How to Use SubNow
Step‑by‑step guide for fair, stress‑free substitution management.
1. Press the + button on the home screen to create a team.
2. Specify the team settings: sport, game format, duration and breaks (halves, quarters). Submit a Contact Us if the format you are seeking is not available.
3. Add your players (Max 8 characters).
4. On the Team Lineup screen drag any players who are not playing into the "Not Playing" area.
5. Look at the purple game timeline that shows when substitutions and breaks will occur.
6. Update the Substitution Settings to choose the time between rotations and the subs per rotation. If you would like another option added then submit a Contact Us.
7. Review the game time per player (Green means equal or more than average, Yellow means up to 10% less than average, Red means more than 10% less than average).
8. Drag and drop players to switch their positions in the substitution order and set who is on the bench to start the game.
9. If desired, set a different second half goalkeeper. A G2 red icon will appear beside their name and their game time will be increased accordingly.
10. Click Next to proceed.
11. On the Positions screen set the player formation by tapping a player and then tapping a vacant location on the field.
12. Set the run-on positions by swapping players between positions.
13. Press the fast forward button to preview rotations and adjust positions if needed.
14. Once satisfied with your Positions Plan, click "Substitution Plan" to preview.
15. On the Substitution Plan screen review all planned substitutions. Matching coloured lines indicate player swaps.
16. You can print the Substitution Plan as a sharable PDF.
17. Click Play Game to move to the Game Screen.
18. Click the red Play button to start the game clock.
19. Use the Fast Forward button if you are practising and want to test alerts and substitutions.
20. You will receive alerts before each planned rotation or break (if permissions are enabled).
21. The “Sub Now” alert will sound before scheduled rotations.
22. Tap players to swap them during substitutions.
23. Unplanned substitutions can be made by long pressing on players.
24. If a player gets injured, move them to the bench and use the red out-of-game icon to remove them from play.
25. Players can switch positions by long pressing and tapping another player.
26. Player formations can be changed during the game.
27. The game clock pauses automatically during breaks.
28. Goalkeeper swaps at halftime must be recorded first.
29. After halftime, players may appear in planned positions.
30. A warning will sound 1 minute before full time.
31. At full time, a feedback rating option will appear.
32. You can exit a game early using the back arrow (progress will be lost).
33. The previous team line-up will be saved for the next game.
34. Further information can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions, submitting a Contact Us request or emailing support@subnowapp.com