Welcome to the first part of our guide on what the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) hype is all about.
Whether you’re a complete novice looking to get your head around the FPL basics or a more seasoned veteran looking to finish inside the top 100k, you’ve come to the right place.
Here at Fantasy Football Scout, we provide you with everything needed to gain a firm grasp of the game, in time for the 2025/26 season. It helps managers avoid the rookie mistakes that could become an early setback.
From learning about the points-scoring system to understanding how and when to make transfers. From knowing which chips to play to navigating the ever-changing fixture schedule. We’re here to help.
Meanwhile, for those looking to go the extra mile, we offer content exclusive to Members, such as advice from established FPL experts and a statistical database that can help you make smart, well-informed decisions. Over time, this is how the very best FPL managers are formed.
An introduction to Fantasy Premier League

FPL is one of the world’s most popular online games. It’s free, fun to play and very addictive.
In simple terms, each FPL manager has a squad of 15 players and selects a first 11 for every round of matches (called Gameweeks).
The team then picks up points based on these players’ Premier League actions – a mixture of goals, assists, clean sheets and more.
Using the current overall score, every manager is ranked on a worldwide leaderboard. At the end, the best ones are rewarded with prizes.
As well as globally, FPL managers can compete against friends, family members and colleagues in mini-leagues. These are quick to set up and sending out invites is easy.
- NEXT: How to pick an FPL team

