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Understand Field Mode

Learn how the field, bench, clock and timeline work together, and how tracking coverage affects what you see.

Guidance reviewed November 2, 2026. Features depend on platform, access and match coverage.

Web + Score iOSCoaches and scorers4 min read

Step 1

What the field represents

The field shows the recorded lineup and player state, with the score, clock and match controls nearby. Bench and substitution views depend on the match setup. A formation on screen is a recorded setup, not automatic player tracking.

Step 2

Choose the right level of coverage

Use the match tracking setup for what staff can record consistently. Scoring presets in the released Score app provide Essentials, Standard and Advanced controls; these are app preferences, not the same setting as a match’s tracking mode.

A missing statistic can mean the event was not tracked. It does not prove a player had no contribution.

Step 3

Web and native controls differ

On the web, select Field from the match’s scoring views when enabled. In Score on iPhone or iPad, use the native Field Mode controls and player menus. The action guide labels the two workflows separately.

Step 4

What supporters receive

Recorded match activity can feed public scores, timelines, player and team statistics, and recaps where those pages are available. Supporters see the data staff record; they do not receive scoring access by following a team.