EA FC 26 Fantasy FC Week 2 Introduces FPL Crossover

EA Sports is set to release the second batch of Fantasy FC players on February 27, 2026, at 6 PM GMT. While leaks have already hinted at the arrival of Heroes such as Park Ji Sung and Diego Forlán, EA has added an unexpected twist to the event.

The headline feature of Week 2 is the Fantasy FC x Fantasy Premier League (FPL) Crossover, bringing real-world Premier League performances directly into Ultimate Team upgrades.

How the Fantasy FC x FPL Crossover Works

For context, Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is the official fantasy competition tied to the Premier League. Participants build squads and earn points based on real-life player performances.

EA Sports has now integrated a similar system into FC 26. However, instead of allowing players to freely select cards, EA has pre-selected specific footballers participating in Premier League Matchday 29.

Players can earn up to two live special cards by participating in the Fantasy FC Flash Rush Event. These cards will receive upgrades based on the selected footballers’ real-life performances during Matchday 29, which runs from March 3 to March 5.

FPL Point System for Upgrades

The in-game upgrade structure mirrors the official FPL scoring system. Key point values include:

• Goal (Goalkeeper): 10 points
• Goal (Defender): 6 points
• Goal (Midfielder): 5 points
• Goal (Forward): 4 points
• Assist: 3 points
• Clean Sheet (Goalkeeper/Defender): 4 points
• Clean Sheet (Midfielder): 1 point
• Penalty Save: 5 points
• Penalty Miss: -1 point
• Yellow Card: -1 point
• Red Card: -3 points

The more FPL points a selected player earns, the stronger the upgrade to their Fantasy FC card.

Selected Players for Matchday 29

EA Sports has chosen a group of Premier League players for the crossover event. Community source @FutSheriff has also predicted their base overall ratings.

Matchday 29 Selections:

• Everton vs Burnley – Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (87 OVR, CM)
• AFC Bournemouth vs Brentford – Alex Jimenez (87 OVR, RB)
• Tottenham vs Crystal Palace – Mathys Tel (88 OVR, ST)
• Leeds United vs Sunderland – Brenden Aaronson (87 OVR, CAM)
• Fulham vs West Ham – Raul Jimenez (88 OVR, ST)
• Wolves vs Liverpool – Milos Kerkez (88 OVR, LB)
• Newcastle vs Manchester United – Amad Diallo (88 OVR, CAM)
• Brighton vs Arsenal – Leandro Trossard (88 OVR, LW)
• Aston Villa vs Chelsea – Robert Sanchez (87 OVR, GK)
• Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest – Matheus Nunes (87 OVR, RB)

Upgrade Structure Explained

Fantasy FC Week 2 upgrades will be applied based on total FPL points earned:

• 0–1 Points: +1 OVR and an additional Role++
• 2–3 Points: +2 OVR and all Roles++ for primary position
• 4–5 Points: +3 OVR, all Roles++ for every position, 2nd PlayStyle+, and 1 base PlayStyle
• 6–7 Points: +4 OVR, all Roles++ for every position, 2nd PlayStyle+, and 2 base PlayStyles
• 8+ Points: +5 OVR, all Roles++ for every position, 2nd PlayStyle+, 2 base PlayStyles, and 5-star Skill Moves

The Fantasy FC x FPL crossover adds a dynamic real-world performance layer to FC 26 Ultimate Team, making Matchday 29 results more impactful than ever.