Alright, but apart from the defensive contribution points, twice as many chips, elite leagues and more assists, what has Fantasy Premier League (FPL) ever done for us?
Given us extra transfers to help deal with the exodus ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), that’s what.
HOW MANY EXTRA TRANSFERS – AND WHEN?
In Gameweek 16, FPL managers will have their free transfer allowance topped up to five – regardless of what they had amassed already.
WHEN DOES AFCON TAKE PLACE?
AFCON will take place between Sunday 21 December 2025 and Sunday 18 January 2026.
That covers Gameweeks 17 to 22 in FPL:
WHEN DO PREMIER LEAGUE PLAYERS LEAVE FOR AFCON?
Premier League players will be departing for their countries earlier than the above dates.
Usually, clubs must release players 14 days before a continental championship.
However, it is now understood that players will only have to depart seven days before their countries’ first AFCON 2025 match.
So, players should be able to complete their Gameweek 16 fixtures before jetting off.
MAX OUT YOUR TRANSFERS IN GAMEWEEK 15?
Strategically, the initial thought is that it would be beneficial to exhaust your free transfers by the time the Gameweek 15 deadline has passed.
This would give you an extra four free transfers, as well as your normal weekly one, for Gameweek 16.
If you’d rolled two going into Gameweek 16, by contrast, you’d only get a) your normal weekly free transfer and b) two additional ones.
WHICH PLAYERS WILL BE GOING TO AFCON?
Mohamed Salah and Bryan Mbeumo will be among the big names heading to AFCON this winter.
You can read our full guide to the tournament, and its FPL implications, via the link below:
