Frequently asked Questions

We try to make our games as simple to play and our websites as easy to navigate as possible, but if you have a query that you can't find an answer to on the How to Play pages, hopefully this list of Frequently Asked Questions will help you out.

Login FAQs

How do I log in?

To log in you need to use your User ID and PIN. This is the same as last season’s User ID and PIN and if you have a Super 6, Sky Bet, Sky Poker, Sky Vegas or Sky Bingo account you can use the User ID and PIN for that to log in.

If you don’t have an account you can register for free. If you already have an account, please click the ‘Login’ link above and enter your User ID and PIN.

How do I retrieve my User ID and PIN?

If you have forgotten your User ID or Sky Bet PIN the please click here.

Can I log in if my account is closed or suspended?

If your account is closed or suspended for any reason you will not be able to play Fantasy Football.

Can I log in if my account is self-excluded?

If you have self-excluded your Sky Bet, Sky Poker, Sky Bingo or Sky Vegas account then you will still be able to play Fantasy Football.

Registration FAQs

How do I register?

If you don’t have an account you can register for free. Once you’ve registered you will be able to use your account to play Fantasy Football or Super 6 and also for Sky Bet, Sky Poker, Sky Vegas and Sky Bingo.

How old do I have to be to play?

You need to be 18 years old or over to play Sky Sports Fantasy Football.

Can I have more than one account?

No, customers can only have one account with us.

It says I already have an account, what can I do?

You won’t be able to register again if you already have an account. Instead, click hereto retrieve the details of your old account and log in using the User ID and PIN.

Game Related FAQs

How do I get started?

Playing Sky Sports Fantasy Football couldn't be easier, simply head over to the Team Selection page, select your team and follow the registration process.

How old do I have to be to play?

You need to be 18 years old or over to play Sky Sports Fantasy Football.

How many teams may I enter?

You can enter two teams into the game.

When is the site updated?

This season you can view the progress of your Fantasy Football team and view live update commentary on the Game Website. Team scores will automatically update as an event occurs in real-life games.  

Who names the Man of the Match?

The Man of the Match is decided by the journalists at Sky Sports.com. This may differ to the televised Man of the Match.

Read the match reports at www.skysports.com to find out who was named Man of the Match for each game.

What are transfers?

Transfers, also referred to as 'Team Changes', are the means by which you can replace one of your chosen footballers with another. Transfer opportunities are strictly limited with a maximum of 30 available throughout the season. Refer to 'The Basics' section for further detail.

How do I know how well my team is doing?

There are plenty of ways to find out how your team is performing in the game, these include:

Leaderboard
The Leaderboard is where you can view your team's position in relation to the other managers competing in the game, as long as your team has accumulated sufficient points to feature as one of the top 200 managers.

Manager of the Month
The accolade of Manager of the Month is awarded to the manager whose team scores the most points within any given calendar month throughout the season. Refer to the Prize Page to see if there is a monthly prize awarded to the Manager of the Month.

Monthly Points
The cumulative points total of all the players in your team for any given calendar month since points scoring began/you entered your team to the game.

Monthly Position
Your Monthly Points total will be compared to that of the other managers playing the game to give you a ranking and indicate where you were placed over that month.

Overall Points
The cumulative points total of all the players in your team since the beginning of the season/since you entered your team to the game.

Overall Position
Your Overall Points total will be compared to that of the other managers playing the game to give you a ranking and tell you how many managers have scored more points than you over the course of the season... if any!

What are the player positions?

The players are categorised into the following positions:

Goalkeeper (GK)

The custodian of the net gains points for appearances and clean sheets, but points are deducted for each goal conceded.

Defender (DF)

Defenders gain points for appearances, clean sheets and goals but points are deducted for each goal conceded.

Midfielder (MF)

Midfielders gain points for appearances, assists and goals scored.

Striker (ST)

Strikers gain points for appearances, assists and goals scored.

What is a Private League+?

A Private League+ is a Private League where you can bet against the other managers in your league. Having created a Private League, Chairmen will be given the option to create a Private League + and play for cash.