A beginners guide to Scottish fantasy football
Scotland’s version of the popular game explained by the newest member of the ScottishFootball.info team!
There are two great Scottish Premiership fantasy games: both live now for the 2025/26 season and both are free to play and easy to pick up.
Choose a squad of 15 players, earn points from real matches, and compete in mini-leagues.
You don’t need to be a stats nerd - just follow your team, pick players you like, and enjoy the game!
Make sure to follow SPFL Fantasy Tips on Twitter for simple tips and weekly support all season.
WHAT IS FANTASY FOOTBALL?
Fantasy football is a fun and free way to get even more out of the Scottish Premiership. You build a squad of 15 real life SPFL players, stay within a budget, and earn points each gameweek based on how those players perform on the pitch - goals, assists, clean sheets, bonus points and much more.
It adds a whole new dimension to matchdays: one eye on your team, another on your fantasy team! You’ll expand your own knowledge of Scottish football and start taking an active interest in other teams and players.
TWO GAMES TO CHOOSE FROM
There are two main fantasy games covering the SPFL this season. You can play one or both - they’re free and easy to join.
Game One - Gaffr.io
A simple, fun fantasy game that closely mirrors FPL, the hugely popular fantasy format used in the English Premier League.
Choose your team, pick weekly captains, and play strategic “boosts” throughout the season.
Clean layout, quick to learn, and perfect for players of any level or experience including beginners and casual players.
One free transfer per week so plan your moves wisely!
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🧠 Gaffr Tip:
Start with players from strong teams with good early fixtures, and keep your boosts for weeks when your full team looks strong or “double gameweeks”, when teams occasionally play twice in the same week with their players having a chance to score double points! Don’t stress over perfect picks - Gaffr is about playing the long game and enjoying the journey.
Game Two - William Hill SPFL Fantasy
This is currently the official fantasy game of the Scottish Premiership with weekly cash prizes.
The SPFL and the club accounts will be referring to this game when they post online
Includes features like Supersubs, a credit system to enhance players and points, and live player values.
A bit more advanced but great if you enjoy deeper options and flexible leagues.
With William Hill you have the chance to make wholesale changes and transfers every week, so weekly engagement is essential if you want to do well!
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🧠 William Hill Tip:
Set your full squad of 15 every week to avoid score penalties. Choose a nailed-on captain from a strong team to maximise the unique 20 point bonus on top of their double points. Supersubs can be powerful, use them wisely when you expect impact from the bench.
WHY GIVE IT A GO?
If you follow the Scottish Premiership, fantasy football adds even more excitement to your weekend. You'll learn more about every team, spot in form players, and keep a sharper eye on stats. Whether you're a diehard supporter or just want to compete with mates, it’s a great way to stay involved all season.
It's free, fun, and takes just a few minutes a week
You can play solo or in mini-leagues with friends
It helps you track fixtures, form, and players to watch
WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM SPFL FANTASY TIPS
I started SPFL Fantasy Tips on X to give people - new and experienced - an easy way into Scottish fantasy football based on data, form and fixtures. You’ll get:
🧠 Pre-season tips: draft feedback, best picks by team, budget players
🔄 Weekly transfer advice
🔍 Player form & fixture analysis
🩹 Injury news & clean sheet odds
📅 Fixture swings & boost planning
Just reply to my tweets with your draft and I’ll happily give you feedback!
WANT MORE IN-DEPTH?
In addition to Twitter/X updates, I’ll be using www.ScottishFootball.info to share long form fantasy articles, including deep dives on player stats, team analysis, boost usage, fixture planning, and more.
Think of it as your weekly fantasy magazine for the SPFL - perfect if you want to go beyond the basics and level up your game.
Make sure to follow SPFL Fantasy Tips on Twitter for simple tips and weekly support all season.
GET STARTED, TODAY!
1. ✅ Choose your game(s): Gaffr.io or William Hill Fantasy
2. 👥 Create a team and invite your mates to a mini-league
3. 🐦 Follow SPFLfantasy for help every week of the season
4. 📸 Send me your team draft or questions and I’ll do my best to advise you
Best of luck for the season ahead - it promises to be another massive one!
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