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The BIG Fiddle
2026 Winner is James Nichols
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8 Jun 2026
F.A. Trophy Dates added
F.A. Cup Dates added
League Cup Points added
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Thanks to those that attended the Fiddle Drink and Awards
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World Cup forms are on the download page.
This is a 4 page entry in a Pdf format which you
can type your scores etc, into. Also an Excel format
is available, if you need a different version, let me
know and i will try to sort something out.
Fiddle 2026-7 forms are on the download page.
World Cup pages coming Soon
![Here is an overview of The Big Fiddle; it is a football prediction game. You use your skill, luck, or a pin to predict the promotion and relegation positions of The Premier League, the EFL Football League’s three divisions, and the National League [Confere nce]. Just to pique your interest we also include the winners, runners - up, and semi - finalists of the three major domestic cup competitions. These are the League Cup, FA Cup, and the FA Trophy, (non league FA Cup) played for by the teams outside the top 4 divisio ns. Click link below for more information. http://www.thefa.com/TheFACup/FACompetitions/TheFATrophy We have a scoring system, which encourages accurate predictions. This is a score of 3 points for each correct prediction, a score of 1 point for each prediction that is in the correct zone, and a minus point for each prediction in the wrong zone. In the cups a correct prediction scores 3 points, others reaching the last four score 1 point each. In the event of a tied score then a tiebreak is used, this comprises of the number of correct 3 - point scores. In the event of a further tied score then a 2nd tiebreak is used, this comprises of the highest of the 5 divisional scores. Example Wolves are predicted to win the Premier League and the FA Cup but to finish as semi - finalists in the League Cup. If Wolves are top of the League you will score 3 points If Wolves are Top 6 in League you will score 1 point If Wolves are in relegation section of the League you will score – 1 point If Wolves win FA Cup you will score 3 points If Wolves reach the semis or final, you will score 1 point If Wolves win the League Cup or reach the Final, you will score 1 point However, if Wolves lose in semi final you will score 3 points So, there it is. The only time that scores matter is on Cup Final Day. Although for many players the fun is watching to see how all your teams are doing. The tables on the Website are Updated weekly and more often if I get the chance. Will your selections do what you want, when you want them to? Never. Who will you want to win when they play each other? Please note: If a team fails to fulfill the season or has its record expunged, then no points will be scored. In the unlikely event that an error occurs in your selections. We reserve the right to substitute an incorrect selection with a team in the same league position on deadline day or similar for cup selections.](index_html_files/279.webp)
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Cup Competitions
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Right click on the competition name to see the latest results and Draws.
Preliminary round – week commencing August 2026
Round one – week commencing 7 August 2026
Round two – week commencing 25 August 2025
Round three – weeks commencing 15 September and 22 September 2025
Round four – week commencing 27 October 2025
Round five – week commencing 15 December 2025
Semi-final first leg – week commencing 12 January 2026
Semi-final second leg – week commencing 2 February 2026
Final: Sunday – 22 March 2026
First Round Qualifying Saturday 5 September 26
Second Round Qualifying Saturday 19 September 26
Third Round Qualifying Saturday 3 October 26
Fourth Round Qualifying Saturday 17 October 26
First Round Saturday 7 November 26
Second Round Saturday 5 December 26
Third Round Saturday 9 January 27
Fourth Round Saturday 13 February 27
Fifth Round Saturday 6 March 27
Quarter Final Saturday 5 April 27
Semi-Final Saturday 24 April 27
The Final Saturday 22 May 27
First Round Qualifying Saturday 29 August 26
Second Round Qualifying Saturday 12 September 26
Third Round Qualifying Saturday 26 September 26
First Round Saturday 24 October 26
Second Round Saturday 14 November 26
Third Round Saturday 12 December 26
Fourth Round Saturday 16 January 27
Fifth Round Saturday 6 February 27
Sixth Round Saturday 6 March 27
Semi-Final Saturday 3 April 27
The Final Sunday 16 May 27
