💰 Budget & Squad

• Start with a 100M$ budget to build your squad
• Select 15 players: 2 GK, 5 DEF, 5 MID, 3 FWD
• Choose your starting 11 from your squad each game week
• Set your formation (4-4-2, 4-3-3, 3-5-2, or 4-5-1)

⏰ Game Week Deadlines

• Team changes must be made before the game week deadline
• Deadlines are displayed in your team management section
• After the deadline, your team is locked for that game week

🔄 Free Transfers

• 2 free transfers per game week
• Unlimited transfers in Game Week 1 before the deadline
• Additional transfers cost -4 points each
• Transfer penalties apply immediately

🔄 Substitutions

• Click on any player to select them for substitution
• Players with the same position will be auto-selected
• Click on an auto-selected player to complete the substitution
• Formation will auto-adjust based on player positions
• Substitutions can be made until the game week deadline

🎯 Triple Captain

• Can be activated and deactivated before the game week deadline
• Your captain scores triple points instead of double
• Can only be used once per season
• Cannot be activated after the game week deadline
• Can be deactivated before the deadline if you change your mind

🎯 Wildcard

• Unlimited free transfers for one game week
• Cannot be deactivated once activated
• Can only be used once per season
• Cannot be used in Game Week 1
• No transfer penalties during wildcard activation
• Activation is permanent for that game week

© Captain & Vice-Captain

• Your captain scores double points
• Select your captain from your starting 11
• If your captain doesn't play, your vice-captain gets double points
• Vice-captain is automatically your first substitute

📊 Point Scoring

• Goals Scored:
  • GK/DEF: 5 points
  • MID: 5 points
  • FWD: 4 points
• Assists: 3 points
• Clean Sheets:
  • GK/DEF: 4 points
  • MID: 1 point
• Saves: GK: 1 point per 3 saves
• Penalty Saves: 5 points
• Penalty Misses: -2 points
• Yellow Card: -1 point
• Red Card: -3 points
• Own Goals: -2 points

🏆 Bonus Points

• Top 3 performing players in each match receive bonus points
• 1st: 3 points, 2nd: 2 points, 3rd: 1 point
• Based on match performance and statistical analysis

🌍 Global League

• All players automatically join the Global League
• Compete against all Fantasy TL managers worldwide
• Real-time leaderboard updates

👥 Private Leagues

• Create your own private leagues with friends
• Join leagues with unique codes
• Compete in head-to-head or classic scoring formats

📊 Rankings

• Rankings based on total accumulated points
• Points reset each game week but accumulate for your season total
• Live updates during matches

🤖 Automatic Changes

• If a player in your starting 11 doesn't play:
• They are automatically substituted with your first available bench player
• Substitutions happen automatically when matches conclude
• Bench order is based on your team selection
• Formation is maintained where possible

📋 Bench Order

• Your bench players are substituted in this order:
• 1. First substitute (same position priority)
• 2. Second substitute
• 3. Third substitute
• 4. Fourth substitute
• Position compatibility is checked automatically

📝 Step-by-Step Guide

1. Register your account
2. Build your squad of 15 players within 100M$ budget
3. Select your starting 11 and formation
4. Choose your captain for double points
5. Consider using Triple Captain for triple points (once per season)
6. Make transfers (2 free per game week)
7. Activate Wildcard if needed (once per season, not in GW1)
8. Join leagues to compete with friends
9. Monitor live scores during matches
10. Make substitutions before each game week deadline

🏆 Pro Tips

• Save your Triple Captain for a game week where your captain has favorable fixtures
• Use your Wildcard strategically to rebuild your team during busy periods
• Monitor player fixtures and form before making transfers
• Balance your squad between premium and budget players
• Check team news and injuries before deadlines
• Use the auto-substitution feature to your advantage