Match recap
5-a-Side Football Stats Tracker for Football and Futsal
Record 5-a-side football and futsal match stats manually, including goals, assists, saves and tackles, then copy a clean recap for your group.
Match dashboard
Player of the match
3
Goals
2
Assists
8
Saves
Match setup, second team stats and recap
5-a-side football stats tracker
Top scorer
Alex · 3 goals
Top assister
Ben · 3 assists
Best goalkeeper / saves
Chris · 9 saves
POTM suggestion
Alex · score 32
Pitchside FC 8-6 Astro United (2026-06-03) Football 5-a-side Top scorer: Alex (3) Top assister: Ben (3) Best goalkeeper / saves: Chris (9) Player of the match suggestion: Alex Pitchside FC - Alex (Forward): 3G 1A 0SV 2T 4D 6SH rating 9 Pitchside FC - Ben (Defender): 1G 3A 0SV 4T 1D 2SH rating 8 Pitchside FC - Chris (Goalkeeper): 0G 0A 9SV 1T 0D 0SH rating 8 Track manually now, automate later with Pitchside.
What stats matter in 5-a-side football?
The most useful 5-a-side stats are the ones players actually remember and care about: goals, assists, saves, tackles, shots, dribbles and a simple player rating. Keep the first version simple so the habit sticks.
Goals, assists, saves, tackles and ratings
Goals and assists explain the score. Saves and tackles show defensive impact. Dribbles, shots and ratings add context for players who create danger without always scoring.
Keeper-specific stats
In 5-a-side and futsal, the keeper can decide the whole match. Track saves, key blocks, one-on-one stops and distribution notes so goalkeeper performances are not reduced to the final score.
Manual tracker, spreadsheet or future AI tracking?
A manual stat tracker is fastest after one match. A football stats spreadsheet is better for season history. Future AI tracking should reduce the admin by reading events from match footage and turning them into stats and highlights.
Grassroots players deserve stats too
Stats should not be limited to professional football. Amateur players, Sunday league teams, futsal groups and 5-a-side squads all have goals, saves, tackles and moments worth remembering.
Common mistakes
- Trying to track too many advanced stats before the group has a simple routine.
- Ignoring goalkeeper impact because only goals and assists are counted.
- Waiting too long after the match, when key assists and saves are already forgotten.
How Pitchside connects
This tool helps you track manually now. Pitchside is being built to automate football stats and highlights from match footage, so grassroots teams can review games better when the app launches.
Related Pitchside tools
Track manually now
Pitchside AI is being built to automate football stats and highlights from match footage when it launches.
FAQs
What stats should I track in 5-a-side football?+
Start with goals, assists, saves, tackles and a player of the match note. If your group wants more detail, add shots, dribbles, blocks, interceptions and ratings.
Can I track futsal stats too?+
Yes. Choose futsal 5-a-side and track goals, assists, saves, tackles, shots, dribbles, ratings and keeper actions.
Can I track goalkeeper stats?+
Yes. Saves and goals conceded are included, and player positions make it clear who played in goal. You can also enable second team stats for opponent keepers.
What is the easiest way to track football stats?+
The easiest manual method is to record key events straight after the game while everyone remembers them. For deeper accuracy, video review or automated tracking is better.
Can I copy the stats to WhatsApp?+
Yes. The recap is formatted so you can copy goals, assists, saves, tackles and top performers into WhatsApp or a team chat.
Is this better than a football stats spreadsheet?+
It is quicker for a single match recap. A spreadsheet is stronger for long-term history, but this tracker is easier when you just need clean post-match stats.
Will Pitchside automate football stats in the future?+
Yes. Pitchside is pre-launch and is being built to automate football stats and highlights from match footage.