How do substitutes work in Fantasy Premier League?

Fantasy Premier League is back and ready for a new campaign, with many a manager ready to deploy his side for the opening day this evening.

A whopping 76.5% of managers have selected new forward Gabriel Jesus in their sides, so will be keeping a close on the Brazilian for any contribution in this gameweek.

How do substitutes work in Fantasy Premier League?

“Managers in Fantasy Premier League must choose a starting XI from their 15-man squad before each Gameweek deadline, which is 90 minutes before the opening match of the Gameweek.

“Any formation can be chosen as long as the line-up includes one goalkeeper, at least three defenders, at least two midfielders and at least one forward.

“Based on the priorities you assign, automatic substitutions are processed at the end of the Gameweek as follows:

“If your 'keeper doesn't play in the Gameweek, he will be substituted by your replacement goalkeeper if he played in the Gameweek.

“If any outfield player doesn't play, he will be substituted by the highest-priority outfield substitute who played in the Gameweek and doesn't break the formation rules. (For example, if your starting XI has three defenders, a defender can only be replaced by another defender.)”

So even if you forget to take a player out, you may be helped out by the system if you have a strong enough substitutes bench. It may help those more casual in the FPL community.