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A guide to substitutions in FPL

Fantasy Football Fix 22 July 2024

How do substitutions work in Fantasy Premier League (FPL)?

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Understanding substitutions in FPL

In Fantasy Premier League, managers create a squad of 15 players, but only 11 can start each gameweek.

Fantasy Premier League squad for the 2024/25 season

The remaining four players are on the bench and will not score points unless one of the starting 11 does not play at all during that gameweek.

Making substitutions on desktop

To make substitutions on the FPL desktop site, navigate to the 'Pick Team' tab. For example, if you want to substitute Harry Winks with Mohamed Salah, click on either player's name.

Making a team change in Fantasy Premier League

A box will appear around players eligible for the 'switch' as shown below, notice the defenders are not highlighted as there are three forwards and FPL postion rules must be adhered to.

Making a midfield substitution in Fantasy Premier League

To confirm your changes, click the 'Save Your Team' button below your FPL squad. This process also applies when changing your FPL captain and vice-captain.

Making substitutions on mobile

Using the official FPL app, making substitutions is straightforward.

Mo Salah Fantasy Premier League image from mobile app

When you select a player you want to substitute, their profile box appears instead of a box. Tap 'Substitute', then choose the player you want to bring in or take out. The change will be shown on the screen. To finalise, options to 'Confirm' or 'Cancel' will appear at the top. Tap 'Confirm' to save your changes.


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