What is a free hit chip in Fantasy Football?

A free hit is a Fantasy Football chip which gives the manager unlimited transfers for an individual gameweek.

How do I play a free hit in FPL?

  1. Log into the FPL app/website.
  2. Go to the ‘Transfers’ section.
  3. Transfer players and create the squad for that gameweek.
  4. Select ‘Make Transfers’
  5. Choose the ‘Play Free Hit’ option.

Free hit button in the transfer screen.

Using a free hit on a double gameweek.

It’s popular for managers to use their free hit chip ahead of a double gameweek to target players who are playing twice, this usually results in a higher point return.

Using free hits for differential players.

With a free hit FPL managers can target differential players for 1 gameweek for short term points. Throughout the season, managers are limited to 1 free transfer per gameweek which naturally means they have to plan their squad for the long term, but a free hit allows managers to target players they think will score high points during 1 gameweek.

Price changes from free hit chip.

Any of the players in your free hit squad won’t be affected by price increases or decreases. The regular players in your squad will be continue to be affected by changes in price as they usually would.

When should I play my free hit in FPL?

Free hits are commonly used by managers to counteract blank gameweeks, and eliminate impact of points lost. Blank gameweeks happen for certain teams who don’t have a fixture due to postponements and cancellations.

What’s the difference between a Wildcard and a Free Hit?

A free hit is a chip which allows you to make unlimited transfers which will only apply for the duration of 1 gameweek, this can only be done once a season. Whereas, the Wildcard chip transfers made will permanently apply and replace your existing squad, and can used twice a season.

Is a free hit permanent?

No, a free hit only applies for one gameweek.

Can I make a transfer before Free Hit?

All the transfers made during the gameweek you activate your free hit will be reversed the following gameweek. This includes transfers you make before activating the free hit chip.

Can you cancel Free Hit FPL?

Once activated, the free hit chip cannot be cancelled.

How often can you play your free hit chip?

Unlike the wildcard, you can only use the free hit chip once a season.