Rules

Players

All players must be chosen from the list of players available
Players and positions will be as determined in the players list and cannot be changed
You can choose either 4-4-2 or 4-3-3 formation
You can only choose a maximum of TWO players per Premier League team
There are no budget restrictions so you can choose any players, as long as you follow the above rules
On some occasions, players are withdrawn from the game. This can be for a number of reasons, including long term injury or popularity. You must replace any withdrawn player with a new player. If you have submitted a team, you will be informed if a player is withdrawn. If you do not replace a player in time, one will be chosen for you at random.
You must pick 11 different players

Transfers

The players list will be refreshed approximately one week before the signup window closes, to include any transfer window movement up to that point
Players who move between Premier League clubs after this point will remain as the club they are listed here but will score for the new club when the game starts
Players who move out of the Premier League club will not score any points. It is your responsibility to change the player before the entries close. We will try to warn you where possible.
If you do not change a player who leaves the Premier League, or is withdrawn from the game, we may replace this player with a random player after signup closes. You can opt out of this if you wish. Email the contact address to opt out.

Monthly Goals

Spot prizes will be awarded to the player who most closely predicts the number of goals scored during the first weekend of that month.
You must choose a different number for each month.
No adjustments will be made for any postponed games.
Goals scored in any abandoned games will count.

Tiebreakers

Tiebreakers are used when there is a tie for positions when paying season end prizes or when there is a draw during a fantasy cup knockout or monthly goals round
Enter the teams you think will be in the selected positions in the Premier League at the time the tiebreaker is needed
You must pick 5 different teams
Enter your guess at the attendance of the most recent Swindon Town home league match at the time of the tiebreaker.
Attendance prediction must be unique. If another player has chosen the same number as you before you, we will contact you to choose another number. If you do not update your choice in time, your guess will be reduced by 1 until it is unique.
The first tiebreaker will be in a “penalty shootout” format using the 5 positions guessed. If your guess is accurate at the time, you will “score”.
If the score is level after 5 penalties, the person closest to the attendance will be the winner
In the unlikely event of the attendance tiebreaker difference being equal, the player closest without going over will win

Prizes

By entering a team, you agree to pay the entrance fee of £20 per team
All entrance money will be paid out in prizes, either in cash or as a free entry into the next league
In the event that a player has already won free entry in to the next league and then wins another prize, subsequent prizes will be paid as cash

Halfway There prize

The Halfway There prize goes to the player sitting halfway down the table on the weekend closest to the halfway point of the league period.
If there is an even number of players, the halfway position is half the total number. For example, with 24 players, it’s the player in 12th place.
If there is an odd number of players, it’s the player with an equal number of players above and below them. For example, with 21 players, it’s 11th place (10 above and 10 below).

General

Entries and updates are made on the website www.waltersit.com/football
All entries must be received by 4pm on Thursday 5 February 2026
Scoring will begin on Friday 6 February 2026
Scoring will end on Sunday 24 May 2026 (or when the final game of the season is played)
You can enter a team and make as many changes as you want before the closing date
Your team will be locked down sometime after 4pm on Thursday 5 February 2026 and no further changes can be made
Points scored will be taken from the Premier League Fantasy Football Game, unless there is a problem with the connection
No adjustments will be made for any postponed games
The Fantasy League season may be postponed or terminated in line with any decision by the Premier League to postpone or terminate the season

We reserve the right to change the scoring system and / or the website used.
This will only happen if there are technical issues with us accessing the site or scoring data.

Any questions or issues, contact football@waltersit.com