Free for small leagues & clubs

The Gaffer

Football management for leagues, clubs, teams and players. Built for the beautiful game — not generic sports admin.

Who is The Gaffer for?

One platform, built around how you actually use it.

League Organiser

Run a league end-to-end

  • Create leagues, seasons & fixtures
  • Invite teams, manage registrations
  • Publish standings & stats publicly
  • Automated notifications for every game
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Club Admin

One dashboard for your entire club

  • See all teams, schedules & results at once
  • Manage players across every team
  • No more siloed team-by-team admin
  • Free for clubs with up to 2 teams
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Team Manager / Coach

Focus on football, not paperwork

  • Manage your roster & match schedule
  • Record stats & coaching notes
  • Real-time team chat built in
  • Player attributes & season stats
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Player

Stay in the loop all season

  • See upcoming fixtures & results
  • Track your personal stats
  • Chat with teammates & staff
  • Join a team via invite link
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Why The Gaffer instead of TeamSnap?

No per-player fees

TeamSnap charges per player per season. The Gaffer is free for small leagues and clubs — pay only if you need advanced features.

Club-level view

See all your teams' schedules, results and rosters in one dashboard. TeamSnap is team-by-team.

Football-first

Goals, assists, cards, halves — built for football, not watered down from a generic sports platform.

Real-time chat built in

Team chat and direct messages are included, not a paid add-on.

Everything your league needs

Built for managers who want to focus on football, not admin.

League & Season Management

Create leagues, divisions, and seasons. Manage the full competition lifecycle from setup to final standings.

Match Scheduling

Schedule fixtures, record results, and track upcoming games across your entire season at a glance.

Player Statistics

Capture goals, assists, cards, and minutes played per match. Automatic season-long stat aggregation.

Team & Roster Management

Manage team rosters, assign managers, and control player memberships with role-based access.

Notifications

Automated email and SMS alerts for upcoming fixtures, results, and league announcements.

Team Chat & DMs

Real-time team messaging and direct messages. Keep communication in one place, not scattered across apps.

Role-Based Access

Separate portals for league admins, club admins, managers, and players. Everyone sees exactly what they need.

Public League Pages

Share live standings and stats with fans via public-facing pages — no login required.

Ready to run your football properly?

Free to get started. No credit card required.

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