Does 2-3-1 include the goalkeeper?

The name is the outfield shape. The goalkeeper is the seventh player, already placed on the goal line.

What if my league plays without a fixed keeper?

Drag the number 1 token wherever the sweeper-keeper stands. The tool does not lock positions.

Football 7v7 Formation Creator

Seven-a-side is the format where a back three or a pair of wing players both make sense. This page starts with seven players. The 2-3-1 spreads three players across the middle. The 3-2-1 keeps a back three and two in front of them. The 2-1-2-1 stacks a narrow diamond so you can see the spacing before you widen it by hand.

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7 of 7 on the pitch. Drag a token to move them.

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How to use it

Choose the format. Presets update so the player count matches the game.
Drag tokens to reposition. Edit a name or number in the list.
Move a starter to the idea of a sub by selecting a pitch player and a bench player, then substitute.
Reset returns the preset shape. Export PNG downloads the pitch. Copy link shares this lineup.

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FAQ

Does 2-3-1 include the goalkeeper?: The name is the outfield shape. The goalkeeper is the seventh player, already placed on the goal line.
What if my league plays without a fixed keeper?: Drag the number 1 token wherever the sweeper-keeper stands. The tool does not lock positions.

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