Rules of the Game...
Think you've got ball knowledge? We've got you.
Choose one team to win each game week and build your score across the season to climb the table. Sounds simple... but we've added a few twists to keep you and your mates on your toes. Read on to see how it all works.
How to Play
The Objective
Pick one team to win every game week.
Your league position is determined by:
- Total Points
- Goal Difference (used as the tiebreaker)
Team Selection Rules
Use Every Team Once
There are 20 Premier League teams, and each must be selected once before you can use any team again.
Once you've picked a team, it is locked until the Mid-season Reset*.
*The Team Selection Reset is automatically triggered simultaneously for every player, once all 20 Premier League teams have been used to predict a win.
After the reset, every team becomes available again and the process repeats for the second half of the season.
Your season progress; including points, bonuses, goal difference, and league position remains unchanged.
Opponent Limits
To keep things interesting, you can only pick against the same opponent twice before the Mis-season Reset.
After the reset, this limit refreshes, allowing you to pick against that opponent up to two more times.
Goal Difference is tracked throughout the season and acts as the league tiebreaker.
Safety Nets & Consequences
Missed the Deadline?
Game weeks lock at the kick-off of the first fixture.
If you haven't made your selection before the deadline, a safety net in the form of a default pick is assigned automatically and a -1 point penalty applied – keeping you in the game and ensuring you never miss a game week.
Default Pick
A sub-optimal choice will automatically be selected for you (typically the lowest-ranked eligible team available).
The Penalty
To ensure fairness, a default pick carries a -1 point penalty applied to the points earned from that fixture. The deduction applies only to the points you earn that game week and never reduces points earned in previous game weeks.
Opened the App After the Deadline?
If not all fixtures have kicked off, you can choose one of the following:
- Keep the default selection or switch to another eligible fixture.
- The -1 point penalty remains.
- Remove the penalty entirely.
- Choose from any remaining eligible fixture.
- Compete for full 3 points.
Deadlock Rule
A Deadlock is a rare situation where you still have teams available to pick, but you've already reached the maximum number of times you can pick against each of their opponents. This means there are zero valid selections you can make for that game week.
When this happens:
- The system automatically detects this and temporarily unlocks a team for you to pick against for a 3rd time just so you can physically play the week
The Price:
- This is purely a survival mechanic. The game week is forced to automatically score 0 points, regardless of whether your selected team wins, loses, or draws. It burns a team off your board but keeps you moving through the season.
Bonuses & Power-Ups
Double your score for one game week.
You receive two Double Bubbles per season:
- One before the Mid-season Selection Reset.
- One after the Mid-season Selection Reset.
Only one Double Bubble can be active in a game week.
The final game week of the season automatically awards Double Points to every player.
This bonus applies to everyone automatically.
Win 7 game weeks in a row to earn:
Available once per season.
Be the final pundit in your private league to remain entirely unbeaten (Wins or Draws, no Losses). If the final remaining players all lose on the same match day, the contest rolls over to the next week.
The final unbeaten player receives:
Reach a cumulative +20 Goal Difference during the season to earn:
Available once per season.
Leagues & Social Play
- One Season Profile, Infinite Leagues: You have one master global game state (your picks, points, and bonuses). You can use this single profile to join unlimited public and private leagues at any point of the season. Your points simply project onto their leaderboards.
- Private League Commissioners: The creator of a private league can rename the league or remove inactive/random players at their discretion
Ready to Play?
Every pick matters. Plan ahead, manage your team selections wisely, and think carefully about who you use and who you save. The best pundits aren't just predicting results, they're planning for the entire season.
Good luck Pundit!