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11 days ago

 

FANTASY PREMIER LEAGUE X FANTASY FC

Fantasy FC expands for Week 2, teaming up with Fantasy Premier League for the very first time to deliver real-world fantasy football to Football Ultimate Team™ as select players upgrade based on their Fantasy Premier League performances in Matchweek 29.

REAL-WORLD FANTASY FOOTBALL

Each Fantasy FC ‘Live’ player is linked to one of ten real-world Premier League fixtures from Tuesday, March 3 to Thursday, March 5. 

  • Everton vs. Burnley – Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
  • AFC Bournemouth vs. Brentford – Álex Jiménez
  • Tottenham Hotspur vs. Crystal Palace – Mathys Tel
  • Leeds United vs. Sunderland – Brenden Aaronson
  • Fulham vs. West Ham – Raúl Jiménez
  • Wolves vs. Liverpool – Milos Kerkez
  • Newcastle United vs. Manchester United – Amad Diallo
  • Brighton vs. Arsenal – Leandro Trossard
  • Aston Villa vs. Chelsea – Robert Sánchez
  • Manchester City vs. Nottingham Forest – Matheus Nunes

PERMANENT UPGRADES FOR STANDOUT PERFORMERS

Each of the ten eligible players will have their own linked Objective in-game. Play the Fantasy FC Rush Event and complete up to two linked Objectives to select your “Live” players before 3 March.

Follow the Premier League midweek fixtures played between 3 March and 5 March, as Fantasy Premier League stats directly inform permanent in-game upgrades.

See the Fantasy FC x FPL Live player upgrade structure below:

Fantasy Premier League PointsUpgrade
0 – 1 PointPlus 1 OVR and an additional Role++
2 – 3 PointsPlus 2 OVR, and all Roles++ for main position
4 – 5 PointsPlus 3 OVR, all Roles++ for all positions, a 2nd PlayStyle+, and 1 base PlayStyle
6 – 7 PointsPlus 4 OVR, all Roles++ for all positions, a 2nd PlayStyle+, and 2 base PlayStyles
8+ PointsPlus 5 OVR, all Roles++ for all positions, a 2nd PlayStyle+, 2 base PlayStyles, and 5-Star Skill Moves or Weak Foot

FANTASY FC LIVE FAQ

Q. How do I receive a Fantasy FC ‘Live’ player?

  • Play in the Fantasy FC Flash Rush Event, available between 28 February and 3 March, with a player from the club of the FFC Live player you wish to select.
  • For example, to receive a‘Live’ Mathys Tel, you will need to play a game in the Fantasy FC Rush Event with any player from the Tottenham Hotspur men’s team.
  • You can earn a maximum of two“Live” players before the Objective Group becomes locked.

Q. How do ‘Live’ players score points?

Players receive Fantasy Premier League points based on a variety of in-game actions.

ActionPoints
For playing up to 60 minutes1
For playing 60 minutes or more (excluding stoppage time)2
For each goal scored by a goalkeeper10
For each goal scored by a defender6
For each goal scored by a midfielder5
For each goal scored by a forward4
For each goal assist3
For a clean sheet by a goalkeeper or defender4
For a clean sheet by a midfielder1
For every 3 shot saves by a goalkeeper1
For accumulating 10 or more clearances, blocked shots, interceptions (CBI) and tackles (defenders)2
For accumulating 12 or more clearances, blocked shots, interceptions (CBI), tackles and recoveries (midfielders & forwards)2
For each penalty save5
For each penalty miss-1
Bonus points for the best players in a match1 - 3
For every 2 goals conceded by a goalkeeper or defender-1
For each yellow card-1
For each red card-3
For each own goal-2

Visit the Fantasy Premier League website to see a comprehensive breakdown of the scoring system.

Q. What if one of my ‘Live’ players does not play?

The player will receive the upgrade for 0 – 1 Fantasy Premier League points only.

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