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What time is fantasy football deadline for first game? FPL info for 2024/25 season
The new Fantasy Premier League season is finally upon us and here is all the information for gameweek one as Manchester United host Fulham.
The new Fantasy Premier League season is set to kick off with Manchester United vs Fulham this Friday, with FPL managers eager for a strong start at Old Trafford. While United and Fulham supporters will hope to begin the campaign with a win, there will be more than three points up for grabs for fantasy football players.
The return of the Premier League will mean the weeks of deliberation are over. Whether it is looking for a bargain player, trying to shoehorn in top-flight stars or backing a youngster for a breakthrough season, there is a lot to consider for avid FPL fans.
As always, this season's FPL will draw in both seasoned competitors and newcomers. Regardless of how long you've been playing, one thing consistently trips up every player - the FPL deadline.
When is the FPL deadline for GW1?
If you're worried about missing the deadline to finalise your team, there is a key detail to remember: the window closes 90 minutes before the first match of each gameweek.
Therefore, the first FPL deadline is set for 6:30pm (BST) on Friday. This is because the season's opener between Manchester United and Fulham is scheduled to kick off at 8pm (BST).
Are you able to transfer players in or out of your team after GW1?
If you've missed the first deadline, unfortunately, you won't be able to alter your team until the transfer window opens for the second gameweek. Any changes made post-deadline will only come into effect in the subsequent gameweek.
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During a gameweek, any changes including captains and substitutions made after the initial deadline will only take effect in the following game week. For instance, if you decide to captain Bruno Fernandes for tonight's game, you won't earn any extra points as this decision wasn't made before the 6:30pm deadline.
When do I need to join FPL leagues?
You can join or leave a classic scoring league at any time. However, joining or leaving a head-to-head league is not possible after the first game week has been played. To have your first week of points count, you need to join the league before the initial 6:30pm deadline.
When is GW2?
The Premier League website states that the cut-off for gameweek two is Saturday, August 24 at 11am. This remains the same until gameweek nine, which is when we'll see another 6:30pm deadline.
As soon as the deadline for gameweek one passes, which in this case is 6:30pm tonight, you can start making changes. You're then free to adjust your team for gameweek two.
However, your initial squad will remain the same for game week one, and any substitutions or transfers you make will not affect your points.