Question 1

How does Starting 11 predict football matchday lineups?

Accepted Answer

Starting 11 lets tactical fans and FPL managers predict the starting 11 players and formation (4-3-3, 4-2-3-1, 3-5-2) for Premier League and European football clubs. Predictions are evaluated in real time against verified official team sheets dropped 60 to 75 minutes prior to kickoff.

Question 2

How are Starting 11 predictions scored?

Accepted Answer

Scoring awards +10 points for each correct starting player selected, +5 bonus points for correctly predicting their exact pitch position, and a +50 point bonus for achieving a Flawless 11/11 tactical prediction.

Question 3

What is the Early Bird tactical bonus?

Accepted Answer

Submitting and locking your lineup 24+ hours ahead of kickoff earns an Early Bird multiplier, rewarding tacticians who predict starters ahead of late press conference news and team leaks.

Question 4

Can I challenge friends or create private mini-leagues?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can launch 1v1 tactical head-to-head duels against friends with a single shareable link or create custom private mini-leagues with 6-digit PIN codes for WhatsApp group chats and office rivals.

Question 5

When are Premier League confirmed starting lineups announced?

Accepted Answer

Official Premier League team sheets are published 60 to 75 minutes prior to match kickoff. Starting 11 evaluates all locked predictions in real time the moment official team sheets are confirmed.

Question 6

Is Starting 11 completely free to play?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Starting 11 is 100% free to play, ad-free, and requires no subscription. You can build lineups, compete in global and club leaderboards, and join private leagues with friends.

Question 7

Does Starting 11 involve gambling or real-money wagering?

Accepted Answer

No. Starting 11 strictly operates zero gambling, betting, or real-money gaming. It is an independent game of cognitive sports skill and tactical strategy. No wagers or stakes are accepted, and virtual trophies or points carry zero cash value. Starting 11 is not affiliated with the Premier League, UEFA, FIFA, FPL, or any football club, operating strictly under nominative fair use.

Man Utd vs Chelsea

Man Utd (Home)

Expected Starting 11

Chelsea (Away)

Expected Starting 11

Frequently Asked Questions (Man Utd vs Chelsea)

When will official Man Utd vs Chelsea lineups be confirmed?

How are predicted starting 11s calculated?