Fireball Manager vs PitchDirector

Less team admin. More football. Fireball Manager gives amateur and grassroots football teams one place to organize the squad, see availability, build lineups, plan matches and training, and track the season. KEY FEATURES • Build lineups from selected players and their preferred positions • Use flexible 6v6, 7v7, 9v9 and 11v11 formations • Track availability for matches and training • Keep fixtures and calendar details together • Record scores, goals, assists and cards • Review team and player statistics • Keep the squad connected with team chat Built for coaches, players and volunteers running amateur, recreational, grassroots and Sunday league football teams.

Pitch Director is your sideline command center for managing soccer matches in real-time. Built for coaches of all levels, it takes the guesswork out of substitutions, player rotations, and match tracking. LIVE MATCH CONTROL Start the clock and manage your game with confidence. See your full formation on an interactive pitch view, make substitutions with a simple two-tap swap, and track every minute of play. The real-time match clock keeps you on pace while the bench strip shows who's ready to come on. SMART ROTATION ALERTS Never leave a player on the bench too long. Pitch Director monitors each player's time on the field and alerts you when someone exceeds their rotation threshold. Turn on Fair Play mode to automatically balance playing time across all eligible players — perfect for youth leagues where equal opportunity matters. TACTICAL FORMATIONS Choose from 15+ formations including 4-3-3, 3-5-2, 4-2-3-1, and many more. Supports game formats from 5v5 to 11v11. Save your own custom formation layouts to quickly set up your preferred tactical shape for every match. POST-GAME ANALYTICS After the final whistle, get a complete match summary: player playtime breakdowns, event timelines with goals, cards, and substitutions, plus individual player ratings. Share your match report with the team in one tap. MATCH HISTORY Every match is saved automatically. Browse your archive of past games with scores, opponents, and full statistical breakdowns. Track your team's progress over the entire season. DESIGNED FOR THE SIDELINE Large touch targets work with cold or gloved hands. The dark pitch-themed view cuts glare under stadium lights. Haptic feedback confirms every critical action. Portrait mode keeps it simple for one-handed use while you coach. PRIVACY FIRST No tracking. No ads. No account required. All your data stays on your device — player rosters, match history, and settings are stored locally and never shared with anyone. Works completely offline. Whether you're coaching a competitive youth team, managing a recreational adult league, or running a weekend tournament, Pitch Director keeps you organized so you can focus on what matters — your players.