Built for pickup football

Fair teams
Every match

Stop eyeballing team splits. FairSides uses peer ratings and a smart algorithm to split any size squad into teams that actually play balanced games

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200+groups created
3,000+active players
200+matches played
FairSides app

How it works

01
Create a group

One tap. Get an invite link. Share it in your WhatsApp chat

02
Players rate each other

Anonymous peer ratings. Six attributes. Ratings compound over time

03
Split & play

Balanced teams in seconds. Log goals and assists after the game

Everything your pickup game needs

No spreadsheets. No captain drama. Just show up and play

Team A
JR
James R.4.2
OH
Oliver H.3.6
HP
Harry P.3.4
LT
Liam T.3.9
GW
George W.4.1
Team B
CM
Charlie M.3.9
AJ
Alfie J.4.1
JB
Jack B.3.2
NF
Noah F.3.7
ES
Ed S.4.2
Balance
19.2·19.1
51%49%
Fair teams in 5 seconds

The algorithm splits your squad so no team steamrolls the other. Works for 2, 3, or 4 teams

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Shooting
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Speed
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Passing
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Anonymous peer ratings

Players rate each other across six attributes. No captains picking favourites — the group decides

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Goals
9
Assists
4×
MVP
Win rate72%
Goals, assists & MVP

Log match results after the game. Keep a proper record of every Tuesday night over the season

Tue 8 Apr · 5-a-side
Team A
3
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Team B
2
MVP · Jordan M. · 4.3 avg
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Share results as an image

One tap to export a clean summary card. Drop it straight into your WhatsApp chat

Overall rating · last 6 matches
3.4 → 4.5 ↑
Track your progress

Watch your ratings evolve week by week. See which attributes improved, spot your best season, and know exactly where you stand in the group

Your player card

Every player gets a collector-style card showing their ratings, positions, and season stats. Make your profile public and show off to family and colleagues — or keep it just for the group

Who uses FairSides?

Any group that meets regularly and wants fairer games with less hassle.

Pickup football

Weekly 5-a-side, 7-a-side or 11-a-side. Balance any size squad in seconds.

Corporate leagues

Multiple teams, rotating rosters. Keep it competitive without the politics.

School & university

No popularity contests. Anonymous ratings ensure the best players end up on opposite teams.

Futsal & cage football

Tight rosters where one skill gap decides the game. Fair splits matter most here.

Better than flipping a coin

Captain picks favour friends. Random draws ignore skill. FairSides uses real peer ratings.

FairSidesCaptain picksRandom draw
Consistently fair teams
No captain drama
Uses real skill ratings
Done in under 10 seconds
Goals & stats history

What organizers say

“We used to spend half the warm-up fighting over teams. Now I send one link and we're playing in under a minute. The matches are way more competitive too”
James R.
Wednesday-night 5-a-side · Manchester
“Anonymous ratings made a huge difference. People are honest now and nobody blames the captain for unfair teams anymore”
Daniel K.
Recreational league organizer · Birmingham
“I run four groups with 60+ players total. FairSides tracks everything so I can just show up and play like everyone else”
Marcus T.
Corporate sports coordinator · London

Frequently asked questions

Is it really free to start?
Yes. You get 30 days of full access, no credit card required. After that it's €29/month per group — less than renting the pitch once
Do all my players need to sign up?
No. You can add anyone manually as an unclaimed player. If they want to claim their profile later, you send them a one-time link and they take over — history and ratings stay intact
Are the ratings really anonymous?
By default yes — players only see the aggregated ratings, never who voted what. You can optionally make votes visible inside the group in settings
Do my players need to install an app?
No app, no download. FairSides runs in the browser on any phone. They just tap the link you share
Can I run more than one group?
Yes. You can be in as many groups as you want. Each group has its own roster, ratings and history
Is my data private?
Ratings and match data are scoped per group and only visible to members. You control exactly what appears on your public profile

Ready for a fair game?

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