available.
- The issues panel is clear or only shows accepted warnings.
If something looks wrong
If something looks wrong
If the board says there is not enough capacity, treat that as a setup problem to fix, not something to ignore.