Unlike most European top competitions, the English Football League (EFL) begins its new season on August 1, as well as the popular Fantasy EFL game!
Fantasy EFL has been launched for the first time and treats all three divisions of the English football competition: the championship, League One and League Two.
After a very successful inaugural season that attracted more than 100,000 registrations, the game is back for a new round of action with 40 game week in Drama.
The opening game of the season, and the first for Fantasy EFL players to sink their teeth, is under the lights on Kenilworth Road on 1 August, such as Luton Town -Gastheer AFC Wimbledon in League One.
For game week 1, only League One and League Two teams will be in action, with the championship joining the Fray in Gameweek 2.
For those who are new to the game, view our guide how to play:
We will save the deep dive in all mechanics for our guide, but here is the core: you choose seven players and two clubs. This neat 7+2 combo reflects the 72 clubs that are part of the exciting English football competition.
Here are our 7+2 great reasons to try Fantasy EFL this season!
1. It is your only imagination football option for the coming weeks
Are you eagerly waiting for the return of fantasy football, but frustrated by the late start for FPL, Laliga, Ligue 1, Serie A and the Bundesliga?
While Fantasy Premier League managers have to wait until 15 August and UCL Fantasy will start in mid-September, Fantasy EFL will return this week.
Instead of endlessly tweaking your FPL team, why would you not build a team that scores your points, for better or worse, in less than 10 days?
2. You already know many teams
Fantasy EFL treats the following three levels of the English football pyramid directly under the Premier League. As a result, you are already familiar with a number of teams and players from the past seasons.
Southampton” Ipswich TownAnd Leicester City Faced with a difficult time in the Premier League, which resulted in their relegation. However, they will be looking for a strong push for promotion in the championship.
Several other clubs have recently played in the top flight and are now in the divisions below. These include but are not limited to: Blackburn Rovers” Norwich City” Middlesbrough” Watford” QPR” West Bromwich Albion” Sheffield UnitedAnd Stoke City.
Some well -known names have also slipped over the pyramid. Be under these Wigan Athletic” Bolton Wanderers” Huddersfield Town” Cardiff City” Derby CountyAnd Reading.
There are also intriguing stories that unfold in the lower competitions. Wrexham Has received considerable attention, with Hollywood investments that shine at the club. In the meantime, Birmingham CityUnder the leadership of chairman Tom Wagner and with a minority stake of NFL legend Tom Brady, waves have made. They broke records in League One last season and now strive for similar success in the second layer.
3. The divisions are littered with stars
It is not only the clubs that are known, the 72 sides are full of familiar faces and names that the Premier League have adorned
In the championship, to name just a few, Sheffield United’s Gustavo Hamer (M)Ipswich Town’s Ashley Young (D)Leicester City’s Jordan Ayew (F)Stoke City’s Aaron Cresswell (D)WBAs Nathaniel Phillips (D) and Birmingham City’s Damarai Gray (F).
In League One, Paul Mullin (F) Van Wigan Athletic, a highlight for Wrexham in Disney+, while Luton Town’s Alfie Doughty (M) Went down in FPL Folklore. In addition, stockport county’s Oliver Norwood (M) Played top football, while FPL fans will remember it fun David McGoldrick (F) now in Barnsley and Billy Sharp (F) from Doncaster Rovers.
Even in competition two you will find players with top experience such as former Burnley Talisman Sam Vokes (F)who made 111 performances now plays for Gillingham. Walsall’s is also still active on 37 Albert Adombah (D).
Even players like it Will Grigg (F)Known for its iconic Euro 2016 number, still control their trade in Chesterfield.
There is also a lot of Premier League talent on loan, where Aston Villa forwards Louie Barry (F) to Sheffield United, where he is accompanied by Nottingham Forest Defender Tyler Bindon (D). Meanwhile, Wolves -midfielder Tommy Doyle (M) Is his stamp in Birmingham City.
4. It is refreshing unique compared to FPL
While Fantasy EFL Shares core functions with FPL in terms of points for performances, goals, assists and clean sheets, there are also numerous refreshing differences.
Ironically, FPL has followed a similar suit, which adds defensive contributions! EFL always had this.
All positions are rewarded in extra categories, including blocks, approvals, tackles for defenders, while midfielders get extra scores for interceptions. For the full list, check our updated list of 24/25.
You can choose seven players every week from the three competitions of the EFL (that is more than 1500 players from 72 clubs!). Don’t worry about last-minute changes-you can exchange players to their kick-off, so leaks or surprise sofas will not ruin your week.
In addition, you can change your selections every week without worrying about transfers.
Moreover, you will support individual teams every week, earn points for victories, draw, score two or more goals, clean sheets and away victories.
For full details, view the Game rules here.
5. The double game week -pleasure does not end
Last season we expected 10 double game week and one triple, and we ended up with 19 Doubles and two triples!
In Fantasy EFL With its ‘Calendar Week’ classification from Thursday to Wednesday, you are assured of at least 16 this season.
The first is in Gamweek 3 for League One and League Two parties, while championship clubs are waiting for Gameweeke 9.
View our fixture Ticker here: so you never miss.
6. It is a great preparation for future FPL knowledge
Keeping up thousands of players may seem overwhelming, but it gives you an exclusive advantage when predicting the future of hundreds of FPL assets.
With this insight you can identify potential bargain players for upcoming transfer penters or future FPL seasons, in particular of the championship clubs that are promoted for the 2026/27 season.
Last season we saw talents like James Trafford” Maxime Was” Josh Brownhill” Daniel James” Jayden BogleAnd Trai Hume come from clubs such as Burnley, Leeds and Sunderland on FEFL.
In addition, you can follow the young players of Premier League on loan as mentioned earlier.
Last season, players like Tyler Bindon (D), which seemed to read, and Owen Goodman (G), Die AFC Wimbledon helped reach the play-off final.
7. There are huge prices for the taking
The EFL has set huge prices for grabbing:
Added to the above, there are a few extra benefits, unique for Fantasy Football Scout (FFS).
7.1 You can compete for prices in Scout’s Mini-League
We have launched our FFS Mini-League from Gameweek 1, with a value of hundreds of pounds at prices:
- EFL League 1st – £ 150 cash
EFL League 2nd – £ 100 cash
EFL League 3rd – £ 50 cash
EFL League 4th – annual membership
EFL League 5th – annual membership
EFL League 6th – annual membership
EFL League 7th – annual membership
EFL League 8th – Annual membership
EFL League 9th – annual membership
EFL League 10th – annual membership
To be eligible, you must be a free member of FFS and register with the competition via the code [or click on this link]:
7.2 We are official partners with the EFL
In case you missed it, we worked with the EFL for another season of Fantasy EFL!
To get ready before the season starts, we have loaded our fantasy EFL guide with tons of content for the season. Whether you are looking for the latest results for the season or an in -depth analysis of specific teams, we have covered you.
Get catch up with articles that you missed here, or on the Official EFL site.
Most of our content can be opened for free and we even have exclusive extra content available for our free members.
Ready to build your dream 7+2? Register and start now by choosing your Fantasy EFL team.
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