Do you keep two free transfers after a Free Hit?

The Free Hit Hangover: No Double Transfers After the Wildcard

The Free Hit chip in Fantasy Premier League is a fantastic tool for navigating tricky Gameweeks. It allows managers to field a completely different 15-man squad for a single Gameweek without impacting their main team. However, there’s a common misconception about how it interacts with free transfers – and it could cost you valuable points.

The Myth: Some managers believe that saving a free transfer before playing the Free Hit chip allows them to carry over two free transfers to the following Gameweek.

The Reality: This is not the case. Using your Free Hit chip effectively resets your free transfer allowance. While your saved free transfer isn’t “lost”, it’s essentially overwritten by the Free Hit. This means you’ll return to having just one free transfer for the next Gameweek.

Why This Matters: Planning your transfers strategically is crucial in FPL. If you’re banking on having two free transfers after a Free Hit, you could be left scrambling to address multiple issues in your squad with only one move.

The Takeaway:

• Free Hit trumps saved transfers: Your free transfer allowance resets after using the Free Hit chip.
• Plan for one, not two: Don’t assume you’ll have two free transfers after playing your Free Hit.
• Factor this into your strategy: When deploying your Free Hit, consider how it impacts your transfer plans for the following Gameweek.

Remember, understanding the rules and mechanics of FPL is as important as picking the right players. So, play smart, plan ahead, and don’t get caught out by the Free Hit hangover!