Fantasy Premier League organizers opened public voting on May 24, 2026, for the official 2025/26 Team of the Season awards.
The voting follows structural changes to the game's scoring system.
Managers are selecting top performers across all positions on the Fantasy Football Scout website. The deadline for votes is May 26, 2026.
New Scoring System Impact
The current campaign featured the debut of defensive contribution points, known as DefCon. This rewarded players for off-the-ball work.
According to Fantasy Football Scout, the new scoring pathway significantly altered asset value. It elevated defensive midfielders and center-backs who traditionally struggled to secure high scores.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes led all midfielders with 221 points after creating 132 chances and registering 20 assists.
Arsenal's David Raya secured the Golden Glove with 19 clean sheets and 162 total points.
His teammate Gabriel Magalhaes became the only defender to surpass the 200-point mark this season.
The introduction of the new rule sparked debate among former champions regarding how structural adjustments alter player recruitment and transfer strategies.
Simon March, former Fantasy Premier League champion, said his initial skepticism proved incorrect as the mechanic shifted tactical approaches.
"Everyone loves a DefCon until Daniel Munoz smashes a 15-pointer," March said.
Statman Dave, football statistics analyst, highlighted Bournemouth, Liverpool, Spurs, and West Ham players as key targets for the final matchday.
He identified Virgil van Dijk, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Junior Kroupi as effective differentials.
"One of the most transferred in players this week is Jarrod Bowen," Statman Dave said.
Chris Sutton, football commentator, advised caution regarding points penalties. He emphasized that choosing the right captain for the final day remains the most decisive factor.
"You would think that Pep Guardiola will want to win by a big score in his last game at Manchester City," Sutton said.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery acknowledged the difficulty of maintaining full focus at the end of a grueling domestic campaign.
Villa faces a Manchester City side expected to push for a high-scoring victory under Guardiola on the final day.
"Sorry, but it's not easy!" Emery said.
The public voting polls for goalkeepers, defenders, and midfielders will officially close on Tuesday at 23:59 BST.
