Pro Clubs UNPLAYABLE 4–5 Sec Delay (14+ Players / Substitutions) [PC]

I need to know if others are experiencing this because right now Pro Clubs is basically broken for us.

Last time i played smoothly around Jan 8, 2026, we’re getting massive input delay (4–5 seconds) in Pro Clubs, but only under specific conditions.

What’s happening:

When the match reaches 14+ players, gameplay becomes delayed

If any substitution happens, delay instantly kicks in or gets worse

Delay affects everything (movement, passing, shooting)

Feels like playing several seconds behind real time

What’s normal:

Matches with under 14 players are completely smooth

Drop-ins or smaller lobbies have no issues

My setup is wired and stable, no lag in other modes

Easy way to test:

Play a match with 13 or fewer players → smooth

Play with 14+ players → delay starts

Do a substitution → delay gets worse immediately

Important details:

Platform: PC

Region: Asia

Happens in League and Friendlies

Only occurs in Pro Clubs and depends on player count

If multiple people confirm the same 14-player threshold, this is likely a server or update issue, not individual setups.

Why this matters:

Most Pro Clubs matches have 14+ players. Right now that makes competitive matches unplayable and forces clubs to limit players just to avoid delay.

EA needs to look into this. It seems like something broke with player syncing or substitutions after the update.