FPL likely launching next week, but not without some major changes to the game:
source: https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4361991/whats-new-in-202526-fantasy-defensive-contributionsWhat’s new in 2025/26 Fantasy: Defensive contributions
This season, any defender who reaches a combined total of 10 clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles (CBIT) in a single match will score two FPL points.
Extra ‘ball recoveries’ for midfielders and forwards
To recognise the defensive work done by midfielders and forwards, including pressing and transitioning defence into attack, they get extra rewards that defenders don’t. In addition to their clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles, their “ball recoveries” will also count towards their total of defensive contributions (CBIRT).
source: https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4362027/whats-new-in-202526-fantasy-two-sets-of-chipsWhat’s new in 2025/26 Fantasy: Two sets of chips
Managers in Fantasy will now have TWO sets of chips to play in the 2025/26 season.
You will have a Wildcard, Free Hit, Triple Captain and Bench Boost chip to use in each half of the campaign, meaning eight chips in total. There will be no Assistant Manager chip in Fantasy this season.
On a first read, i don't mind the addition of defensive contribution points to the game...can't say the same about having two sets of chips to play with though, its just too much variance and luck added...anything for the casuals, i guess. At least the assistant manager chip is gone...that's a win.