Fantasy EFL: All you need to know ahead of Triple Gameweek 21
The moment has finally arrived, Fantasy Football enthusiasts! The one we've been eagerly anticipating since the very first Fantasy EFL gameweek. Triple Gameweek 21, the grandest gameweek in Fantasy history, is set to unfold on Boxing Day, December 26th, 2024.
With a plethora of fixtures and tripled-up opportunities, this is your chance to soar to new heights in your mini-leagues and overall rankings, with the chance of winning hundreds of pounds worth of prizes in a 1-week-only mini-league!
Whether you've been playing since gameweek 1 or a newcomer to the game, the stage is set for a thrilling ride. So, sharpen your formation strategies, optimise your squads, and prepare for a festive football frenzy! Fantasy Football Scout, in partnership with the EFL, are here to help answer any questions you may have about this mouthwatering gameweek.
What are the key points?
Triple Gameweek 21 will run from Boxing day to New Year’s Day, with 106 fixtures spread across three matchdays (26/29/01). All teams apart from:
- AFC Wimbledon
- Newport County
- Gillingham
- Bromley
Will play three times during the gameweek. If you're new, the Game Guidelines will guide you through the basics.
And don’t forget - if you haven’t signed up already, this is the perfect opportunity to do so!
Fantasy EFL uses a rolling lockout mechanic. This means that as soon as a team's match kicks off, their players and the team itself become locked. Once locked, you can no longer add, remove, or change the captain/vice-captain of that team. This means you must carefully consider kickoff times and plan your team accordingly, as your selections will become locked as soon as their matches start!
Seven players, two clubs, and a whole lot of drama in store.
Mini-league prizes
Don't miss out on the Triple Gameweek 21 fun! Join our quick and easy 1-week league. No experience needed, just pure excitement and potential big wins! There are prizes available for the top three finishers in the league:
1st Place: 2x Carabao Cup Final tickets, 6-month NOW TV sports pass, £100 PUMA gift card, copy of EAFC25, FEFL merch pack.
2nd Place: Copy of EAFC25, FEFL merch pack.
3rd Place: FEFL merch pack.
Click here to Sign up here and start building your team.
How do I join the mini-league?
Max Captain chip
Another treat all Fantasy EFL managers have in store [unless you’ve used it already!]. We get to look forward to using the only chip in the game:
‘The Max Captain chip automatically makes the highest-scoring player in your team captain for that gameweek, once all players in your team have played.
The Max Captain chip can only be activated before the start of the first fixture of the Gameweek.
You can play your Max Captain chip twice over the course of the season.
The first chip can be played up until 31 January 2025, the second from 1 February 2025 onwards.
Select the lightning bolt icon on the ‘My team’ tab, as seen in the image above, to activate it.’
This is the beauty of the chip: it's a risk-free way to maximise your points. Even if you 'mispick' your captain, the game automatically crowns the highest scorer. Unlike other max captain chips, which can lead to regret, this one is pure potential! It’s essential to use for your best chance of winning the mini-league and bagging some ultimate goodies.
Top five club picks to target
With 68 tripling-sides, the options can feel endless as to who to select, particularly if you’re brand new to the English Football League. Below, we’ve highlighted five teams to keep an eye on:
Birmingham City - the Blues flying in League One following their relegation from the Championship. They have banked 42 points in 18 matches, and sit second in the division - currently in the automatic promotion spots. They have two back-to-back home fixtures in the TGW against struggling opposition.
Wrexham - the Red Dragons have been sensational following promotion from League Two, and sit in third-place with 41 points in 20 games. They also have two ideal home matches, as their imperious record in front of their home faithful has seen them win nine and draw two in 11.
Wycombe Wanderers - the Chairboys currently lead League One and are undefeated in their last 17 league matches under manager Matt Bloomfield in League One. They’re is poised to reap the rewards of away points on Fantasy EFL as they embark on consecutive away fixtures, before returning to Adams Park.
Watford - the Hornets are unbeaten in 16 games at Vicarage Road under Tom Cleverly, and two of their next three matches are on home soil should see this impressive record extended.
Walsall - the Saddlers are unbeaten in 10 league games and lead the League Two table with 40 points from 19 matches. They have the joint-best goalscoring record and the best goal difference. Two home matches this week present a chance to further strengthen their position.
Top five highest-scoring fantasy [player] assets
Furthermore, regarding player assets, the following five players, currently boasting the highest scores heading into Gameweek 20, merit consideration for TGW21:
- Borja Sainz (F), Norwich City - 151 points in 21 matches - 15 goals and three assists from the left-wing
- Mickey Demetriou (D), Crewe Alexandra - 145 points in 18 matches - club captain & defensive stalwart
- Torbjørn Heggem (D), WBA - 139 points in 21 matches - consistent Fantasy scorer from full-back
- Finn Azaz (M), Middlesbrough - 137 points in 20 matches - six goals and nine assists as a number 10
- Anthony O'Connor (D), Harrogate Town - 133 points in 20 matches - clearances king, dominant centre-back
Summation
Keep an eye for plenty of content both on our website and on Fantasy Football Scout’s as we lead up to this monumental week! From differential picks [0% ownership players] to our expert scout picks, we’ve got everything you need right here and on FFScout!
One week of chaos as the beauty of Fantasy EFL unravels. So what are you waiting for? With Carabao Cup tickets and further Christmas presents up for grabs, alongside bragging rights over your mates, there has never been a better week to get involved.
Insights provided by the team at Fantasy Football Scout, the leading voice in fantasy football who’ll be providing coverage on teams, player picks and strategy for the Fantasy EFL game throughout the season here and on their own dedicated EFL channel here.