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 10k, 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 2026/27 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 Chief Scout 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, played by over 13 million people in 2025/26. It’s free, fun 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, defensive contributions and more.
Using an overall season-long 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
