FPL deadline this gameweek — time & checklist
The FPL deadline is 90 minutes before the first kick-off of the gameweek. After it, your team is locked — so the last ten minutes before the deadline are where gameweeks are won and lost. OneFPL shows your live deadline countdown and a checklist so captain, transfers and team news are all handled before the whistle.
Your pre-deadline checklist
- Captain & vice — set the armband; the vice covers you if the captain doesn't play.
- Team news — check late injuries and predicted lineups.
- Transfers — use or bank your free transfer; avoid a needless −4.
- Bench order — line up auto-subs in the order you want them.
- Prices — watch price change predictions so you move before a rise or fall.
Do a final pass on the captain picks, then confirm your team. Once the deadline passes, follow it all in the live table.
FAQ
When is the FPL deadline this gameweek?
The Fantasy Premier League deadline is 90 minutes before the first kick-off of the gameweek. It moves each week with the schedule — often Saturday 11:00 or 11:30 (UK), but earlier for Friday-night openers and midweek rounds. Always confirm the exact time in the FPL app before you finalise your team.
What happens if I miss the FPL deadline?
Any changes you hadn't confirmed — transfers, captain, bench order, chips — don't apply for that gameweek. Your team from the previous deadline plays instead. Missing the deadline is one of the most costly avoidable mistakes in FPL, so set a reminder and confirm early.
What should I check before the FPL deadline?
Confirm your captain and vice-captain, check late team news and predicted lineups for injuries or rotation, use or bank your free transfer, order your bench for auto-subs, and decide on any chip. OneFPL's pre-deadline checklist walks through each of these so nothing gets missed.
Can I change my team after the deadline?
No — once the deadline passes your team is locked for that gameweek. You can start making changes again for the next gameweek as soon as it opens. Vice-captains and bench auto-subs are the only automatic changes that happen after the deadline, based on who plays.