This week, the final stage of qualifiers were played for the UEFA Women's Champions League group stages, with Chelsea, Manchester City, and Arsenal all qualifying. As a result, UWCL fixtures have been scheduled during an already packed gameweek, and the WSL have agreed to move Chelsea's upcoming fixture this against Man United this weekend.
Official statement regarding the Chelsea v Manchester United fixture.
With the news that neither team will play in Gameweek 3, how will this impact your fantasy squad going forward?
Mind the blank in GW3
This week, Chelsea and United players won’t earn you any points since they don't have a match. It's a great time to look at other players in your squad who can boost your score — and maybe even consider some Visionary picks.
This is when your bench becomes useful, and if you need to make more than two transfers, you can always take a -4 point hit to make it happen.
Remember, Chelsea and United players are among the most popular choices in the game, so you're not the only manager in this boat. It’s a good idea to keep an eye on other leagues as the season progresses. This can help you make better choices for your team, especially when considering schedules and how rested players might be. With the FA Cup kicking off in the New Year and WSL teams aiming for a Champions League title, this likely won't be the last time you face these challenges.
Get ready for a Double Gameweek with the rescheduled fixture
When the WSL announce the rescheduled fixture date, this will become a double gameweek for both teams. That means that the points they get in the rescheduled match will be added to their normal fixture that week, and these will all be counted as part of the same gameweek in Fantasy WSL. So, while it sucks that you'll need to do some strategic manoeuvring of your squad this week, there will be a chance for you to pick up a haul in near future.
For more tips on how to make the most of double gameweeks — more on that here.
The "Wildcard" feature arrives in GW11 to transform your squad strategy
Did someone say Wildcard? Yes, you heard it right.
The Wildcard is coming to Fantasy WSL in gameweek 11, giving you a little bit more flexibility when picking your line-up. The Wildcard is a new power-up which allows you to make unlimited transfers for one gameweek, allowing you to refresh your entire squad. But, as every good fantasy manager knows, you can't rely on power-ups to get you to the top.
Having a mix of players from different teams is a great way to protect yourself against fixture changes, injuries, and WSL coaches who just can't seem to get enough of the word 'rotation'.
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