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Spond App: How to Use the Line-up Feature for Football Matches

Spon's Line-up feature lets you plan and share match formations in advance of kick-off.

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Written by Spond Support
Updated over a week ago
The Spond app's Match Line-up feature is tailored for football teams, simplifying the organization and display of team formations. This tool aids coaches and managers in efficiently planning matches, assigning positions, and sharing formations with players, enhancing overall team management."

Spond's Line-up feature is designed specifically for football teams. This tool streamlines the process of organising and displaying team formations, providing a more intuitive and efficient way to manage your match planning and share it with players.



Overview

The Line-up feature allows football coaches and team managers to create and display team formations easily. This feature lets you assign positions and roles effectively, enhancing your team management experience.


How to Use the Line-up Feature

  • Update the App: Ensure you have the latest version of the app installed. Download the newest version from your app store to access the Line-up feature.

  • Create Your Match Event: Create your match event in the normal way within the app.

  • Accessing the Line-up Tool: Navigate to your match event and select the "Line-up" option.

 A smartphone screen displaying a football match event in the Spond app. The event page shows details such as date, time, and location. There is a prominent "Line-up" button available on the screen for accessing the lineup feature.
  • Creating a Line-up:

    • Create Line-up Page:

      • Add a title for the line-up (e.g., Starting Formation).

      • Select who can see the line-up (Invited members or Hosts and Admins only).

      • Select the team size.

      • Select your preferred formation.

      • Add invited players to each position by selecting the + symbol and allocating each position.

      • Add substitutes at the bottom of the page.

  • Save your settings: The Save command is top right of the Line-up page.

  • Editing the Lineup: The line-up can be amended later as needed. You can also add a second lineup, for instance, for the second half of a friendly match.



Frequently Asked Questions

Can I create custom line-ups?


Custom line-ups are not part of the initial release but are planned for a future update.

Are all team formations available in the Line-up feature?


While a variety of predefined formations are available, the specific formations may be updated in the future. For now, you can choose from popular formations.

Can I create multiple line-ups for a single match?


Yes, you can create multiple lineups, such as one for the first half and another for the second half of a match.

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