How it balances
Fair, not just random.
A random shuffle can put your four best players on one side. Balanced mode looks at everyone’s level and position, tries many splits and keeps the fairest.
- Keepers firstGoalkeepers go to different teams, then anyone who can also play in goal, so nobody ends up with two keepers and the other side with none.
- Even numbersTeams are the same size, or one apart when the numbers don’t divide. Ten players make two fives; eleven make a six and a five.
- Positions and levelsDefenders, midfielders and forwards are spread out, then players are swapped until the sides’ levels are as close as they can be. Pick again for another, equally fair split.
Everyone left at Average? The split is down to positions and luck, keepers still spread. Running the same game every week? See how LLS does it for you.
Want more than teams?
Run the whole game from one link.
Share a link and everyone adds their own name and position. Then pick the teams, kick off and record the goals while the group follows the score live.
FAQ
Team questions.
How do I make fair 5-a-side teams?
Add everyone who’s playing and set a level for your strongest and weakest players. Balanced mode puts keepers on different teams, spreads positions and keeps the levels as close as it can. Pick again for another, equally fair split.
Is it free?
Yes, with no sign-up and no app to install.
Can it make more than two teams?
Up to six, for winner-stays-on or a mini tournament. Each team gets a colour, and the sizes stay as even as the numbers allow.
How do I send the teams to the group?
Tap Copy the teams. It copies every team in one message, numbered with each player’s position, ready to paste into the chat. Levels are left out, so nobody’s feelings get hurt.
What do the levels mean?
They’re the same seven levels as the LLS game link and app, from New to football to Very strong. Tap a level to see what it means. Anyone you leave alone counts as Average. Pasting Tunde 9 sets a level from a score out of 10.
Do you keep the players I add here?
No. This page picks the teams in your browser and the names never leave your phone or computer. Your last list is remembered on this device only; tap Clear all to remove it.
Let the pitch pick.
LLS is free on iPhone and Android in early access. Start a Club, share the link in your group, and get fair teams from real ratings every week.