An assistant referee who runs along the touchline (officially called an "assistant referee").
Shin Pads
Winger
Gaffer
Linesman
When a single player scores two goals in a single match.
Skipper
Crossbar
Clean Sheet
Brace
The term used for a score of zero.
Clean Sheet
Touchline
Boots
Nil
The long side boundary of the pitch.
Goalpost
Penalty Box
Touchline
Nutmeg
Protective gear worn on the lower legs to prevent injury.
Shin Pads
Pitch
Clean Sheet
Boots
A common slang term for the team's manager.
Kit
Gaffer
Nutmeg
Nil
The horizontal bar connecting the two goalposts at the top.
Injury Time
Tackle
Skipper
Crossbar
A very easy goal-scoring opportunity that a player fails to convert.
Sitter
Full-back
Shin Pads
Touchline
A common term for the team captain.
Skipper
Tackle
Gaffer
Crossbar
An attacking player who operates on the flanks (sides) near the touchline.
Winger
Skipper
Linesman
Striker
A defender who plays on the right or left side of the pitch.
Striker
Striker
Kick-off
Full-back
The rectangular area extending 18 yards from the goal line.
Winger
Sitter
Kit
Penalty Box
The field where the game is played.
Pitch
Winger
Screamer
Nil
Specialized footwear for playing.
Header
Boots
Kick-off
Full-back
The method used to start or restart the match from the centre spot.
Linesman
Pitch
Tackle
Kick-off
One of the two vertical posts forming the sides of the goal.
Goalpost
Sitter
Screamer
Brace
An attack-oriented player whose primary job is to score goals.
Penalty Box
Striker
Pitch
Goalpost
Striking the ball with the head rather than the foot.
Header
Sitter
Crossbar
Screamer
Skillfully passing the ball between an opponent's legs.
Nutmeg
Injury Time
Shin Pads
Gaffer
An achievement where a team/goalkeeper finishes a game without conceding any goals.
Kick-off
Linesman
Clean Sheet
Brace
A defensive action to take the ball away from an opponent.
Tackle
Goalpost
Injury Time
Boots
Extra minutes added at the end of a half to compensate for stoppages.
Nil
Nutmeg
Injury Time
Touchline
A spectacular, often long-range goal.
Striker
Brace
Screamer
Header
The full uniform, including the jersey, shorts, and socks.
Header
Penalty Box
Kit
Screamer