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FPL Pack: Fantasy Premier League Overlay Templates and Match-Day Backgrounds

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2026-02-16

9 min read

Design a themed FPL Pack of lower-thirds, stat overlays, and device-ready backgrounds — optimized for TikTok, YouTube, and match-day gameweek rundowns in 2026.

Stop hunting for match-day assets — ship professional FPL visuals in minutes

If you create Fantasy Premier League (FPL) content, you know the pain: scrambling to resize the same stat graphic for TikTok, YouTube and Instagram while trying to hit match-day timing. You need device-ready backgrounds, crisp lower-thirds, and stat overlays that look like you hire a designer each week — without the cost or hassle. This guide shows how to design a themed FPL Pack of lower-thirds, stat overlays, and match backgrounds — optimized for social clips, TikTok, and YouTube rundowns — so you can publish faster, stay on-brand, and keep your audience hooked during every gameweek in 2026.

The 2026 reality: why themed packs matter now

Short-form video and live reaction content dominate FPL engagement. Platforms changed in 2024–25 and by 2026 creators must deliver vertical-first, motion-rich assets with instant readability. Two trends make a themed FPL Pack essential:

Platform variance: TikTok/Reels (9:16), YouTube Shorts (9:16) and YouTube long-form (16:9) all need different compositions.
Data-driven storytelling: Live APIs from Stats Perform/StatsBomb and match-day news (see major outlets updating rosters before kickoff) mean overlays must be modular and updateable.

What an FPL Pack includes (practical checklist)

A functional FPL Pack bundles ready-to-use art and editable templates. At minimum, include:

Device-optimized backgrounds — vertical (1080×1920), landscape (1920×1080), tablet (2048×2732), desktop (2560×1440), and smart TV (3840×2160).
Lower-thirds — 3 weights: compact (for phone), standard (for desktop), extended (for live streams).
Stat overlays — single-player cards, head-to-head cards, captaincy badges, points ticker, fixture tiles.
Animated overlays — looping WebM/APNG for motion; Lottie JSON for vector animations.
Source files — Figma, PSD, AE, and exported PNG/WebM/SVG for immediate use.
Installation guide — OBS/Streamlabs browser source setup, After Effects comp names, Figma component usage.
Licensing file — commercial-friendly terms so buyers know allowed uses.

Design principles for FPL creators (fast, readable, reusable)

Mind the safe area: Keep critical text 120 px inside the frame for 1080×1920 and 160 px for 1920×1080. For shorts, place player images centrally with overlays outside the central focal zone.
High DPI exports: Export at 2x (or provide scalable SVG/Lottie) for crispness on Retina and P3 displays.
Contrast & accessibility: Use WCAG AA contrast for text over images. Add subtle blur or a 40–60% gradient scrim behind text for legibility on busy match photos.
Modular layers: Build overlays as independent assets (name them with prefixes like OVR_lower_01.png). That makes A/Bing or live data swaps trivial.
Motion micro-interactions: Use 300–500ms entrance and exit animations for lower-thirds to feel modern without distracting attention from commentary.

Themed collection ideas — curated for FPL seasons and gameweeks

Structure your FPL Pack by theme and by season to increase discoverability and repeat purchases.

1. Club Colors Classic

Pack includes 20 club color presets, automatic club badge slot, and player-card background templates.
Use this for match previews where club identity matters — swap badges and color tokens quickly in Figma.

2. Neon Matchday (motion-forward)

High-contrast neon strokes, glassmorphism panels, looping particle WebM for backgrounds.
Perfect for short-form clips and TikTok reaction reels in 2026 trend cycles.

3. Minimal Statboard

Muted palette, large numeric typography, and easy-to-read captaincy badges — ideal for analytical rundowns.
Include CSV-to-playable automations so creators can drop weekly stats into templates.

4. Seasonal sets

Double Gameweek, Blank Gameweek, Xmas fixture pack — each with unique hero backgrounds and animated transitions.

Technical spec cheat sheet (export settings & file types)

Vertical video (TikTok/Reels/Shorts) — 1080×1920, H.264 or H.265, 25–60 fps, loopable WebM for overlays (alpha) at 30 fps.
Landscape video (YouTube) — 1920×1080 (4K available 3840×2160), PNG-24 with alpha for static overlays, WebM for animated overlays.
Lower-thirds — export PNG with alpha at 2x (e.g., 3840×400) for crispness; provide vector SVG and AE comps.
Fonts — include Google Fonts or licensed fonts with commercial use. Provide fallback stack and mention licensing in a README.
Naming convention — use human-readable prefixes: BG_vertical_neon_v1.webm, OVR_lower_compact_v2.png, STAT_card_player_01.svg.

Live integration: connect overlays to match-day data

You don’t need to be a dev to make overlays update with live FPL stats. In 2026 several low-code tools and APIs make this simple:

Use Stat APIs (Stats Perform, StatsBomb) or official FPL endpoints to fetch player points and fixtures.
Use OBS Browser Source + a lightweight frontend (HTML/CSS/JS) to render Lottie animations and update text via JSON.
For non-technical creators, NodeCG templates or StreamElements overlays accept CSV/JSON and can auto-populate templates.

Example workflow:

Export a Lottie lower-third that reads text from a JSON key (name: captain, points).
Push a JSON payload from Google Sheets (via Make.com) when you paste your weekly lineup.
OBS browser source pulls JSON every 5 seconds and updates the overlay live during recording.

How to structure a match-day overlaid clip (step-by-step)

Here’s a replicable flow to produce a 60–90 second match rundown you can reuse each gameweek.

Prep (15–30 min): Open your FPL Pack, pick the theme, set club colors, and update the CSV with the week's captain and top transfers.
Record (10–20 min): Film your commentary on phone or camera. For vertical, frame yourself in the safe area. Keep sentences punchy — hooks in the first 5–10 seconds.
Edit (15–25 min): Drop footage into Premiere/CapCut/DaVinci. Place the background layer, add animated lower-thirds, and populate stat overlays via JSON or manual text fields.
Export presets: Use platform presets: TikTok 9:16 1080×1920 or YouTube 16:9 1920×1080. Export one master file and two crops if needed.
Publish & promote: Post on the platform with a consistent caption template and CTA to your roster tips or live Q&A.

Case study: Sam — 2026 FPL pundit who scaled to 50K followers

Sam, a semi-pro FPL content creator, released a seasonal pack in late 2025 focusing on the Double Gameweek theme. She followed this formula:

Bundled vertical match backgrounds, animated captain badges, and an editable CSV for weekly stats.
Integrated Google Sheets -> Make.com -> OBS browser source to show live captain votes during streams.
Sold the pack on Gumroad and offered a Patreon-only variant with weekly CSV updates.

Result: Sam cut creation time from 6 hours to 90 minutes per gameweek and increased paid pack revenue by 40% in four months while growing her community with predictable branding across platforms.

Licensing and safe commercial use (clear, short guidance)

Creators need simple terms. Include a single-page license with each pack that covers:

Commercial use allowed — creators can use assets in monetized videos and sell edited derivatives.
Redistribution restrictions — buyers can’t resell raw source files unless they purchase the contributor license.
Attribution — optional for free assets, required for CC-BY style packs.

Tip: Offer two tiers — basic (personal/commercial use) and pro (extended, multi-seat, source files). That matches creator budgets and prevents license confusion.

Monetization playbook for pack creators

Free teaser kit: Two backgrounds + one animated lower-third free to build an email list.
Tiered pricing: Single-theme $9–15, seasonal bundle $29–49, pro bundle $79+ with source files.
Subscription: Offer weekly CSV updates or a club-color pack subscription for a recurring fee.
Cross-sell services: Custom color swaps, bespoke transitions, or branding kits for creators and small channels.

2026 design trends to include in your packs

Generative textures: Subtle AI-driven noise that reacts to audio peaks — adds depth without heavy file sizes.
Adaptive color grading: Tools that remap pack colors to the club kit via a single color picker.
Micro-interaction Lotties: Compact vector animations that scale cleanly across devices and reduce CPU load on live streams.
Accessibility-first templates: High-contrast theme option and dyslexia-friendly font choice.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

Too many layers — leads to slow exports. Keep animated overlays lightweight and loopable.
Ignoring aspect ratios — test every template on real devices before launch.
Unclear licensing — include a plain-English license in each pack to prevent disputes.
Not planning for live data — make JSON keys consistent so integrations are plug-and-play.

Quick-start template: Build a 3-piece FPL Pack in a weekend

Follow this mini-sprint to ship a usable pack in 48–72 hours:

Day 1 AM: Create 3 background hero images (vertical, landscape, desktop). Use high-res 4K images and apply a consistent gradient scrim.
Day 1 PM: Design two lower-thirds (compact and standard) in Figma. Export PNGs and Lottie JSONs.
Day 2 AM: Build two stat cards (single-player and fixture tile). Wire up JSON keys for name, points, and fixture.
Day 2 PM: Assemble a README, license, and a demo video showcasing templates in use. Package and upload to marketplace or Gumroad.

“Ship fast, iterate weekly.” — a practical mantra for FPL creators in 2026.

Final actionable checklist before you publish

Test on iPhone 14/15, Android flagship, desktop 4K, and a 55" smart TV.
Verify fonts are embeddable and document fallbacks.
Include sample JSON and a simple Make.com/IFTTT script for auto-updates.
Create a short demo video (30–60s) showing templates in vertical and landscape contexts.
Set up a one-page license and FAQs addressing commercial use and refunds.

Where to go next

If you want to skip building from scratch, pick a theme and start customizing: replace the badge slot, update the color tokens, and test with a live data feed this coming gameweek. Small, consistent improvements compound — and a polished pack will save hours each match-day while looking like a pro production every time.

Call to action

Ready to prototype your first FPL Pack? Download our free starter kit — includes vertical and landscape backgrounds, two lower-thirds, and a demo JSON — and publish your first match rundown this gameweek. Get the pack, test the live data guide, and tag us with your clips so we can feature the best creators in our community.

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