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Fantasy Premier League is changing for the 2026/27 season.
Some of the updates improve the live matchday experience, while others will affect player selection, bonus-point potential and chip planning. The confirmed changes include live ranks, live mini-league standings, projected bonus points, an adjusted Bonus Points System and a later time for finalising each Gameweek.
FPL launched for 2026/27 on 23 July 2026. Player prices, positions and the new features described below are now live in the official game.
FPL 2026/27 launch summary
- Starting budget: £100.0m
- Unlimited transfers before the Gameweek 1 deadline
- Gameweek 1 deadline: Friday 21 August 2026 at 18:30 BST
- Player prices are locked until that deadline
For a full walkthrough of what to do now, see our guide to FPL going live and the Gameweek 1 checklist.
Live overall rank and mini-league updates
Overall rank and league positions will now update continuously while Premier League matches are being played.
This applies to:
- Overall rank.
- Invitational mini-leagues.
- Global and club leagues.
- Head-to-Head leagues.
- FPL Cup ties.
A goal, assist, clean-sheet loss or captain return can therefore change your position immediately.
The improvement makes the official game more useful during matches. However, rank alone does not explain why a manager has moved.
OneFPL can complement the live table by helping managers examine captain differences, players remaining, bench points, provisional bonus and predicted substitutions in one dashboard. We have written about what OneFPL still adds now that live ranks are official.
Open the OneFPL live mini-league table to see it in practice.
Projected bonus points will appear during matches
Projected bonus points will be added to player scores after approximately 20 minutes of a match.
The projections can change throughout the fixture. A player may temporarily be on three bonus points before losing them when another player scores, assists or improves their Bonus Points System score.
Managers should therefore treat live bonus as provisional rather than final.
Bonus Points System changes
The Bonus Points System has been adjusted partly to reduce the overlap between defensive contribution points and traditional bonus points.
The main confirmed changes include:
Players are no longer penalised for being tackled
Players previously lost one BPS whenever they were tackled. That deduction has been removed.
This should help dribblers, attacking midfielders, wide players and adventurous full-backs who regularly attempt to beat opponents.
Clearances, blocks and interceptions earn less BPS
Players will now receive one BPS for every three combined clearances, blocks and interceptions rather than one BPS for every two.
Centre-backs can still collect defensive contribution points, but they may receive bonus points slightly less often when those defensive actions are their main source of BPS.
Goalkeeper saves are rewarded differently
Goalkeepers will receive two BPS for any save, with additional rewards available for saves from inside the penalty area and saves of big chances.
This should improve the bonus potential of goalkeepers who make difficult, high-value saves.
Our full breakdown of the 2026/27 Bonus Points System changes covers the likely winners and losers in more detail.
Gameweeks will be finalised later
FPL scores will become final at 09:00 UK time on the day after the final match of the Gameweek.
Previously, Gameweeks were generally finalised much sooner after the final whistle.
The additional review period gives Opta and FPL more time to confirm bonus points, defensive contributions and other match data.
Managers should avoid treating their final score, rank or mini-league position as permanent until the Gameweek has officially locked.
Two sets of chips remain
Managers will again receive two sets of the following chips:
- Wildcard.
- Free Hit.
- Triple Captain.
- Bench Boost.
That means eight chip uses across the season.
The first set must be used before the Gameweek 19 deadline. Unused first-half chips will not carry into the second half of the campaign.
Managers can also continue to save up to five free transfers.
Unlike the previous season, managers will not receive additional December transfers for the Africa Cup of Nations because that tournament is not taking place during the 2026/27 campaign.
See our complete chip strategy guide for how to plan all eight uses.
Defensive contribution points remain
Defensive contribution points will continue for 2026/27.
Defenders earn two points when they reach the required total of clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles. Midfielders and forwards can also earn these points, with ball recoveries included in their calculation.
This keeps centre-backs and ball-winning midfielders relevant even when they do not score, assist or keep a clean sheet.
We explain the thresholds in full in our guide to FPL defensive contribution points.
Career-history comparison
Managers will be able to compare their career performance with the wider FPL player base.
The official website will show a manager's average performance across previous seasons and the corresponding percentile.
This provides more context than simply displaying previous finishing positions.
Assisted squad selection and improved Auto Pick
New and returning managers can now answer a short set of questions about club preference, bench strength and budget allocation, and the game will generate a first draft from the answers.
The improved Auto Pick also filters out players who look least likely to start, so the generated team is more usable than a purely price-based selection. It is a starting point, not an optimised prediction, so review every squad before saving it. We explain the full process in our guide to the FPL assisted squad builder and Auto Pick.
Official Price Change Predictor
FPL now includes an official Price Change Predictor. After the Gameweek 1 deadline it shows each player's progress towards a rise or fall, updates roughly every 15 minutes and applies price changes at 00:00 UK time.
It makes the market easier to follow, but a high percentage is not a guarantee. Read our full explanation of how the Price Change Predictor works.
New squad views
Managers can switch the squad and transfer screens to show fixture difficulty, ownership, next opponent, form and price-change likelihood without leaving the main team pages. This makes it faster to compare options while planning.
Eleven confirmed position changes
Eleven players have been reclassified for 2026/27, which changes their goal points, clean-sheet access and the squad slots they compete for. The clearest winner is Junior Kroupi, who moves from forward to midfielder at £7.5m. See the full list and analysis in our guide to all 11 FPL position changes.
What should FPL managers do now?
Do not rebuild your strategy around a single announcement.
Instead:
- Learn how the revised bonus system changes different player profiles.
- Track pre-season minutes and tactical roles.
- Review the new official prices and the 11 position changes.
- Use the opening fixtures to identify useful team combinations.
- Build several squad structures rather than committing to one early draft.
New to the game, or returning after a season away? Start with our complete beginner guide to how FPL works.
**Open the OneFPL 2026/27 pre-season hub** to bring together the price tracker, fixtures, transfer news, player watchlist and Gameweek 1 planning tools.
FAQ
Will FPL ranks update live in 2026/27?
Yes. Overall rank, mini-leagues, Head-to-Head leagues and FPL Cup positions will update while matches are being played.
When will projected bonus points appear?
Projected bonus points are expected to be added after approximately 20 minutes of each match and can continue changing until scores are final.
How many chips do managers receive?
Managers receive two Wildcards, two Free Hits, two Triple Captains and two Bench Boosts across the season, making eight chip uses in total.
Can first-half chips be saved for the second half?
No. The first set must be used before the Gameweek 19 deadline, and anything unused expires.
When do FPL scores become final?
Scores become final at 09:00 UK time on the day after the final match of the Gameweek.
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