Saints players available for first time as EFL Fantasy game launched
SAINTS players are set to be available for the first time as EFL Fantasy returns for a second season with big prizes on the line for winners.
More than 100,000 fans signed up for the game, which covers all 72 EFL clubs including Saints after their Championship return, last campaign.
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Fantasy EFL is free to play and allows fans to pick a new seven-a-side team every week from across the EFL's three divisions, without any budget restrictions.
Popular formations such as 1-2-2-2 and 1-3-2-1 are available, with points awarded for goals, assists, club performances, clean sheets and more.
The winner of Southampton's official club mini-league will earn a season ticket for the 2026/27 campaign - one of 72 such prizes up for grabs, one for each EFL club.
Fantasy EFL is available to play now (Image: EFL)
Players can now also use the new 'One Club' booster, allowing them to select seven players from a single team for one gameweek - ideal for backing Saints during a key fixture.
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Other updates to the game include new injury and suspension flags, a live tips feed from efl.com, and flexible league codes for easier private league management.
Former EFL star and Sky Sports pundit, Jobi McAnuff praised the game, saying: 'Fantasy EFL has been a great addition to the season for football fans up and down the country.
"It's a fun way to connect with the league and enjoy some friendly competition.'
Managers can select up to two players per club per gameweek and choose two EFL teams to earn bonus points based on real-life match results.
Fantasy EFL managers can nominate a captain and vice-captain each week, with a 'Max Captain' chip available twice per season to double the points of their highest-performing player.
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The game also features rolling weekly deadlines from Thursday to Wednesday to cover all fixtures.
The game is now live, with Gameweek 1 kicking off on Thursday, August 1. Fans can sign up at fantasy.efl.com or download the app via iOS and Android.
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