<p>Welcome to our &#8216;How to play Sky Sports Fantasy Football&#8217; guide by former Sky champion <a href="https://twitter.com/dancox82">Dan Cox</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/skypodcast">Mark Edworthy</a>, who has also achieved two top-100 finishes including a best of 26th.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This article is aimed primarily at those seasoned fantasy managers who have yet to try Sky Sports Fantasy Football. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Sky is a great game to play alongside <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fantasy-premier-league-ultimate-guide-fpl-tips">Fantasy Premier League </a>and other fantasy games as long as you live in the UK or Ireland. It is not available overseas. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our </span><a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/sky-fantasy-football-tips">ultimate Sky Fantasy 2022/23 guide</a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> will have everything you could ever need to be a successful FPL manager and will soon be updated with a whole host of handy articles, including guides, team previews, player picks, strategy articles, tools, <a href="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/opta/" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c="1" title="FPL Stats by OPTA - Player and Team Stats">stats</a>, expert team reveals and more. </span></p>
<h2>How to play Sky Fantasy Football: <strong>What is Sky Sports Fantasy Football?</strong></h2>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Even though there are different rules and strategies, the fundamentals are very similar.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">You pick players that in their Premier League games earn attacking points, through goals and assists, or clean sheets for defenders and goalkeepers. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The Sky Fantasy game has no bench, so there are just 11 players, rather than 15 like in FPL. But analysing fixtures and following form just like in other fantasy games is integral to doing well.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">In this article, we will go through some of the fundamentals of the Sky game. Like all fantasy games, there are lots of ways to play the game, so hopefully this well help everyone understand the basics to help you find your own style.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Sky  fits nicely alongside other fantasy games for any fantasy football lover. Here are the main reasons why we think everyone should play:</span></p>
<ol class="ol1">
<li class="li1"><span class="s1">There is a real chance of a great rank and even winning. With a £50,000 top prize the rewards are significant.</span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s1">Continuing on the money theme, the mini-league entry and system is well organised, with Sky holding and managing the prize money for you.</span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s1">There are multiple ways of scoring points. The main ways are through the usual goals, assists and clean sheets, but there is an added bonus point system that gives the game an extra dimension.</span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s1">Unlike in most fantasy games, certain player categories are not completely ruled out, with defensive midfielders particularly adept at collecting bonus points for passing and tackling.</span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s1">Multiple captains mean your weekend can be salvaged if you get a captain blank early on in the gameweek.</span></li>
<li class="li1"><span class="s1">There is a great community of Sky players on all the main social media platforms, especially Twitter.</span></li>
</ol>
<p>Although there are a number of key differences (which we will come onto shortly), the basic principles remain the same.</p>
<h2><strong>Key Links</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li>Main site: <a href="https://fantasyfootball.skysports.com/">https://fantasyfootball.skysports.com/</a></li>
<li>Rules at <a href="https://fantasyfootball.skysports.com/help">https://fantasyfootball.skysports.com/help</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/sky-fantasy-football-tips">Our Sky Tips page</a></li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>How is Sky Sports Fantasy Football different from FPL?</strong></h2>
<p>Sky Sports Fantasy Football is fundamentally different in three ways to most other formats.</p>
<p>These are the multiple captains, the bonus system and the 50 transfer limit.</p>
<p>Exploiting these three differences is key to winning.</p>
<h2><strong>How do I score points in Sky Fantasy Football?</strong></h2>
<p>Points can be seen below. It&#8217;s similar scoring system to most other fantasy football games.</p>
<p>Note that last season, players who were named man of the match received an extra three points. This has been scrapped this year alongside a number of changes.</p>
<p><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-46976" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Sky-22-23-scoring.jpg" alt="" width="719" height="775" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Sky-22-23-scoring.jpg 719w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Sky-22-23-scoring-278x300.jpg 278w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Sky-22-23-scoring-610x658.jpg 610w" sizes="(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px" /></p>
<h2><strong>Sky Fantasy Football bonus points</strong></h2>
<p>Bonus points in Sky differ from other games and are awarded for saves, tackles, passes and shots on target. There are two tiers for each category.</p>
<p>Getting your head around the bonus system and how to exploit it is key to becoming good at the game and winning.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">One of the main differences of the Sky game is the way bonus points are awarded. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">We find it gives added credence to the less glamorous options and can be a good deciding factor between players.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">If you can manage to get a player that can grab two or more of these bonuses on a regular basis, it’s the equivalent of an assist or goal, so it’s a lovely addition. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">It also can make some cheaper players &#8211; especially defensive midfielders for less desirable teams &#8211; actually great budget enablers.</span></p>
<h4>Passing and tackle bonus</h4>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">It is worth considering defensive midfielders. Many pick up tackle bonus and some of the best, such as <strong>Rodri</strong>, regularly pick up passing bonus too. </span></p>
<p>Central defenders from heavy possession-based teams &#8211; traditionally including the likes of <strong>Manchester City, Liverpool </strong>and <strong>Chelsea</strong> &#8211; have often returned lots of passing points.</p>
<p>Full-backs from these teams have also been known to pick up passing bonus on occasion, albeit not as reliably as centre-backs.</p>
<h4>Shots bonus</h4>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Shots on target are also a nice little bonus, however we generally find that the players who grab the big hauls get this in addition. But shot-hungry midfielders or even defenders are also worth looking out for.</span></p>
<h4>Saves bonus</h4>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Instead of points per save, Sky has a bonus for three or fives saves. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This is sometimes tricky to achieve for the bigger teams&#8217; keepers, as they often don’t face that many shots. In contrast, the mid-range and lesser teams can benefit. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">If you can find a cheap goalkeeper who adds a few clean sheets, supplemented by regular bonus for making three or five saves, they can be more than worth it.</span></p>
<p><strong>Dean Henderson </strong>for Sheffield United, <strong>Nick Pope </strong>for Burnley and <strong>Emiliano Martinez </strong>for Aston Villa are just three examples of keepers who have been superb budget picks in this position over the years.</p>
<div id="attachment_24184" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24184" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-24184 size-large" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screenshot-2020-08-28-at-09.09.39-1024x276.png" alt="" width="1024" height="276" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screenshot-2020-08-28-at-09.09.39-1024x276.png 1024w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screenshot-2020-08-28-at-09.09.39-300x81.png 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screenshot-2020-08-28-at-09.09.39-768x207.png 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screenshot-2020-08-28-at-09.09.39-1536x414.png 1536w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screenshot-2020-08-28-at-09.09.39-610x164.png 610w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screenshot-2020-08-28-at-09.09.39-1080x291.png 1080w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screenshot-2020-08-28-at-09.09.39.png 1634w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p id="caption-attachment-24184" class="wp-caption-text">Sky Tier 1 Bonus</p></div>
<div id="attachment_24183" style="width: 1034px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-24183" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-24183 size-large" src="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screenshot-2020-08-28-at-09.09.51-1024x276.png" alt="" width="1024" height="276" srcset="https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screenshot-2020-08-28-at-09.09.51-1024x276.png 1024w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screenshot-2020-08-28-at-09.09.51-300x81.png 300w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screenshot-2020-08-28-at-09.09.51-768x207.png 768w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screenshot-2020-08-28-at-09.09.51-1536x414.png 1536w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screenshot-2020-08-28-at-09.09.51-610x164.png 610w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screenshot-2020-08-28-at-09.09.51-1080x291.png 1080w, https://cms.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screenshot-2020-08-28-at-09.09.51.png 1634w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p id="caption-attachment-24183" class="wp-caption-text">Sky Tier 2 Bonus</p></div>
<h2><strong>What formation can I use in Sky Fantasy Football?</strong></h2>
<p>Sky gives you £100m to spend on 11 players (unlike FPL, there is no bench).</p>
<p>There’s a number of formation options but you only pick 11 players &#8211; no subs.</p>
<p>There are no restrictions on the number of Premier League players you can select from one team.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The format of the game in general allows the same formations as most other fantasy games. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The 5-4-1 formation is not available though, which is always worth remembering when planning your moves.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Thanks to the bonus system, any formation can be viable.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">You can switch between formation with a transfer. And having enough to get in those big hitters when needed is always a good plan.</span></p>
<h2><strong>How do captains work in Sky Fantasy Football?</strong></h2>
<p>As with FPL, captains earn double points; positive and negative.</p>
<p>A unique feature of the Sky Fantasy game, however, is the ability to pick a captain for each day of the gameweek.</p>
<p>If there are games on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday then you can pick four captains over that period.</p>
<p>Captains will keep their points for each gameday (it&#8217;s not a case of &#8216;stick or twist&#8217;), so you should generally aim to have a captain playing every day.</p>
<p><span class="s1">One benefit of this is that it allows you to quickly get over an early captaincy disappointment.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This does mean that more planning around fixtures is required in the Sky game and the televised fixture announcements are key dates for Sky players who are dreaming of the top prize of £50,000. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Under normal circumstances, each televised fixtures announcement gives you two months&#8217; worth of games to plan for. This is great to ensure you have strong captains for each match day.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Don’t worry too much about missing the odd captaincy day, but don’t make a habit of it, especially if it’s a popular player as a big score by rivals can really dent any title challenge. </span></p>
<h2><strong>How do transfers work in Sky Fantasy Football?</strong></h2>
<p>Sky managers have previously had 40 transfers for the season but in 2022/23, a total of 50 transfers have been allocated.</p>
<p>You can only use five in a gameweek, which runs Friday to Thursday. You can make them at any time before kick-off for the first match of a match day.</p>
<p>Unlike FPL, you are able to see line-ups for the first match of that day before making a transfer or selecting a captain. Transfers can also be made during the weekend<strong>. </strong></p>
<p>If you transfer a player out on Saturday for a player on Sunday, you will get both of their points.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Once your transfers are gone, that&#8217;s it. You can&#8217;t make more for a points hit. </span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">This means you have to be patient with players and avoid those with a poor history of injuries. </span></p>
<h2>What is the Overhaul in Sky Fantasy Football?</h2>
<p>As well as your transfers, Sky managers are given something called an Overhaul.</p>
<p>This is similar to an FPL Wildcard but has to be used in a fixed period. During the overhaul period, managers are allowed to make unlimited transfers, without eating into their 50 transfers for the season.</p>
<p>In previous years, Sky managers have been given two Overhauls but in 2022/23, there will be just one during the World Cup.</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The overhaul is a case of &#8216;use it or lose it&#8217;. </span></p>
<h2><strong>Are there price changes in Sky Fantasy Football?</strong></h2>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">There are no price changes in Sky. This can be liberating for those used to other fantasy games&#8217; active and sometimes frustrating transfer market but is also helpful due to the planning that is sometimes required around the captaincies. </span></p>
<h2>What tools can I use to do well?</h2>
<p>Every fantasy manager needs a good <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/fixture-ticker">fixture ticker</a> and a basic understanding of the key OPTA <a href="https://www.fantasyfootballhub.co.uk/opta">stats</a>.</p>
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