Overview
Period configuration controls match timing and structure when creating a match. These settings determine half length, half-time length, extra time, shootout options, and sport-specific settings like clock direction and injury time tracking.
If your competition has pre-configured match settings in Competition Settings > Additional Settings > Match Configuration, these fields auto-fill when you create a match under that competition.
Period Configuration Fields
When creating a match, the period configuration section includes a few key fields. The Half length sets the duration of each half (e.g., 45 minutes for football), while the Half time length sets the duration of the half-time break (e.g., 15 minutes). You can also enable the Extra Time toggle if the match can go to extra time, and the Shootout toggle if the match can go to a shootout. Keep in mind that the specific fields displayed depend on your sport, so different sports show different configuration options.
[SCREENSHOT: the match creation form showing the Period Configuration section with Half length, Half time length, Extra Time toggle, and Shootout toggle]
Advanced Settings
Clicking Advanced opens additional timing options for the match clock. The Use Clock setting must be enabled for the match clock to display, and it is enabled by default. Clock Direction lets you choose whether the clock counts up from 0 or counts down from the match length. The Injury Time toggle can be enabled to track injury or stoppage time, which is typically used in football. The Cumulative toggle can be switched on for cumulative timing, and you can choose between Stop at Length or Tick Until End to determine how the clock behaves at the end of a period.
Stat Coverage and Player Settings
Below period configuration, you'll configure statistical tracking for the match. Under Stat Coverage, you can choose from the following options:
• Minimum: Basic match events only
• Standard: Full statistical coverage
The Player Settings toggle can be switched on for PLAYERS if you want player-specific graphics and events. When enabled, you can set the Player event capture level to one of the following:
• All player events
• Major only (goals, cards, etc.)
• Team list only
Finally, Lineup Settings let you define the starting lineup size (e.g., 11 for football) and the max bench size (e.g., 7 for football).
[SCREENSHOT: the Stat Coverage and Player Settings section showing the Player Settings toggle, player event capture level options, and Lineup Settings fields]
How Pre-Configured Settings Work
Competitions can have pre-configured match settings set up in Assets > Competitions > Additional Settings > Match Configuration. When you create a match under a competition with pre-configured settings, the process works as follows:
1. Select the competition in the match creation form.
2. The period configuration fields auto-fill with the competition's default settings.
3. You can still modify these settings for the individual match if needed.
4. The settings you configure apply only to this specific match.
Editing Match Settings
Match settings cannot be edited once the match has started, whether it was started from the LiveScore app or from an external data provider. To edit settings for a match that hasn't started yet, follow these steps:
1. Click Matches in the left sidebar.
2. Find the match you want to edit.
3. Click the three-dot Actions menu next to the match.
4. Select Settings.
5. Make your changes.
6. Click Save.